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Forming Formed: 2007 Established: 2007
HamakuaHarvest
Papaaloa, Hawaii,
United States
(Hamakua Coast)
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 We have tried to gel a community several times but are finding the processing very disruptive to our children therefor we are putting our IC on hold for now. We to accept sort term guest as noted below.
Hamakua Harvest is a 14 acre mostly organic farm (No herbicides or pesticides) commercial orchard located on the Hamakua coast (North East) of the Big Island. We currently grow guava for the wholesale juicing market. However our goal is goal is to establish a self sufficient diversified farm where we can help educate others
We live off grid (No utility lines, electric, phone, or cable TV). We do have limited electric via Solar and backup generator. We have catchment water for washing dishes, and showering, we use an in-ground compost toilet (outhouse). No TV, Internet, Phone lines( If you have Verizon or ATT Cell it should work)
We are looking for people seriously interested in working hard to establish a earth friendly sustainable agro based business. Have space for up to two woofer, each with their own bunk cabin. In exchange for 15 hrs of work per week we provide a cot in a clean, dry bunk houses. You are responsible for your meals, or if you prefer. You can eat meals with the family for $10 per day (When we eat out your are on your own). We require a minimum of 2 week
 
Website: http://www.wwoofusa.org/farms/1712
Contact:
Roy
PO Box 180
Papaaloa, Hawaii 96780 United States

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Last Updated:12/27/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (We offer short term visist through the WWOOFers programs, see wwoofusa.org)
Visitor Process: Contact us via email; we will respond and fully describe what we are up to, and allow both you and us to ask questions and determine if it is a good fit.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
6
Non-member Residents:
2
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(20 hrs per week for basic acomadations, with opertunity to profit share for additional time)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
14 acres (5.7 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
2
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Prohibited
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
(We insist on non confratational respect for others spiritual choices)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
 
 
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