This is the best small organic farm on Oahu. With special events like educating school children to…read morethe benefits of composting and organic gardening, hosting yoga events, and supporting Farmer's Markets, this farm is extremely unique in its character, and in the values of the Greenrows farm population. It is a 100% real environment. I can't wait to visit again at some future event.

This FARM has all sorts of fascinating and educational opportunities you don't get in the city!…read more This is not a glamourous farm. It's dirty, stinky, and there are bugs and flies (wear bug spray). It's a small REAL farm. Find composting worms, free range chickens, ducks, horses, goats, pot bellied pigs, fruit trees and more. Classes and special tours available by appointment; check their calendar online for special events. They do aquaponics classes, worm classes, and more. We did a tour of the grounds which was $25 per family and included visits to the areas listed below. The kids loved it! (btw, the kids have to be able to walk, the terrain is uneven and there are no paths for the back half of the tour) LOCATION: The address says "Waimanalo" but it's closer to Olomana golf course and my GPS sent us to the wrong house in the valley by about 1/4 mile. You need to find this sign on the left side of the road just after a turn: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/HnskT8tSDaxi_ed8zLiIZg?select=ZOQ_xZEdGl1Nvtz64KOuWw#WOc5IsY4Oiw_7Yb5el8VaQ and once you drive in you'll still think your'e in "LOST" but drive in and park whereever there aren't animals. FOR SALE: In addition to the tour, we were able to buy some fresh eggs ($6/doz). It almost made us want to get two hens of our own until I came to my senses. They also sell composting worms ($40/pound) and have great pricing on worm bins ("can o worms" $125, and the "worm factory" $100). Those were the prices on the day we went this past summer, the prices may have gone up since then. Highlights according to the kids: KOI POND (I only saw one koi in there) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/HnskT8tSDaxi_ed8zLiIZg?select=ZOQ_xZEdGl1Nvtz64KOuWw#aEBmGcGkleKSp9QJSsCdqQ AZOLA - never heard of this before but it grows on top of water so it looks like a nice patch of grass to run on. Hold on to your kids because they will try to run into it. They told us you can actually eat this too. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/HnskT8tSDaxi_ed8zLiIZg?select=ZOQ_xZEdGl1Nvtz64KOuWw#ZOQ_xZEdGl1Nvtz64KOuWw AQUAPONICS - A symbiotic relationship between the fish and the plants. The fish make nitrogen which is used by the plants...the water is continually circulated to keep both populations happy. Cross the bridge to see all the pumped water used for the Aquaponics section of the farm http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/HnskT8tSDaxi_ed8zLiIZg?select=ZOQ_xZEdGl1Nvtz64KOuWw#0TeRoQRSg5BqPFvKpKq2Sw CHICKENS - there were a lot of these guys running around the place. They seemed to be happy to see us. They are trained to poop over the crates, straight into the worm colony, who then process all that and turn it into vermicast, which is given to the fruit trees. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/HnskT8tSDaxi_ed8zLiIZg?select=ZOQ_xZEdGl1Nvtz64KOuWw#D_UAiJNlyHZYp25nvSJ6PQ DUCKS - the kids just loved looking at all the strange looking feathered friends. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/HnskT8tSDaxi_ed8zLiIZg?select=ZOQ_xZEdGl1Nvtz64KOuWw#-TzsXBF9TFHjZK2tR1I5tQ This is one of those places that you can take the kids once they've seen everything else and you want to get a more "real" experience.

Came to Olomana Gardens to see what is done at the farm. It's very interesting about…read moresustainability. Lots of educational experiments going on there. Lots of animals which are living together with a natural way of processing their manure. All natural composting being processed within the farm. The composting worms helps to support making black gold fertilizer. Very lush botanical surroundings. Aquaponics growing with a unique way to move the water. Very impressive the designs to reuse the water around the farm. It looks like a collection of all kinds. It was worth the cost of an educational tour which covered a lot. Got to experiment it. Back to Nature near.

This has become my go-to spot on the island whenever I want to feel truly nourished. You can taste…read morehow intentional everything is -- the ingredients are seasonal, fresh, and much of the meal comes straight from the farm, which makes such a difference. I usually order two salads with their fruit-based dressings. The dragon fruit dressing is normally my favorite, but this visit the papaya dressing absolutely stole the show -- bright, balanced, and so satisfying. From smoothies to brunch to a genuinely healthy lunch, I always leave feeling amazing. The food feels clean, thoughtful, and grounding in the best way. The staff deserves a special shoutout -- kind, welcoming, and consistently wonderful. It's never crowded, which honestly makes me want to go out of my way to support them even more. If you're looking for food that feels good and does good, Kahumana Food Hub, Organic Farm, and Cafe is such a gem.

Ambiance is small, homey, cozy with a great view! The…read moreservice was awesome, we were greeted and assisted as soon as we arrived. Food was amazing, oh my goodness. I was blown away and i cannot wait to come back to try more items on the menu. Everything was made with love. So fresh and delicious!!!!! I highly recommend this restaurant. The mac nut pesto was soooo goood and creamy, all the veggies in it was tasty and sautéed perfectly. This veggie soup was hearty, flavorful and just so yummy lol. The tumeric pits was buttery and crisp in the outside yet airy soft on the inside, the tumeric flavor wasnt strong - it was the perfect amount of tumeric flavor. It was the first time i tried goat cheese. It wasn't too bad! It had a tang to it but not bad! I also tried some of their salad (not pictured) but even that was fresh and loaded with healthy greens, i loved the dressing they typically use but i enjoyed the dressing that came with it. Overall, check this place if you want to try something new in Waianae!

Who are you? Me. (I…read morewrote a bunch, and I hope it's worth your time reading). Growing up on a farm, I always felt I was poorer than the other kids. They got to go to the big fancy grocery stores like Kroger and Piggly Wiggly (still love that name!) to shop, while I got my vegetables from the dirt! Soups made from scratch with those same filthy (they were washed) vegetables! Homemade biscuits! My beef from cattle. My bacon from a pig! And, oh, this hurts! My eggs from a chickens butt!! How...unsanitary! Why was I being punished? My friends got theirs from nice styrofoam packages, boxes, plastic wrap. Fancy names and logos. Commercials, subliminally whispering, in my ear, how good life was from a can/bag/jar/box. My jellies were made at home! Smuckers! Smuckerssssss!!! I want Smuckers! The embarrassment of fresh fish, caught from our own pond. Ugh! All I really wanted was Gorton's Frozen Fish Sticks or just a Filet-o-Fish! How could I show my face in the town square? Hold my head up in school? That's a true story. I really felt that. Mahuahua 'Ai o Hoi is a native Hawai'ian land restoration project. It's goal to restore He'eia wetlands into naturally productive Kalo (from here called Taro) fields, with the end result being economic sustainability. But, what does that mean? It's to "Aloha Aina", and "a'o aku a'o mai." To "love the land, and to learn and share"...what else are we here for? Malama aina...caring for the land. In Hawai'ian culture the Taro was not only a food source but closely connected with the beginning of mankind. The first child of Wakea (the sky father) and Ho'ohokukalani (daughter to the earth mother, Papa) was stillborn, and buried, where it grew into a taro plant named Haloauaka or "long trembling stalk." The second child was Haloa, the father of mankind, and through this association, the taro became the "brother" of man. Pulling taro ain't no easy thing. You wallow out into the I'oi (terrace for farming taro), the mud and slime up to your waist, each step like walking in wet cement, and plant your heel on the mounds where the taro grows. Stomping all four corners of the plant deeply. The loosed stalk is then extracted from the mound by grabbing the potato like base, wrapping you hand around it and pulling. Mother Earth (Papa) doesn't give up the good stuff so easy, you gotta work for it. The mud really flies, it's a job, but what child doesn't relish the chance to get really, really, muddy. We are all children of the land. You are far enough, once here, off the beaten path, that all sound is vertically nullified. The rustling of the lu'au can be heard, as the wind blows the purplish-green leaves of the taro. This is wetland and He'eia stream feeds the Lo'i. They grow many CSA's, with onions, arugula, peppers, sweet potatoes, and Ho'i'o ferns to name a few. As I walked to the l'oi, a large number of high schoolers passed me by, all were covered in mud, and smiles. Working in the l'oi is a spiritual awakening. Leave behind negativity and know that even if you only pull one taro, you have freed the brother of man. I honestly believe that "We" are the generation that all future generations will look back to and say either, "They made the change that tipped the balance back" or "that was the beginning, the beginning of the end". Special Mahalo to Miss Leilani for including me...Aloha my friend. All visits are by appointment only.

I started my subsription with Local I'a probably.. a year ago? A few months ago? I absolutely love…read morelove love them. Tucked away right behind Mud Hen Water in Kaimuki, their entrance is small and kind of easy to miss. There are a few parking spots in front & a small door leading to some amazing fish. I believe you can walk in and buy fish/seafood by the pound, but I actually have a subscription where I pay X amount per month & get a "fair share" of fish per every 2 weeks. You can play around with the portion sizes and frequency too. I think currently I receive 1-1.5 lb of fish per share of whatever the catch of the week is. I absolutely love the fish I receive from Ashley. You know it's fresh, it's sustainable and proceeds go directly to local fisherman. Over the past few months, I have received so many different types of fish. Some common fish I see are sashimi grade mahi mahi, ono, and ahi. Sometimes the fishermen will bring in invasive species & I always try to grab those. I've picked up whole kanpachi and whole opakapaka. It's always a fun challenge to try and clean & break down a whole fish lol. I think the craziest thing I picked up from Ashley was mahimahi head & bones. It was actually offered for free, I ended up making mahi dashi and then picked off of the meat for lunch. On Saturday I picked up some sashimi grade striped marlin & a whole octopus. I made a marlin carpaccio and grilled octopus for dinner :) I just love how Ashley and the team make it easy for us to be more connected with our local food source. Although it's a tad more expensive than buying fish at a convenience store, it is nice to know that all the fish is coming from our local fishermen from our shores.

First heard about this business from farmers market. They would have really good prices on fresh…read moreand frozen fish. This brick and mortar store is located right behind Mud Hen Water. Just turn into the parking lot and their entrance is at the end of it. Love their sashimi grade ahi. They have some good ahi Jerky, fish gumbo, etc. They even sell doggy treats. Best to call to see what fish they have as they do sell out from time to time. They are open Thursday - Sunday 10am-2pm.

I was recently introduced to this market by a friend! Now I come here to grab some local fruit and…read moremicromunchies greens :) Its a really nice location and I can't wait to come back again and try something new.

I think this is my favorite Farmers market on the island. It's at night so it's not super hot,…read morethere's a lot of parking, and it's not super overwhelming with so many vendors. This Farmers Market is held every Tuesday at Kaiser High School parking lot from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. You park on the same area and walk down to the vendors. I think there two rows of vendors. I really like this market also because they have a lot of Japanese food vendors. It was a little difficult to decide what to get for dinner. I got food from three different places. I got the takoyaki. You can get the original or you can get it with cheese. We went with the original. Then we got Nabeyaki udon and tempura bowl from another vendor. And at the last vendor we got a kakuni bowl. They were all decent prices and it was still nice and hot when we brought it home since we live so close. All of the food was good. For the Nabeyaki I had to make the broth they provided but it only took a few minutes. My husband liked the kakuni bowl and I think it was only $10. I will definitely be checking this place out again. I saw a lot of dessert places that I wanted to try too. I wanted to keep circling and checking out more places but my daughter kept telling me she had to go to the bathroom. If you come, I'd recommend you come early because some vendors were running out of things and most importantly, have your kids use the bathroom before.

Excellent fruits and vegetables fresh from the garden. If you can get bananas, they are the best I…read morehave had in my life! Super friendly service too!

Organic fruits and veggies for a sustainable North Shore! Waihuena Farm grows everything using…read morestrict organic practices, but is too small scale for the expensive organic certification process. You can speak to the farm owner and workers and even tour the place to see this for yourself. Farm stand is open on site Mondays 2-5pm and CSA subscriptions are available for weekly and bi-weekly pickups. There is a paypal feature for pre-ordering at Waihuenafarm.com/csa-farm-baskets. Cash accepted on site on Mondays 2-5. Also some produce is sold at the Sunset Beach Elementary Farmers' Market Saturday mornings. CSA shares for $25 are the absolute best deal you can get on same day harvested organic food out here. Eggs too!