Know Your Farmer Alliance

(KYFA) is a grassroots educational and activist group of farmers, gardeners and others interested in ecological food production and local self-sufficiency on Hawai'i Island. We hope to promote natural growing practices throughout the island by lectures, seed exchanges, workshops, farm tours, demonstrations, meetings, networking and our own seasonal newsletters.

is as self-sufficient as possible and cares for its land and people with a passion. Pure, fresh, local and naturally grown food is our birthright and our vision. There is much to learn from each other and all are welcome.

are open to the public and often have a minimal cost.  To view a complete description of the event select the event on the calendar "upcoming events".

is new and more information will be added over time. Please stay tuned as we develop this resource.

islandwide contact:

- 808-936-7040

West Hawai'i contact:

- 808-322-2801

- more information and self-subscription here:

• Newsletter writing and editing - send us an article with a story of your farm.
  
• Farm tour offerings - would you like to hold a tour on your farm?
  
• Public outreach
• Farm policy research and legislation
• Workshop offerings- Is there a workshop that you would like to teach?
  
• Event volunteers
• Local economy connections
• Resources to share (books, videos, DVDs, equipment, etc.)
• Indigenous agricultural practices and information
• Permaculture and eco-farm video production
• Pure food and health information
• Ideas...