NOW RECRUITING

PGF has joined forces with local charities and ‘Oko’a Farms to provide Wildfire Survivor Relief

HO’ŌLA MA KA HANA

HEALING THROUGH SERVICE

Professional practice opportunity for Maui wildfire survivors, with a lucrative one year internship in farming or value-added food preparation.

Creating future stewards for Maui’s organic farming movement.

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We are seeking 3 interns ready to join our mission!

The program offers eligible wildfire survivors year-long contracted internships with lucrative compensation and RENT-FREE accommodation.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Eligible candidates can live at Okoa’s 3 bedroom work housing at no charge. With Rent and Utilities covered, you will be able to save $12,000 in housing fees.

Receive training under professional guidance of ‘Oko’a Farms with a total $25 hourly subsidy.

PGF will provide support throughout the journey as you learn and grow among seasoned organic farmers.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

PLANT MANAGEMENT

Planting

Weeding

Harvesting

Seeding

Crop rotation

Irrigation

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Managing large Chicken hatchery

Deer control

Managing Goat herd and milking Goats

FOOD PREPARATION

Light Cooking

Dehydrating & Freeze-Drying

Making Jam & Juices

Cleaning and preparing produce and inventory control for farmer’s markets, farm food delivery, and store

Slicing/Peeling/De-Stemming Large Quantities of Produce

TECHNOLOGY OPERATION

Operating Farm Equipment

Charting farm operations with a computerized database, tracking, and documentation

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

PLANT MANAGEMENT

Planting

Weeding

Harvesting

Seeding

Crop rotation

Irrigation

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Managing large Chicken hatchery

Deer control

Managing Goat herd and milking Goats

FOOD PREPARATION

Light Cooking

Dehydrating & Freeze-Drying

Making Jam & Juices

Cleaning and preparing produce and inventory control for farmer’s markets, farm food delivery, and store

Slicing/Peeling/De-Stemming Large Quantities of Produce

TECHNOLOGY OPERATION

Operating Farm Equipment

Charting farm operations with a computerized database, tracking, and documentation

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR FARM PARTNERSHIP?

Find out more about Oko’a Farms efforts to deliver organic produce to Maui population and its storefront success.

Rebuild your life while contributing to the long-term sustainability of Maui's local food system.

ELIGIBILITY OPEN TO SMALL FAMILIES AS WELL!