Laupa‘i Ke Ola is seeking passionate college students who want to learn traditional and modern dryland kalo farming in Kona. This internship offers a hands-on experience where you’ll cultivate Hawaiian kalo varieties, gain cultural knowledge, and contribute to community sustainability.

You will learn to:

• Identify and grow different kalo varieties

• Harvest and process kalo for food production

• Participate in traditional poi making and ku‘i ‘ai events

• Manage small-scale farm operations using sustainable practices

• Develop community education materials and social media content

• Network with cultural practitioners, educators, and community leaders