Big Island Farms
Hours:
47-4667 Honokaa-Waipio Rd, Honokaa HI 96727 Hours
About Big Island Farms
Big Island Farms is an organic permaculture farm dedicated to caring for the land ('Aina) and promoting sustainable living. Its mission is to serve as a world-class educational center that offers engaging, hands-on programs designed to teach visitors about permaculture, traditional agricultural practices, and eco-friendly farming methods. The farm emphasizes community education and research, aiming to help future generations become environmental stewards. Visitors often enjoy informative tours led by knowledgeable guides, who share insights about the plant life, food forests, and modern permaculture techniques. Tasting sessions featuring locally grown exotic fruits, flowers, and seeds are popular highlights, allowing guests to sample and learn about various edible plants. Many visitors appreciate the farm’s focus on research and education rather than solely profit, with some coming away inspired to start their own sustainable food forests. The farm also offers internship opportunities for those interested in deeper involvement. Overall, Big Island Farms provides a meaningful experience that combines education, nature, and community, fostering a greater understanding of sustainable agriculture and traditional practices.
Most Recent Reviews
December 2025
The tour is awesome! These folks are doing great work creating a sustainable farm ecosystem.
November 2025
My wife and I went first thing on a Friday Morning 11/11/25. Had a wonderful tour, conversation. The fruit tasting was delicious. Everything was just perfect. As an added bonus, 4 miles down the road is the Waipi'o Valley Lookout. Suggest taking the trail (not easy) down to the inlet.
June 2025
This was our first time visiting and Daisy made it delightful! She is very knowledgeable about all the plants, flowers, and fruit, and we really enjoyed sampling new things. We learned so much!
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