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In 1997, Waipoli Hydroponic Greens was just starting up on a small plot of land in upper Kula. Since then, its growth has been nothing short of incredible. The farm now starts, grows and harvests around 30,000 lettuce plants every week! Our chefs got a chance to tour the hydroponic farm, which has become one of the most recognized and successful brands on the island. In our video, see how it blends science and skill with the art of agriculture.
Whether you’re used to seeing them covered in chocolate or hanging from trees, macadamia nuts are part of Maui, and are included in our farm-to-table culture. At Fork & Salad, we use them fresh on our salad ingredient line, and in our popular mac nut pesto (featured on several signature sandwiches). Waihe‘e Valley Plantation takes great pride in growing mac nuts in the most natural, sustainable ways possible. In this “Know Your Farmers” video, Chef Travis visits the peaceful Maui plantation, home to around 17,000 mac nut trees on more than 11,000 acres. Get more details on the operation in our blog on Waihe‘e Valley Plantation.
Kumu Farms in Waikapū has an outstanding reputation for quality produce, found at restaurants around the island and at its fresh farm stand at Maui Tropical Plantation. In this video, Chef Travis gives us a look at how the farm’s passion and mission connect with Fork & Salad.
Oko‘a Farms is known for its special, diverse produce, and has built an impressive presence at the upcountry Farmers Market on Saturdays. In this video, Chef Travis gets an up-close look at what it takes to care for an amazing array of 60+ crops, and finds out why the farm calls itself Oko‘a!