Went today to get a piglet for my daughter they picked out a nice baby sow worker was very helpful…read more will go again great farm great people

All around awesome! Available on phone easily, flexible pick up time, easy to find location,…read morefriendly staff, healthy hogs, let the kids walk through and see all the pigs, and good job dressing the pig. They cook the pigs too. We took the pig to roast at home and Richard gave us lots of great advice and we were able to rent the equipment from the farm.

A hidden gem in Makaha staffed by wonderful people. This farm holds events, food giveaways and now…read moreyou pick days. The farm provides you pick fruits like guava and mango, veggies suck as greens, herbs, pickled veggies, jams and my favorite thing, plants to take home and plant in your yard.

Field Trip experience…read more Cost per student: $10 + $5 (bus transportation) Unit: Plants and Animals Hoa Aina Makaha is a non profit organization. When it first started high school students from Waianae and Nanakuli, who were unable to function in the classroom, came here to learn how to care about themselves through caring of the land with traditional Hawaiian Values. The program has expanded with Hoa Aina's Mission Statement, "Creating Peaceful Communities in Harmony with Nature, through the Eyes, Hands and Hearts of the Children." Makaha elementary students use the 5 acre farm daily and learn hands experience of how plant, take care, and harvest a plant. They are able to care for different animals. Public and private schools and the community is welcome to the farm. They offer different programs where you can learn how to grow your own garden. The school program is called Ke-Ala program. Our students went on the general tour. There is a Polynesia tour for older students. Ke-Ala Program- Before we entered the farm the students chanted an Oli along with the adults. Makaha farms sent us over the chant and we practiced it with our students before we arrived. We went along with another class and were split up in to two groups with a guide to show us around. One class went to the animals and the other went on a tour of the farm. Animals- The students enjoyed learning about the different animals. They had: Rabbits Fish Chickens Geese Ducks Goats Sheep Turtles Bees They also got to pet all of them and feed them. Tour of the farm: garden On this tour we got to see projects that the students from Makaha created. Kat our guide talked about the different plants. There were so many I couldn't remember all the names. We saw taro, jackfruit, cotton, banana trees, etc. During the tour we got to see, feed, and touch earthworms. After the tour around the farm the students got to plant their own sunflowers. Each student got to take this home. This farm is 5 acres, there is a lot more to see here then what we saw. Lunch The farm has a nice covered outdoor seating area. It has sinks next to it so the children could wash their hands before lunch. Last year we were able to harvest taro and replant it. Each student got to peddle a bike, which turned a blender, and we made smoothies. They used different fruits from around the farm and kalo. The students and adults really enjoyed it. Overall, it's a great educational experience for the kids. The tour guides speak age appropriately to the children. It's a wonderful field trip to attend with your children. The only downfall is its a bit pricey.

I'm going to preface this review by sharing that I'm not a huge fan of watercress. At least, I…read morewasn't. After visiting Sumida Farm and tasting different watercress dishes, I can see myself picking up some watercress from the grocery store. For so many years, I've passed the beautiful green area along Kamehameha Highway in front of Pearlridge and next to Starbucks and thought what a breath of fresh air, compared to everything else in the area along Kam Highway. I was very fortunate to be a part of an exclusive tour of Sumida Farm. They do not do this regularly and it is not open to the general public. We got to meet Mr. David Sumida, the 3rd generation owner of the family-owned business graced us with his presence and gave a brief history lesson about their farm. His parents moved from Japan and began growing watercress. Fast forward to today, many developers have offered millions of dollars for the land in hopes of developing it into something else. Bravo to the Sumida Family for standing their ground and hanging onto the precious, watercress-bearing land that has fed Hawaii for years. We got to walk along the watercress field and even dip our feet in the cool water. Being there was so serene, and being down in the field, I almost forgot that we were surrounded by Kam Highway and Pearlridge Center. We were treated to a special lunch by a chef who whipped up recipes that contained watercress and let me tell you, some of the dishes didn't even taste like it contained watercress even if it was one of the main ingredients. The lunch gave us many new ideas on how to incorporate watercress into our meals. I have a whole new appreciation for this vegetable and for the beautiful farm along Kam Highway.

Sumida Farm is not just good at their job, they're outstanding in their field...of watercress!…read more Today I had the pleasure of taking a tour on their watercress farm! Did you know that we used to have dozens of watercress farms on island? Now there's just 2 farms left on Oahu. I've learnt that it takes about 6-8 weeks, till the watercress grows back. They call it "seasonal crops" with longer summers, and less cool nights in the summer. You're looking at a 30-40% production from July-January (depending on the weather). With a dozen of pure springs where the water flows, is what watercress needs to survive, along with sun, and not too much humidity. Here, you'll also find lots of fish, crayfish, and birds in this environment. You'll also notice the sprinkler system, which is a pest deterrent system, pulling from the spring water (fully sustainable). It was a totally beautiful (and hot) day today! Thank you Sumida Farms for the warm hospitality!

All Vendors are hand picked and "invited" to participate in this craft fair. Shop in air…read moreconditioned comfort. Take a detour from the west bound traffic shop and have dinner. Lots of Tsum Tsum items, gifts baskets, t-shirts, blankets, HECO Cookbook and so much more!

I absolutely loved my experience here! Kōkua Learning Farm isn't just a farm, it's a community hub…read morewith a general store, a cafe, and tons of opportunities to learn and get involved. Everyone here is passionate about sustainability, local farming, and giving back. Every first Saturday of the month, they host a volunteer day from 9am-12pm. I joined for the first time this weekend and had the best experience! The staff were welcoming, super educational, and provided safety protocols, fresh fruit, and hands-on learning about the land. It felt meaningful, enriching, and fun :) I'll definitely be back whether to shop, eat, or volunteer again. Highly recommend if you want to connect with the land and community on the north shore!

This was so much fun. Seeing the movies and TV series that have used the ranch for filming. Our…read moreguide was very knowledgeable of the ranch and WWII and the effects it had on the island.

My Dad and I enjoy our little adventures every time I come home to visit. When I suggested a drive…read moreto Kualoa, my Dad was excited because we hadn't gone to that part of the island in many years. The drive really was very easy and picturesque. Going to the country is really relaxing and the drive reminded me of how beautiful Oahu is and how lucky I am to be from such a wonderful place. Kualoa Ranch has done a great job of marketing itself and expanding to include a market, Kualoa Grown, featuring locally grown produce, products. And meats. The market opens at 10a, 7 days a week. While it's not huge per se, I think it's a good enough size and has a decent variety featuring locally produced items. I ended up buying local chocolate, ulu chips, macadamia poi cookies, miso sausages, beautiful choi sum greens, star fruit, li hing dried apple bananas, kulolo (my favorite), cold coffee drinks, and Kualoa ranch branded merchandise. Admittedly I went a little overboard shopping but I am happy to support local. Prices are a bit steep but that seems to be the norm everywhere nowadays. The ladies working in the market were so sweet and helpful. The aloha was alive and well here! Parking is plentiful but it was full of cars. We did circle around a few times but found a spot. My Dad said this adventure to Kualoa Ranch was so fun and did not disappoint. We will be back! LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE:3.5/5 AMBIANCE: 5/5 PET FRIENDLY: not sure CLEANLINESS: 4/5 PARKING: 4/5

Want to buy local? This is where to go!…read more Kualoa Grown is a little grocery store within Kualoa Ranch that's free to access and has its own parking stalls. It's to your left when you drive into Kualoa Ranch. Open from 10am to 5pm daily. As the name says, the products are either from the ranch itself or locally produced. It includes raw beef and pork, shrimp, fish, and fruits and vegetables. Prices are definitely reasonable for buying local. Compared to Whole Foods and Foodland, I'd rather buy local. I got pork belly, ground pork, and Portuguese sausage. So good! Next time I want to try its beef, which they don't have often I was told. Also, grabbed some taro, which was very good! Cashier was super nice. There were a lot of local baked goods at the front too. Wished I didn't live so far. I'd come in for groceries every week!

Love this farm!! The Hayden mangos are so ono! Everyone was so sweet working here, almost as sweet…read moreas the mangos We stopped here on a NS day after hitting up the goat farm down the road. If you love mangos it is worth the stop. Keep your eyes peeled or you might miss the turn off, it is before the address if coming from town. Mahalo Mango Farm!!

We were coming from Haleiwa heading to Waikiki. We saw a Mango Farm sign. We didn't think much…read moreabout it. We saw the farm had so many mango trees and a lot of mangoes hanging. We contemplated on going back. We abruptly turned our car around and zoomed back to the mango farm. When we got there, I asked if we could take pictures of the mangoes without touching them. We were granted permission. To our amazement of seeing purple mangoes, we had to take photos! They had an abundance of mangoes! We felt like we were in mango heaven. We got to taste the mangoes too! We like them sweet and sour. We bought 4 since we were leaving in 2 days. We continued to take photos. The owners told us to pick a mango that was ready to be picked. It must take a lot of workers to pick all of these mangoes!!! Nevertheless, I'm glad God put this mango farm in our path. We hope you will find this mango farm. Aloha!

If I could give Tradewinds Ranch 10 stars I would! What an amazing place to have a wedding! I…read morehighly recommend this venue. Nestled in the mountains and surrounded by a beautiful farm, this oasis is a perfect place that's away from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu! We live in Hawaii but wanted a quiet and secluded venue and this was a perfect place!!! The owners of the ranch are so sweet and accommodating and their wedding coordinator was helpful and amazing! Thank you for your hospitality!!! We even had a mascot! Shotgun the horse greeted all the guests!

We are locals, born & raised on Oahu. We will be getting married here at Tradewinds in a few months…read more& we could not be happier with it! When I first came across Tradewinds Ranch, there were a few negative reviews from a few years ago circulating around Yelp as well as a few other wedding venue pages. I was RELIEVED to find that Tradewinds Ranch is under NEW MANAGEMENT & the lady mentioned in all of the reviews is no more! Rest assured, the new owners, Joyce & Dave are absolutely amazing! They understand the stressful process of planning a wedding (or any event, for that matter) & have been wonderful from the moment I met them! I'm a bit of an obsessive planner, & Joyce has been available every step of the way to answer any questions I have. This past weekend, we brought our families along to do a pre-wedding tour of the ranch & it was a HIT! I couldn't help it, I just had to show off! The property is gorgeous & PERFECT for anyone in search of a rustic, country themed venue. Complete with a barn, 3 bedroom "barn-dominium" with a full size bar, as well as a 3-bedroom ranch house, the possibilities are endless. This is definitely a one-of-a-kind venue! There is nothing like it here on Oahu (trust me, I spent months searching). As a woman & a huge country music fan, I have been dreaming about the perfect rustic wedding my entire life. With Tradewinds Ranch, my dreams are coming true! Joyce & Dave, I cannot thank you folks enough for making this a wonderful experience for us & our families! Please stay tuned for pics of our special day!