Hoʻokuaʻāina is a
nonprofit organization that maintains approximately 3
acre
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Places
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s of
loʻi kalo
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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.
Hoʻokuaʻāina cultivates several varieties, selling them raw, cooked, and as
poi. The nonprofit steams and cleans more than 400 pounds of kalo per month.
Hoʻokuaʻāina runs programs focused on
mentorship for
at-risk youth
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and hosts community workdays at the loʻi, offering
internships.
References
Non-profit organizations based in the United States
Agricultural organizations based in the United States
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