Our mission is to grow a healthier Maui by supporting organic farming and providing access to critical resources.
OUR IMPACT
1,403
hours
2023 Volunteering Impact on local community.
17,000
pounds
Produce provided to Maui wildfire survivors.
674,000
meals
Contributed to the food distribution organizations.
THE FOUNDER
MEET DR. CAROLYN DEAN,
THE FOUNDER OF PARAGENIUS FOUNDATION
Doctor Carolyn Dean MD ND
WELLNESS ADVOCATE BY HEART
Carolyn Dean is a Doctor, Naturopath, Author and CEO of two wellness companies. Shortly after moving to Maui in 2008, Dr. Dean met an organic farmer with an impassioned dedication to the community.
Founding ParaGenius Dr. Dean invites you to join her in a call to support wellness and self-sustainability for Maui residents.
WHAT WE DO
CRITICAL RESOURCES
We direct financial resources for local farmers to produce and community to receive high quality food.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
PGF provides board-driven volunteer efforts,advancing food distribution for the community.
EDUCATION
We strive to promote awareness of the critical gaps and vulnerabilities found for the state of organic farming today.
RECRUITMENT
We recruit volunteers to roll up their sleeves and join us! We support with sales, farming and food production activities. Our efforts reduce cost burdens on farmers and allow prices to remain low for the disadvantaged and underserved.
HOW WE INTEND TO HELP IN THE FUTURE
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE COACHING
We will support wellness coaches to provide low-cost/no-cost options for underresourced individuals suffering from chronic illness.
WHY WE DO IT
MAUI FARMING VULNERABILITIES
Farm Financial Relief is Limited. Farmers are unable to obtain low-interest loans from banks.
Over half of all farmers have lost money, every year since 2013.
MAUI FOOD INSECURITY
One in five children in Maui County is currently at risk of going hungry.
The cost of living in Hawaii is the highest in the US. People can’t afford housing and healthy food.
90% of Maui’s food comes from the mainland. Big box food dominates the diet of Maui residents.
OUR INSPIRATION
Get to know ‘Oko’a Farms and Ryan Earehart - the man whose vision and determination inspired the founding of ParaGenius.
‘Oko’a Farms embraces a personal
touch to providing authentic and
diverse produce and value-adds.
Consistently voted Best Farm and Farmer, ‘Oko’a Farms has become a leader in strengthening Maui’s food system.
A chance meeting with our founder became an opportunity for local food and farm strength.
Ryan Earehart showing off their beautiful produce at Okoa’s upcountry market.
OUR INITIATIVES
NOW RECRUITING
HO’ŌLA MA KA HANA:
HEALING THROUGH SERVICE
Multiple roles in farming and food preparation, with training, benefits and free accommodations provided.
Learn more about this one year opportunity to learn, grow and rebuild.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
FOOD DISTRIBUTION:
FRESH FOOD & FAIR PRICES
We make our presence felt at Wailea’s weekly farmers market, along with 1-2 days in Okoa’s upcountry storefront.
By lending a hand, we bring energy and resources to a bustling farm business – keeping costs down for all!
We invite you to be an ally
for wellness
solutions
With a tiny but mighty crew and two initiatives in development, every bit of support to our organization helps!
Our mission is to grow a healthier Maui by supporting organic farming and providing access to critical resources.
OUR IMPACT
1,403
hours
2023 Volunteering Impact on local community.
17,000
pounds
Produce provided to Maui wildfire survivors
674,000
meals
Contributed to the food distribution organizations.
THE FOUNDER
MEET DR. CAROLYN DEAN,
THE FOUNDER OF PARAGENIUS FOUNDATION
WELLNESS ADVOCATE BY HEART
Carolyn Dean MD ND
Carolyn Dean is a Doctor, Naturopath, Author and CEO of two wellness companies. Shortly after moving to Maui in 2008, Dr. Dean met an organic farmer with an impassioned dedication to the community.
Founding ParaGenius Dr. Dean invites you to join her in a call to support wellness and self-sustainability for Maui residents.
WHAT WE DO
CRITICAL RESOURCES
We direct financial resources for local farmers to produce and community to receive high quality food.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
PGF provides board-driven volunteer efforts,advancing food distribution for the community.
EDUCATION
We strive to promote awareness of the critical gaps and vulnerabilities found for the state of organic farming today.
RECRUITMENT
We recruit volunteers to roll up their sleeves and join us! We support with sales, farming and food production activities. Our efforts reduce cost burdens on farmers and allow prices to remain low for the disadvantaged and underserved.
HOW WE INTEND TO
HELP IN THE FUTURE
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE COACHING
We will support wellness coaches to provide low-cost/no-cost options for underresourced individuals suffering from chronic illness.
WHY WE DO IT
MAUI FARMING CHALLENGES
Farm Financial Relief is limited. Farmers are unable to obtain low-interest loans from banks.
Over half of all farmers have lost money, every year since 2013.
MAUI FOOD INSECURITY
One in five children in Maui County is currently at risk of going hungry.
The cost of living in Hawaii is the highest in the US. People can’t afford housing and healthy food.
90% of Maui’s food comes from the mainland. Big box food dominates the diet of Maui residents.
OUR INSPIRATION
Get to know ‘Oko’a Farms and Ryan Earehart - the man whose vision and determination inspired the founding of ParaGenius.
‘Oko’a Farms embraces a personal touch to providing authentic and diverse produce and value-adds.
Consistently voted Best Farm and Farmer, ‘Oko’a Farms has become a leader in strengthening Maui’s food system.
A chance meeting with our founder became an opportunity for local food and farm strength.
Ryan Earehart in his early days selling produce through ‘Oko’a Farms.
OUR INITIATIVES
NOW RECRUITING
HO’ŌLA MA KA HANA:
HEALING THROUGH SERVICE
Multiple roles in farming and food preparation, with training, benefits and free accommodations provided.
Learn more about this one year opportunity to learn, grow and rebuild.
BECOME VOLUNTEER
FOOD DISTRIBUTION:
FRESH FOOD & FAIR PRICES
We make our presence felt at Wailea’s weekly farmers market, along with 1-2 days in Okoa’s upcountry storefront.
By lending a hand, we bring energy and resources to a bustling farm business – keeping costs down for all!
We invite you to be an ally
for wellness
solution
With a tiny but mighty crew and two initiatives in development, every bit of support to our organization helps!
Our mission is to grow a healthier Maui by supporting organic farming and providing access to critical resources.
OUR IMPACT
1,403
hours
2023 Volunteering Impact on local community.
17,000
pounds
Produce provided to Maui wildfire survivors
674,000
meals
Contributed to the food distribution organizations.
THE FOUNDER
MEET DR. CAROLYN DEAN,
THE FOUNDER OF PARAGENIUS FOUNDATION
WELLNESS ADVOCATE BY HEART
Carolyn Dean is a Doctor, Naturopath, Author and CEO of two wellness companies. Shortly after moving to Maui in 2008, Dr. Dean met an organic farmer with an impassioned dedication to the community.
Founding ParaGenius Dr. Dean invites you to join her in a call to support wellness and self-sustainability for Maui residents.
WHAT WE DO
CRITICAL RESOURCES
We direct financial resources for local farmers to produce and community to receive high quality food.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
PGF provides board-driven volunteer efforts,advancing food distribution for the community.
EDUCATION
We strive to promote awareness of the critical gaps and vulnerabilities found for the state of organic farming today.
RECRUITMENT
We recruit volunteers to roll up their sleeves and join us! We support with sales, farming and food production activities. Our efforts reduce cost burdens on farmers and allow prices to remain low for the disadvantaged and underserved.
HOW WE INTEND TO
HELP IN THE FUTURE
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE COACHING
We will support wellness coaches to provide low-cost/no-cost options for underresourced individuals suffering from chronic illness.
WHY WE DO IT
MAUI FARMING VULNERABILITIES
Farm Financial Relief is Limited. Farmers are unable to obtain low-interest loans from banks.
Over half of all farmers have lost money, every year since 2013.
MAUI FOOD INSECURITY
One in five children in Maui County is currently at risk of going hungry.
The cost of living in Hawaii is the highest in the US. People can’t afford housing and healthy food.
90% of Maui’s food comes from the mainland. Big-box food dominates the diet of Maui residents.
OUR INSPIRATION
Get to know ‘Oko’a Farms and Ryan Earehart - the man whose vision and determination inspired the founding of ParaGenius.
‘Oko’a Farms embraces a personal touch to providing authentic and diverse produce and value-adds.
Consistently voted Best Farm and Farmer, ‘Oko’a Farms has become a leader in strengthening Maui’s food system.
A chance meeting with our founder became an opportunity for local food and farm strength.
Ryan Earehart showing off their beautiful produce at Okoa’s upcountry market.
OUR INITIATIVES
NOW RECRUITING
HO’ŌLA MA KA HANA: HEALING THROUGH SERVICE
Multiple roles in farming and food preparation, with training, benefits and free accommodations provided.
Learn more about this one year opportunity to learn, grow and rebuild.
BECOME VOLUNTEER
FOOD DISTRIBUTION:
FRESH FOOD & FAIR PRICES
We make our presence felt at Wailea’s weekly farmers market, along with 1-2 days in Okoa’s upcountry storefront.
By lending a hand, we bring energy and resources to a bustling farm business – keeping costs down for all!
We invite you to be an ally for wellness solution
With a tiny but mighty crew and two initiatives in development, every bit of support to our organization helps!