Puʻuʻeo Mauka, O.K. Farms, Hilo

Size: 74.28 acres
Year Protected: 2025
Land Protection Strategy: HILT Conservation easement
Conservation Values: Agricultural land, watershed
Land Features: Agricultural land

ABOUT Puʻuʻeo Mauka

For over 20 years, the Keolanui ʻOhana has farmed and managed the O.K. Farms parcels, which grow a variety of tropical fruits such as lychee, longan, rambutan, and other citrus, making O.K. Farms one of the largest tropical fruit producers in the United States. The farm also grows, processes, and sells home-grown spices such as cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger, alongside hearts of palm and free-range chicken eggs.

Beyond farming, O.K. Farms plays a vital role in food security by offering farm boxes or community supported agriculture (CSA) boxes. These include fruits and vegetables from O.K. Farms as well as products from other Hawaiʻi Island farmers, dairies, and producers, strengthening the island's local food system.

Nestled in the rolling hills of Pu‘u‘eo Mauka near Hilo, O.K. Farms is a truly magical place. The land is home to the Wailuku River, which winds along its edges, and the famed Rainbow Falls, creating a stunning natural backdrop. The Keolanui ‘Ohana has embraced their role as caretakers of this land, implementing sustainable practices to restore soil health and manage invasive species along the river, ensuring the land remains productive and vibrant for generations to come.