Kailua, O'ahu, Hawai'i

Farm of the Fearless Monkey is a family owned 2.25 acre farm in Kailua in the shadow of Olomana. They specialize in growing native plants, fruit trees and vegetable crops utilizing organic growing practices, and host volunteer & educational workdays to build community and share knowledge.

Their sustainable cultivation methods include lots of compost, cover crops, mulch and other organic inputs to support soil health & prevent erosion. They also tend to beehives & lifestock. 

Founded by a GoFarm alumni, they also lease land and share resources with graduates of the program to help them launch their farming businesses. Farm of the Fearless Monkey's goal is "to serve as a model for small-scale, family-owned agricultural production potential on Oahu."

Hale'iwa, O'ahu, Hawai'i

The Kokua Learning Farm is a verdant oasis nestled behind the Kokua General Store in Haleiwa. The farm serves as an educational destination to inspire learners of all ages to connect with the local food system. In addition to producing produce & herbs, they've cultivated a native wetland to filter runoff, Native Hawaiian plant garden, Lo'i (taro) patch, fruit orchard & aerobic composting system. 

Both the Learning Farm & General Store are a part of the Kōkua Hawai'i Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2003 by Kim & Jack Johnson to supports environmental education for Hawaii's schools & communities. Through various programs they aim to promote "local & healthy food awareness, production & consumption; to empower viable waste reduction & foster 'āina & place-based respect, understanding & practice."