Spring 2024 Cohort – Program Completed: The Molokai Ag Experience Education Program was a 12-week, hands-on learning opportunity for Molokai residents age 16 and older, designed to build skills and work experience in local agriculture and food systems. Offered by Sustʻāinable Molokai, the program supported participants in exploring career pathways in farming, food production, and community-based food sovereignty.
Areas of Learning: Participants trained alongside experienced local growers and food producers in areas such as: Diversified vegetable farming Fruit and orchard tree care Dryland kalo (taro) farming guided by the Hawaiian moon calendar Greenhouse production and nursery management Value-added food production using locally grown ingredients
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Program Snapshot
Duration: February 5 – May 6, 2024
Time Commitment: ~10 hours per week
Eligibility: Ages 16+
Completion Incentive: Financial awards were available for participants who completed the program
About Hoʻomāhuahua
This program was part of our Hoʻomāhuahua agricultural training initiative—meaning “to increase or multiply.” Through this effort, we aimed to strengthen Molokai’s food system by empowering community members with hands-on experience, practical skills, and deeper knowledge of the island’s agricultural landscape.While the Spring 2024 program has concluded, we hope to offer similar opportunities in the future. Stay connected with us to learn about upcoming announcements.
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