edible Magazine’s Best Farms in Hawaii
Farm-hop with this magical guide to the best farms in Hawai’i.
Every year, edible Hawaiian Islands magazine publishes their much-anticipated Hawai’i Farm Guide. The 8th annual edition came out June 2nd, 2021, and is chock-full of delicious suggestions.
What are the highlights?
We love that edible Hawaiian Islands magazine makes simple lists for each island, highlighting unique aspects of each magical location.
Pick your produce based on where you’re living or visiting with this all-encompassing guide from edible magazine on the best farms in Hawai’i. Each island has three to four pages of Hawai’i Farmer’s Markets, CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture, or “Veggie Boxes”), and Farm Tours.
Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiʻi Island brings a buzz.
Big Island is booming with fresh tea and coffee opportunities.
Ever hear of Kona Coffee? In addition to daily farmer’s markets and all the delicious things mentioned above, the “Big Island,” or Hawaiʻi Island is full of over a dozen lush, world-renowned tea and coffee farms you can tour to put a pep in your step. There’s even an app you can download specifically for Hawaiʻi Island farms, markets, and happenings around the island. Download it from your mobile device for apple or android or check out their website at hifarmtrails.com.
Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi is small, but mighty
And packed to the brim with fresh flavors.
The stunning Garden Island makes a day out of visiting some of the most scenic and isolated farms in the beautiful state of Hawaiʻi. There are two full pages of outdoor delights listed in the epic guide created by edible magazine. With farmer’s markets every day of the week (except Friday), juicy tropical fruit is just a car ride away. On interactive food and farm tours, you can taste fresh vanilla, rum, pineapples, chocolate, and more.
Maui
Maui is the quintessential island …
…for a vast range of farm tours, farmer’s markets, and adventurous activities.
The Valley Isle provides scenic views as you drive Upcountry early on a Saturday to shop at the Kula farmer’s market. A little biased, as this is the island I live on, but this is the best market to go to—and the earlier, the better. One-of-a-kind Maui farm tours offer everything from alien-like dragon fruit, coconuts, goat cheese, macadamia nuts, and so much more.
Oʻahu
Oahu offers a
fresh reprieve.
Discover farms off the beaten path and away from the hustle-and-bustle of Honolulu, the heart of the Hawaiʻi economy.
City life comes easy to those that live it every day, but when you’re visiting Hawaiʻi, you want to see palm trees, crystal clear beaches, endless green rolling hills, and towering volcanoes. The edible magazine lists all of the Oahu farmer’s markets, which cover Thursday-Sunday, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to get the freshest food available on this busy island. A handful of farm tours take you off Oahu’s beaten path for charming farm-to-table eating, relaxing wine-tasting, or garden strolls.