Farm-Friendly Bills in the 2026 Legislature

January, 2022. Policy plays an important role in shaping our food systems and you can help shape Hawaiʻi’s current policy by using your voice.

Co-crop Program

More than just 'Ulu! We buy and sell kalo, 'uala, pala'ai, and avocado!

Co-Crop Management Calendar

Kalo Harvesting Guideline

A guide to meet our food safety and quality standards when harvesting Kalo.

Hawaiʻi Grower’s Guide to Upland Kalo

Kalo (or taro) is a starchy root vegetable believed to be one of the world’s most ancient cultivated crops, and it is deeply tied to the history and traditions of Hawai’i.

Taro Health Benefits

Taro root (corm or tuber) is an excellent source of energy, which the body needs to stay active. It also provides fiber, which is needed to make the intestines and bowels work properly.
Kalo leaf

Kalo in Hawaiian Culture

As an expansive, heart-shaped leaf grew towards the sky, the first kalo (taro) plant took form. When Ho‘ohōkūkalani gave birth to a second son, she named him Hāloa...