Food Production Zones
Actively managed planting areas for perennial fruit, herbs, teas, and companion crops—expanded over time as capacity allows.
Growing food resilience through ʻāina stewardship in Puna, Hawaiʻi.
A phased, non-residential agricultural stewardship project focused on breadfruit and citrus care, soil restoration, composting, and efficient rainwater-fed irrigation—supporting household food production and limited community sharing.
- Food security
- Agroforestry
- Soil health
- Rainwater irrigation
- Community resilience
Project Quick Facts
- Location
- Tiki Gardens (Puna District), Hawaiʻi Island
- Project type
- ʻĀina stewardship + small-scale food production
- Primary crops
- Breadfruit (ʻulu), citrus (lemon/lime/orange), herbs & roots
- Water source
- Non-potable rainwater catchment (ag use only)
- Status
- Phase-based improvements + partner outreach
About the project
The Puna ʻĀina Project is a practical, outcomes-driven effort to restore overgrown agricultural land into productive food-growing space using Hawaiʻi-appropriate, low-input practices.
Purpose
Increase locally grown food through stewardship of existing trees and new plantings, while improving soil health, water efficiency, and long-term land care. The project is intentionally non-residential and focused on agricultural use and community benefit.
Approach
- Selective clearing of invasive or non-productive vegetation
- Composting + soil amendments to rebuild fertility
- Perennial crop care: ʻulu and citrus stewardship
- Rainwater-fed irrigation distribution (ag use only)
- Protective measures to reduce losses from feral animals
What we’re building
A phased set of improvements that supports long-term food production, safe tool storage, and responsible land management.
Irrigation & Catchment Integration
Efficient distribution lines supplied by an existing non-potable rainwater catchment system dedicated to agricultural use.
Agricultural Utility Workspace
A small non-habitable agricultural utility area for tool storage and agricultural work activities that support food production. (Plans may be shared with partners as needed.)
Measurable outcomes
We track outputs in plain terms: harvest weights, plant counts, managed area, and photo documentation over a 12-month cycle.
200+ lb
Breadfruit (ʻulu) stewardship target
120+ lb
Citrus (lemon/lime/orange) combined
2,000 sq ft
Actively managed food production area
Photo + logs
Planting and harvest documentation
Note: These are initial planning targets and may be refined based on site conditions, seasonality, and partner guidance.
Documents & references
Links below are placeholders so you can drop PDFs into /documents/ later without changing the site layout.
Project Snapshot (PDF)
One-page overview for partners, donors, and fiscal sponsors.
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Agricultural Utility Workshop Plans (PDF)
Permit-ready plan set and notes (share selectively as needed).
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Planting & Stewardship Notes
Short notes about breadfruit care, citrus stewardship, soil amendment, and irrigation layout.
Coming soonPartner / Fiscal Sponsor Info
How to support this project through aligned 501(c)(3) partnerships and tax-deductible giving pathways.
Coming soonSupport & collaboration
We’re open to collaboration with existing 501(c)(3) organizations (fiscal sponsorship), technical partners, and aligned funders interested in food security and ʻāina stewardship in Puna.
Fiscal sponsorship
If your organization provides fiscal sponsorship, we can share a simple project scope, budget, and reporting approach.
In-kind support
Tools, soil inputs, irrigation supplies, plants, and local expertise can meaningfully accelerate progress.
Funding pathways
Microgrants, donor-advised funds, and community partnerships—structured for transparency and measurable outcomes.
Want the short version?
Send the snapshot PDF to a potential partner or funder.
Contact
Use this info in outreach emails and partner follow-ups.
Project contact
Zack Anderson
zackandersonconsulting@gmail.com
TMK: (3) 1-6-031-240 (for project reference)
Quick note for partners
This project is non-residential. Agricultural improvements are phase-based, documented, and aligned with food security and ʻāina stewardship goals. We can provide a one-page snapshot, basic budget, and measurable outcomes plan on request.