FARMING AT KĀPAKA
Families are entrusted with land to cultivate, care for, and use in ways that strengthen self-reliance, health, and their ability to share with others.
OLA KA ʻĀINA • OLA KE KĀNAKA
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BECOME A FARMER
Interested In Farming At Kāpaka?
Interested In Farming At Kāpaka?
At Kāpaka, participating families may be entrusted with a plot of ʻāina to grow food, strengthen self-reliance, and share the harvest with others.
There is no rental fee. A Kāpaka plot is an annual stewardship: farmers agree to keep their plot actively cultivated, follow farm standards, and help care for the water, roads, and shared areas that serve the whole farm.
It is meaningful work, but it is also an opportunity for families to grow familiar foods, learn alongside one another, and care for the land that helps sustain our community.
Paper agreements are also available at the farm in English, Samoan, and Tongan.
HOW IT WORKS
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Complete the Farm Use Agreement
Complete the Farm Use Agreement
Review and accept the farm terms and conditions, then make an appointment to speak with your bishop for approval.
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Bishop Approval Is Confirmed
Bishop Approval Is Confirmed
Farm management will contact your bishop to confirm approval.
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Meet with the Farm Manager
Meet with the Farm Manager
Arrange a visit to discuss your family's circumstances and current plot availability.
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Find the Right Place to Grow
Find the Right Place to Grow
If an appropriate plot is not currently available, you may be placed on a waiting list. Partnering with an existing farmer may also be an option.
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Begin Farming
Begin Farming
Once a plot is assigned, you will receive farm access and can begin cultivating your plot.
WATER AND IRRIGATION
Watering the ʻAina
Watering the ʻAina
Kāpaka's plots are supplied by fresh-water wells using diesel-powered pumps and a shared system of irrigation pipes. Because water is distributed by section, each area of the farm has designated watering days and times.
Farmers are encouraged to collect water in barrels or other containers while their section is running and to use drip irrigation where possible. Thoughtful water use helps everyone make the most of this shared resource.
CURRENT WATER SCHEDULE
Makai — Chapel to Manager's House; Apelu to Wrathall
Makai — Chapel to Manager's House; Apelu to Wrathall
Monday & Thursday • 3–5 PM
Makai — Sacred Falls Corner; Vanisi to Stream
Makai — Sacred Falls Corner; Vanisi to Stream
Tuesday & Friday • 2–4 PM
Makai — Across from Farm Manager
Makai — Across from Farm Manager
Tuesday & Friday • 4–6 PM
Old Hauʻula 1st Section — Magalei to Feinga and Makai
Old Hauʻula 1st Section — Magalei to Feinga and Makai
Wednesday & Saturday • 1–3 PM
Makai — Sacred Falls Side to Kaliki
Makai — Sacred Falls Side to Kaliki
Wednesday & Saturday • 4–6 PM
Mauka — Above Mauka Pump
Mauka — Above Mauka Pump
Monday & Thursday • 3–5 PM
Remaining Mauka Plots
Remaining Mauka Plots
Tuesday & Friday • 3–5 PM
FARM STANDARDS
Caring for Kāpaka Together
Caring for Kāpaka Together
Farming at Kāpaka comes with a shared kuleana to care for the ʻāina and for one another. That kuleana extends beyond the boundaries of an individual plot. These standards help protect the land, water, shared resources, and the farm community as a whole.
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Grass and Ground Care
Grass and Ground Care
Keep grass trimmed and your plot neat so water and farm resources support productive cultivation.
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Garbage and Waste
Garbage and Waste
Remove trash, debris, and non-farm materials. Place green waste neatly where it does not obstruct farm access.
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Invasive Species
Invasive Species
Help prevent Little Fire Ants, Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles, and other invasive pests by removing breeding material and participating in farm-wide treatment efforts when needed.
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Shade Structures
Shade Structures
Keep tents, shade areas, and small structures neat, clean, and in good repair.
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Storage and Equipment
Storage and Equipment
Kāpaka is agricultural land, not long-term storage. Keep only materials and equipment actively used for farming.
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Water Shut-Offs
Water Shut-Offs
Every plot should have an accessible, functioning water shut-off valve.
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Fences
Fences
Keep plot fencing sturdy, clean, straight, and in good repair.
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Perimeter Care
Perimeter Care
Stewardship extends beyond the fence. Help maintain the area immediately surrounding your plot, including grass, fencing, and nearby road conditions. The farm has materials to help you fill potholes. Just come see the manager for to get these supplies.
EQUIPMENT AND FARM SUPPORT
Tools for the Work
Tools for the Work
Farm management oversees Kāpaka's shared infrastructure, including the water system, roads, perimeter fencing, and shop.
Farmers may also arrange assistance with farm equipment—including the tractor and mini-excavator—for work associated with preparing and planting their plots. Contact the farm manager to schedule assistance.
FARM MANAGER
Need help with equipment, irrigation, access, or your plot?
Need help with equipment, irrigation, access, or your plot?
808-476-1374
808-476-1374
Access-card questions: kapakafarmers@gmail.com
FORMS FOR FARMERS
Record Keeping and Other Paperwork
Record Keeping and Other Paperwork
The forms Kāpaka farmers use most often are kept here for easy access.
FARM USE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Begin participation or complete the current agreement for stewardship of a Kāpaka plot.
SEMI-ANNUAL PRODUCTION REPORT
Report what your plot has produced and document what families are growing and sharing.
SHARED STEWARDSHIP
Many plots.
One farm.
Many plots.
One farm.
At Kāpaka, each family tends its own piece of ʻāina, but no plot stands alone. We share the water, the roads, and the work of caring for this place. We learn from one another, passing knowledge and traditions from kūpuna to the next generation. And when the ʻāina gives abundantly, that abundance is meant to be shared.
This is our kuleana at Kāpaka: to care for the ʻāina that cares for us, to care for one another, and to leave the land stronger for those who will come after us.
Ola ka ʻāina • Ola ke kānaka
Ola ka ʻāina • Ola ke kānaka
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