What's New at Grove Farm

Waihohonu (Koloa Camp)

Waihohonu, formerly known as Koloa Camp, is located in Koloa town along the Waihohonu Stream.  This exciting new project will dramatically upgrade the nearly 100-year old, plantation era homes into 50 new, 2 and 3 bedroom homes.

Waihohonu will be priced at affordable or market-level prices.  Renters of camp homes will be given first right to purchase new homes.  In order to keep costs down and accelerate the opportunity for residents to own homes, an innovative, modular housing system will be used, which will significantly reduce construction waste.

In addition to being ideally located near Koloa's town core to create a walkable community, every home in Waihohonu will incorporate energy efficient measures, such as solar water heating pannels, and energy efficient appliances.

For more information about Waihohonu (Koloa Camp) click here.

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Maha'ulepu Farm receives IAL designation

The State of Hawai'i Land Use Commission (LUC) unanimously approved Maha'ulepu Farm LLC's Important Agricultural Land (IAL) application thereby dedicating 1,533 acres on the South Shore of Kaua'i for agricultural use.

 

The land was originally owned by Grove Farm Company and Visionary LLC, dba as Lihu'e Land Company, and was then transferred to Maha'ulepu Farm.  The IAL designated lands will be kept in agricultural use for the foreseeable future and the majority of the lands are located in the Maha'ulepu Valley area.  The majority of the designated agriculatural acreage fulfills the IAL soil quality criteria and these lands are adjacent to the existing Waita reservoir and its vast water resources.

 

According to Warren Haruki, President & CEO of Maha'ulepu Farm, "we are pleased that the LUC has approved the dedication of such a significant amount of our lands for agriculture.  It is our continued hope that more of the fruits, vegetables and other ag products that Kaua'i uses can be grown on the island for a more sustainable future.  This is a small step toward the future objective of 'Eat Local' -- growing what we eat on Kaua'i."

 

The Maha'ulepu lands designated as IAL are currently in use for taro, fruit trees, small crops, seed cultivation and ranching.  In fact, the W. T. Haraguchi family has already chosen to use some of these lands to dramatically increase their taro production.

 

Maha'ulepu Farm's voluntary IAL application was only the third entity throughout the State to have sought such a designation and to have received approval. 

 

 

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PBN Best in Business, Division II Finalist

Grove Farm was recently honored as a Best In Business, Division II Finalist at the Business Leadership Hawaii 2009 Awards.  Grove Farm was the only company with headquarters outside of O'ahu to be acknowledged in the prestigious Best in Business category (Division I and II) this year.  As a strong corporate citizen, focused on building a more sustainable island community, Grove Farm was recognized for its achievements in business and throughout the community. more>>

Grove Farm Wins GE ecomagination Leadership Award

On September 18, 2008, Grove Farm Company was honored with a prestigious GE ecomagination Leadership Award. The only awardee in the State to receive such an award this year, Grove Farm was recognized for an innovative, environmentally responsible solution that provides a sustainable, new water resource for as many as 15,000 residents and visitors on Kaua'i. more>>

Grove Farm Employees Donate Their Time

In the third quarter of 2008, the Grove Farm Foundation was proud to support three non-profit organizations with monetary donations via its Employee Volunteer Grants Program. The purpose of the program is to encourage Grove Farm employees to support Kaua'i's island community through the gift of valuable volunteer service. By personally investing themselves to further the cause of their favorite local non-profit organizations, Grove Farm employees are able to directly impact and positively influence Kaua'i's future.

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Grove Farm Raises $25K for the UH Foundation

The "Grove Farm and Coach McMackin Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament" held at Puakea Golf Course on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, was an overwhelming success. The Grove Farm Foundation organized the event and helped to raise a tremendous $25,000 donation for the UH Foundation. The donation was used to equally benefit the Na Koa Football Booster Club and Kaua'i Community College's Culinary Arts Program. more>>

"Earth Week" a Success!

In late April, Grove Farm was excited to host nearly 500 students, teachers and advisors as everyone celebrated "Earth Week" up at Iliahi.

Grove Farm was delighted to work with the 4th graders from King Kaumuali'i Elementary School and Wilcox Elementary School, as well as the 6th graders from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School.

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