9 Farms that Feed Maui

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Hawaiʻi still imports the bulk of its food, most estimates land in the 85 to 90% range, which is why local farms matter in a way you can actually feel day to day. The good news, Maui agriculture keeps finding new lanes, from tour-worthy upcountry plots to working ranches and cacao orchards tucked into East Maui. Here are nine farms that continue to nourish the island, with a few key updates from the original post.

9 Maui farms

Here are 9 Maui farms that nourish Maui

O’o Farm

Oʻo Farm is still one of Upcountry’s most memorable farm experiences, sitting high on the slopes with cool temps that make leafy greens and herbs happy. The biggest change since 2019 is that Oʻo leans heavily into agritourism now, tours are the way most visitors experience the property, and you’ll want a reservation.

Worth knowing

Visits are tour-based, book ahead
Expect a true farm-to-table setup, you’ll see what’s growing, then you’ll eat it

Kumu Farms

Kumu Farms is very much still feeding Maui, and it’s also much easier to visit than the original post makes it sound. Their public-facing home base is tied closely to Maui Tropical Plantation, where you can shop produce and local goods, and grab food and drinks at the cafe and farm bar.

Best way to do it

Stop in for produce, then build lunch around whatever looks best that day
If you’re buying fruit to take back to your hotel, this is a smart first stop

Surfing Goat Dairy

Surfing Goat Dairy is still the Upcountry classic, goats, cheese, tours, tastings, the whole thing. The operation has evolved over the years, with more structured experiences and a strong focus on culinary offerings beyond just the farm visit.

Good picks

Do a tasting even if you skip a full tour
If you’re into sweets, their goat milk truffles have a loyal following for a reason

Hana Ranch

Hāna Ranch remains a major working ranch on East Maui, known for grass-finished beef and a broader commitment to land stewardship. Availability and distribution can shift, but the ranch is still active and the brand is still part of Maui’s local food story.

Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm

Aliʻi Kula Lavender Farm is still a Maui landmark, but one detail really needs updating, it’s not open every day. It typically runs a limited weekly schedule now, so you’ll want to check hours before you drive Upcountry. The gardens, the gift shop, and the lavender everything vibe are still exactly what people come for.

Ono Organic Farms

ONO Organic Farms is still doing its thing in Kipahulu, growing certified organic coffee and tropical fruit in one of the lushest corners of the island. Visits are primarily reservation-based, and it’s a trek if you’re not already staying in East Maui, but it’s the kind of stop that makes the Road to Hāna feel like more than just lookout points.

Hana Gold

Hāna Gold is still Maui’s best-known cacao name, with chocolate that leans into local flavors and a farm story that goes back decades. Tours and visitor experiences exist, but formats and scheduling can change, so it’s another one where a quick check before you go saves you a headache.

Hoaloha Farms

Hoaloha Farms is still active, and still closely tied to kalo, taro that fits Central Maui like it always has. The original post lists a bunch of restaurants where you might taste their produce, and the spirit of that is still true, but West Maui dining has been through real change since the 2023 wildfire, so specific restaurant availability and menus can shift. The better, more durable update is this, Hoaloha’s ingredients show up around the island, especially in places that care about local sourcing.

Oko‘a Farms

ʻOkoʻa Farms has one of the biggest “needs updating” moments in the whole post, because they’re far more public-facing now than they were in 2019. Along with their farming operation, they have a permanent Upcountry market presence with long daily hours, which makes it much easier to buy local produce without chasing a farmers market schedule.