Growing a living food system on Kaua’i.
Guided by the ahupua’a.
KOA Farms—Kauaʻi Organic Agroecosystems—operates in Niumalu with tilapia fish pond and natural freshwater aquaculture, kalo loʻi (taro crop) agriculture, pasture land and agroforestry. The farm restores relationships among land, water, animals and people.
We bring kalo, blue tilapia, tropical agroforestry and multipurpose water buffalo together in one resilient agroecosystem. We learn from the ahupua’a: care for water, soil, food and community as one connected place.
Learn with the land.
Farm tours, hands-on learning and internships welcome kamaʻāina, students and visitors into the work of ecological agriculture.
Nothing is wasted when every part has a purpose.
Kalo & Water
Traditional taro pondfields connected to freshwater stewardship.
Fish & Nutrients
Integrated blue tilapia systems that cycle nutrients.
Trees & Food
Avocado, cacao, awa, citrus, breadfruit, Maya nut and more.
Buffalo & Power
Dairy and meat, draft work, grazing and organic soil fertility.
Food security begins close to home.
By restoring ecological integrity while building economic efficiency and social and cultural equity, KOA Farms is helping grow an island-rooted future. Our multi-purpose water buffalo herd supports an integrated farm through grazing, fertility, food production, draft power and memorable farm learning experiences.
