Core Programs
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Kūpuna Kalo Varieties
Identification and documentation of kūpuna (heirloom/heritage crop) kalo varieties
Cultivating and maintaining a physical collection of over 70 Hawaiian varieties
Distributing huli (kalo stalk with part of the corm that can be replanted) to community
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Kalai papa kuʻi ʻai & pōhaku kuʻi ʻai
Creating, by hand, a papa kuʻi ‘ai (board for pounding food) and pōhaku kuʻi ʻai (stone for pounding food)
Workshops focused on utilizing power tools in order to create a papa kuʻi ‘ai and pōhaku kuʻi ʻai
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Kuʻi Program
Kuʻi kalo (poi-pounding) workshops with community partners and around culturally appropriate events
Regular kuʻi nights for families that have a board and stone to come together as a community and kuʻi together
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ʻIke Mahiʻai
Integrating knowledge about traditional and modern farming practices into Community Workshops
Mala (garden) workdays with hands-on learning activities
Demonstration farm that provides an introduction to natural farming (e.g., harvesting, (re)planting, building beds, soil-building)
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Poi-Scription
Monthly small-batch poi production showcasing different kūpuna kalo varieties
Workshops supporting community (e.g., kūpuna and keiki organizations) through poi donations