Puʻuʻeo, 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

For over two decades, the Keolanui ʻOhana—alongside the late Ed Olson of the Edmund C. Olson Trust—has stewarded lands in the ahupuaʻa of Puʻuʻeo, just outside of Hilo town. Today, O.K. Farms is recognized as one of the largest producers of tropical fruit in the United States, growing lychee, longan, rambutan, citrus, and more. Their farm also nurtures a diverse array of home-grown spices—cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, ginger—along with hearts of palm and free-range chicken eggs.

More than just a farm, O.K. Farms is a cornerstone of Hawaiʻi Island’s local food system. Through community supported agriculture (CSA) boxes and farm boxes, they provide fresh fruits and vegetables—sourced from both their ʻāina and neighboring Hawaiʻi Island farmers, dairies, and producers—helping to advance island-wide food security.

Set along the winding edges of the Wailuku River, the Keolanui ʻOhana honors generations of stewards before them. Their deep commitment to sustainable agriculture includes restoring soil health and managing invasive species to ensure the ʻāina remains resilient and productive for future generations.

Hawaiʻi Land Trust proudly holds a conservation easement over 74.28 acres of these food producing lands, with technical support that was provided by the Trust for Public Land. Together with O.K. Farms, we acknowledge the ahupuaʻa of Puʻuʻeo and the Native Hawaiian people—the original stewards of these lands for generations past, present, and future. Through the land’s perpetual protection and dedicated stewardship, we collectively nurture healthy soils, secure local food systems, and cultivate equitable futures for Hawaiʻi’s families.