Aloha kākou!
As an institution dedicated to improving the capability and well-being of people of Hawaiian ancestry through education, Kamehameha Schools (KS) respects the importance of its land assets in accomplishing this mission. Through the legacy of its Founder, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, KS is endowed with 365,000 acres of land statewide, ninety-eight percent of which is in agriculture and conservation. The Land Assets Division (LAD) is responsible for managing these lands which are comprised of natural and cultural resources, and support agricultural endeavors.

STRATEGIC AGRICULTURAL PLAN
LAD’s Strategic Agricultural Plan provides a vision and a guide for the short-and long-term management of roughly 181,000 acres of agricultural lands, 88,000 acres of which have significant potential for agricultural uses. The plan also recognizes the value of promoting local agriculture, an industry ripe with potential to provide reliable food sources, local jobs, and a sustainable future for Hawai‘i. To download a summary of the Strategic Agricultural Plan, click here.

PUNALU‘U
KS has made tremendous strides in planning over the last ten years including the Strategic Agricultural Plan and other tactical and regional plans. The Punalu‘u Master Plan demonstrates KS’ commitment to agriculture and education. To download a summary of the Punalu‘u Master Plan, click here.

KA MAHI‘AI
KS has about 1,000 agricultural tenants who farm a variety of crops including coffee, papaya, pineapple, macadamia nuts, lettuce, asparagus, sweet potatoes, taro, watercress, avocado, bananas, tomatoes, cattle, aquaculture, and more! Their labor and dedication help to sustain local agriculture and support the Schools’ educational mission. KS supports those whose labor and livelihood have preserved a tradition of sustainable living and contribute to the well-being of the entire community. To buy fresh and support local KS farmers, the list below includes some of the tenants who have commercial entities. Be on the lookout for their labels at your local grocery store. Support local farmers!

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For frequently asked questions regarding Hawai‘i County Grading Codes, click here.

VIDEOS

Controlling the Coffee Berry Borer Beetle

Controlling the Coffee Berry Borer Beetle - Spanish version

Growing the Next Generation of Farmers

Legacy of a Princess 2011