夏威夷州教育部

Ka 'Oihana Ho'ona'auao o ke Aupuni 夏威夷

Farm to School

The Department is continuing its efforts to ensure every student participates in agriculture or nutrition education, and provide every public school with a garden to strengthen food security, student learning, and local economies statewide.

Locally sourced green papaya and bok choy
Locally sourced green papaya and bok choy
Locally grown apple bananas
Locally grown apple bananas
Chicken papaya soup using locally sourced green papaya and bok choy
Chicken papaya soup served using locally sourced green papaya and bok choy
Locally grown apple bananas served at Kaneohe Elementary
Banana pancakes served using local apple bananas

Hawaiʻi Farm to School Plan

Under Superintendent Keith Hayashi’s leadership, the Department is refocusing its efforts, strengthening partnerships, and taking action to reach the statewide goal of 30% locally sourced food by 2030. The Hawaiʻi Farm to School Plan (PDF) outlines these efforts.

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Goal 1: 30% of food served in public school meals will be locally sourced.

Locally sourced food means products that are grown, raised and harvested in Hawai‘i, including both fresh and value-added items.

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Goal 2: All students will participate in agriculture or nutrition education.

This includes hands-on, standards-aligned instruction in science, health, Career & Technical Education, and Hawaiian Studies.

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Goal 3: Every public school in Hawaiʻi will have a garden.

Gardens support social-emotional learning, reinforce core subjects, and offer a powerful connection to land, food and culture.

Reports and Policies

In the News

Read about Hawaiʻi public schools efforts to incorporate fresh, locally grown produce in their school meals:

Kahuku High students and teacher in garden
Kahuku High
Kalo plant at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Garden
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School