Ma'o Organic Farms

Wai'anae, Hawai'i

MA‘O Farms Apprenticeship

MA‘O Apprenticeship

MA‘O Organic Farms has developed superior, high quality organic fruits and vegetables with excellent customer service while providing unique training and employment opportunities for Wai‘anae youth.

The MA‘O Apprenticeship offers successful applicants a youth-centered, culturally-grounded and ‘aina-based entrepreneurial experience that will hone their skills and knowledge of organic agriculture while producing premium products and services for MA‘O customers and the Wai‘anae community. 

Our goal is to challenge and inspire apprentices to become the food producers, youth mentors, role models, and community leaders of the future.

Apply now for the MA‘O Farm Apprenticeship!

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Teaching, mentoring.

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Land preparation.

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Getting product to market.

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Promotions.

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Making food.

“I never thought I'd be a farmer. But since joining MA‘O, my perspective on agriculture has totally changed. Being an organic farmer is one of the most important jobs in our community and I take pride in training to be one for a career.”

Manny Miles, 23 years old, Native Hawaiian, Farm Apprentice and Leeward Community College Student

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