ALOHA! ***Currently accepting volunteers.***
We are a 3-acre family run aquaculture/aquaponics farm set below the beautiful mountain range in Waimanalo. Our climate is warm and relatively dry with periodic downpours which keep the landscape green year-round.
These are some of the most beautiful lands in all of Hawaii, with dramatic cliffs behind and miles of white sand beach with gentle surf nearby. Waimanalo beach is within walking distance, with Waikiki and Kailuha a local bus journey away.
The property contains across our aquaponics tanks which raise catfish, alongside our enclosures for pigs, sheep, chickens and ducks which we raise for food. Our soil gardens across the property grow everything from bananas and papayas to local herbs, chillies and root vegetables.
Bounty from our farm together with the food supplied by regular shops and additional foraging allows for 3 nutritious meals a day. We love to cook and make the most of our communal kitchen equipped with professional equipment. WWOOFers and our family share meals most days, with Thursdays reserved for our community dinners where friends join for a meal cooked by our farm owner, Elko. We accommodate all dietary restrictions.
Our working hours are straightforward: 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Work starts promptly at 8AM. This allows for hiking and beach trips in the afternoon, with trips around Oahu within reach on weekends. A bike on the farm and rides into town, together with a reliable bus network helps WWOOFers get around. It’s straightforward to rent a car for longer trips to North Shore and beyond on days off.
Accommodation is rustic (tents), with a shared WWOOFer indoor area with shelves and couches. We have both indoor and outdoor toilets and hot water showers. Cloth washing facilities available on-site.
We're looking for passionate, honest, fit, hard-working, sociable & adventurous types who are willing to stay 1 month and longer with a 1 week trial period. We keep the day to day work diverse, and in turn we expect a desire to learn with an honorable work ethic, completing tasks efficiently and with quality. Specific skilsl such as cooking, carpentry, bookkeeping, tech support, or an agriculture/science background are very welcome. Couples are welcome but we cannot accommodate children or pets. 21 and over. Most of all, we welcome those who are committed to taking part and learning about organic farming methods.
We also love to have fun, sharing food and free time as a Farmily! However, when we work, we work hard. If you've never farmed before you may be surprised at just how much hard labor is involved. We expect WWOOFers to work as they would at any job: an honest day's work for an honest day's pay.
It is very IMPORTANT to know that this is not a farm for those seeking a cheap way to vacation or move to Hawaii. We love having fun and island adventuring is a big part of our lifestyle but it is all predicated on the willingness and ability to get the work done well and efficiently! Positive attitudes, enthusiasm, and curiosity go a long way. Please feel free to contact us through the WWOOF website with any additional questions not covered in our description above.
Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions not covered in our description above. Preferably through "WWOOF Visits"**
Organic methods: We have multiple aquaponics systems used on the farm. Our mulching regime is backed by wood chip drops from local arborists that we use to subdue weeds that would otherwise choke out our crops. We compost all food that that farm cannot handle and let the wild chickens have their way with it.
Certifications: Organic methods. Market does not demand we do so. Customers trust us.
Current projects: Building fish tanks
Building a tiny greenhouse
Constructing pen for ducks
Constructing new tent spaces
Harvesting banana racks, cassava, and taro
Moving pigs
Moving sheep to a new area
Moving fish to different tanks
Planting taro, cassava, and bamboo
Plumbing new fish tanks
Wiring electrical lines for water pumping
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Poultry farming
Pig farming
Cattle farming
Sheep or goat farming
Aquaculture
Seed saving or production
Meat processing
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
Aquaponics
Biodynamic agriculture
Permaculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
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