Ke ewe hana o ka ‘aina. The lineage born of the land.
I keia wa, in our current times, we must continue to hana nut together to restore and regenerate the lineage of mahi‘ai on this land!
The MA‘O ‘Ohana approaches this spring, firmly rooted and in the midst of a largescale transformation of Wai‘anae Moku youth, of the ‘aina at Lualualei Valley, and of Hawai‘iʻs food system. We are serving over 70 young leaders this year, all in various stages of obtaining their AA degrees at Leeward Community College or their BA degrees at UH West Oahu, all working together to develop skills on-farm, to improve their own health and well-being, and to provide our larger community with over 5,400 lbs of fresh organic produce EACH WEEK! In February, our youth harvested the first leafy greens from new lands we are stewarding at Palikea, on the western edge of Lualualei Valley. Though historically used for growing row-crops, this parcel was fallow for many decades as it went through owners who previously proposed it be used for a golf course and a light industrial park.
Over the next 5-10 years, we will work with hundreds of Wai'anae Moku youth to expand the fields on this land, to plant thousands of ulu, niu and other food producing trees, and to reforest the mauka areas of the parcel, so that it embodies MĀ‘ONA - abundance and plenty. In this process, our youth will also be transformed - into leaders, college graduates, healthy individuals, and the next generation of mahi‘ai.
Click the AUCTION button - help us continue this important work!
Highlights of this year's auction include
- North Shore staycation
- Private cocktail party
- MAʻO Foodscape in your very own yard!
Our goal is to raise $80,000 through this campaign, which will continue to support our commitment to #peopleback, the enhancement and bolstering of our leaders. The investments are dedicated to enhancing the capacity and competency of our staff and interns through support of their academic aspirations as well as investment in their training and professional development.
Mahalo to all of our sponsors for their contributions to this excellent auction! We are grateful for everyone's support! Mai hopohopo e ʻai pono!
How to participate in the auction:
Step 1: Pre-register at anytime using the 'register' button on this page. Registration is free and there is a suggestion donation of $25, which directly supports MAʻOʻs youth internship programs - this year, we are serving over 70 youth! You will receive an email with more information immediately after you submit your registration.
Step 2: View the auction items by clicking the 'auction' button. Start viewing and building your list before the auction opens! Items are available for bidding from April 21st to May 1st at 6:00pm HST. Mark your calendars!
Step 3: Stay engaged through our social media channels. Over the next couple weeks we will be highlighting auction items and keeping you informed about developments and support services leading up to the live event.
MAʻO Organic Farms (Wai‘anae Community Re-Development Corp.), is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Our mission to build a future of māʻona, of plenty, by connecting youth and land through the daily practice of aloha ʻāina, empowering youth to succeed in college and secure sustaining careers, and growing organic produce that yields individual and communal vitality.
