Founder: | Dean and Michele Wilhelm |
Type: | Nonprofit organization |
Location City2: | Maunawili, Hawaii |
Coordinates: | 21.3731°N -157.7649°W |
Hoʻokuaʻāina is a nonprofit organization that maintains approximately 3 acres of loʻi kalo in Maunawili, Hawaii. Founded by Dean and Michele Wilhelm, who purchased the nonprofit's 7.6-acre site in 2007 for the purpose of growing kalo.[1] Hoʻokuaʻāina cultivates several varieties, selling them raw, cooked, and as poi.[2] The nonprofit steams and cleans more than 400 pounds of kalo per month.
Hoʻokuaʻāina runs programs focused on mentorship for at-risk youth and hosts community workdays at the loʻi, offering internships.[3]