Hale Akua Garden Farm
Farm Manager - Hale Akua Garden Farm (Maui, HI)
Hale Akua Garden Farm, Haiku, Hawaii, United States, 96708
Overview
Hale Akua Garden Farm is an organic farm and eco-retreat on Maui’s stunning north shore. Our mission is to grow fresh, healthy food for our retreat guests and community while serving as a working farm that nourishes people and educates volunteers, apprentices, neighbors, and community members about sustainable agriculture. The Opportunity We are seeking a Farm Manager who is not only skilled in animal husbandry and organic farming but also passionate about teaching and inspiring others. This role is central to Lori Grace’s vision: a farm that feeds people, heals the land, helps animals thrive, and educates those who come to learn. Responsibilities
Manage and care for ducks, chickens, goats, fish and soldier fly larvae in humane, healthy systems. Plan, plant, and harvest eggs, fish and organic crops for residents and guests. Develop and maintain regenerative farming systems such as composting, soil improvement, and water conservation. Teach and mentor volunteers, apprentices, neighbors, and community members in organic farming practices. Manage and teach how to use human food waste to grow soldier fly larvae that then become food for chickens, ducks and fish. Collaborate with Hale Akua’s retreat team to align farm operations with community goals. Qualifications
Practical, hands-on experience in organic farming and animal husbandry. Strong communication skills; ability to teach, guide, and mentor others. Leadership and organizational ability to coordinate staff and volunteers. Passion for sustainability, food self-reliance, animal husbandry and community living. Understanding of closed-loop farming where we raise food for our animals right on our land. Inspiration to engage youth and demonstrate that it is possible to grow high-protein vegetables, fish, and poultry on an island that typically imports animal food. Knowledge of how high-protein vegetables contribute to reducing risks of diabetes and how to balance diets with considerations of local fruit varieties. Awareness of local ocean ecology and options for sustainable aquaponics to grow fish on land. Compensation & Benefits
$28–$30/hour, depending on experience and performance. On-site housing option available after a 3-month trial period. Perks: access to our pool, sauna, and hot tub after hours. Training in Nonviolent Communication to support collaboration and leadership. Opportunity to live and work in Maui, leading an organic plant and animal farm that feeds, teaches, and inspires.
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Hale Akua Garden Farm is an organic farm and eco-retreat on Maui’s stunning north shore. Our mission is to grow fresh, healthy food for our retreat guests and community while serving as a working farm that nourishes people and educates volunteers, apprentices, neighbors, and community members about sustainable agriculture. The Opportunity We are seeking a Farm Manager who is not only skilled in animal husbandry and organic farming but also passionate about teaching and inspiring others. This role is central to Lori Grace’s vision: a farm that feeds people, heals the land, helps animals thrive, and educates those who come to learn. Responsibilities
Manage and care for ducks, chickens, goats, fish and soldier fly larvae in humane, healthy systems. Plan, plant, and harvest eggs, fish and organic crops for residents and guests. Develop and maintain regenerative farming systems such as composting, soil improvement, and water conservation. Teach and mentor volunteers, apprentices, neighbors, and community members in organic farming practices. Manage and teach how to use human food waste to grow soldier fly larvae that then become food for chickens, ducks and fish. Collaborate with Hale Akua’s retreat team to align farm operations with community goals. Qualifications
Practical, hands-on experience in organic farming and animal husbandry. Strong communication skills; ability to teach, guide, and mentor others. Leadership and organizational ability to coordinate staff and volunteers. Passion for sustainability, food self-reliance, animal husbandry and community living. Understanding of closed-loop farming where we raise food for our animals right on our land. Inspiration to engage youth and demonstrate that it is possible to grow high-protein vegetables, fish, and poultry on an island that typically imports animal food. Knowledge of how high-protein vegetables contribute to reducing risks of diabetes and how to balance diets with considerations of local fruit varieties. Awareness of local ocean ecology and options for sustainable aquaponics to grow fish on land. Compensation & Benefits
$28–$30/hour, depending on experience and performance. On-site housing option available after a 3-month trial period. Perks: access to our pool, sauna, and hot tub after hours. Training in Nonviolent Communication to support collaboration and leadership. Opportunity to live and work in Maui, leading an organic plant and animal farm that feeds, teaches, and inspires.
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