Jonathan Simonds

Jonathan is the Manager at the Alae Postharvest Facility. He oversees all operations and staff and ensures we meet our quality standards.

Before the Cooperative

I come to the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op from aquaculture and seaweed cultivation. Although land plants seem a world apart, I am excited to apply this background to local staples and the effort to recenter local agriculture on our plates.

Jonathan’s favorite part about being a HUC team member

I love to work with farmers and the co-op to produce more of the calories we eat right here. See you at ʻAlae!

Jonathan’s hobbies and passions outside of work

I love eating and, by extension, cooking and growing.