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Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association
The Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association focuses on enhancing equitable opportunities for producers and landowners in Hawaii to develop sustainable agricultural practices. Their initiatives include economic development, education, and training programs.
Overview
What Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association does
What Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association is
The Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association focuses on enhancing equitable opportunities for producers and landowners in Hawaii to develop sustainable agricultural practices. Their initiatives include economic development, education, and training programs.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 25, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association as a community
Community overview
The Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association (OACA) is a nonprofit organization founded by a group of farmers, business owners, landowners, and land managers in Hawaii. The organization is based in Kunia, Hawaii, and focuses on supporting sustainable agriculture and conservation through education, research, and partnerships. OACA aims to mobilize resources for Hawaii's agricultural ecosystem and address economic, social, and environmental challenges in the sector.
Community focus
OACA provides various services aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and supporting producers. Their focus areas include economic development, conservation practices and education, and agrifood partnerships. They offer assistance with grants and loans, business planning, and strategic planning, while also administering the West Oahu Soil and Water Conservation District to provide training in sustainable practices.
Member value
Members benefit from training, grants, and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers, along with educational components on soil health, pesticide safety, and conservation planning. OACA also facilitates collaborations among producers and organizations to enhance agricultural outcomes.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Operators · Students
- Benefits
- mentorship, grant-funding, network-access, and certification
- Program types
- community and training
- Selection criteria
- open
- Sectors
- AgTech
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Events and activity
OACA hosts workshops and training sessions that feature diverse partners with expertise in various agricultural fields, including business planning and grant applications.
Notable members
Key members include Amanda Shaw (Executive Director), Andreanna Kaluhiokalani (Outreach Specialist), Bri Littlefield (Farm Economic Development Specialist), and several founders including Kalani Fronda and Michelle Gorham Dasic.
Common questions
What to know about Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association
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Last reviewed
April 25, 2026
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