Grow Some Good

If you have a green thumb or simply want to make a difference, sign up to volunteer with Grow Some Good on Maui! Register as a volunteer to learn about opportunities to help with garden workdays, community outreach, and special projects. If you’re interested in creating a lasting impact, register today!

This past MAY 4th, the Force was definitely with us!!! Licorice Pizza Records and Rolling Live Studios partnered with the team and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, LLC in hosting the annual Sunflower Farm Music festival in Maui. 100% of ticket sales revenue was divided between the three local charities, Grow Some Good, Maui Food Hub, and Common Ground Collective whom we have worked hand in hand with for months planning these special events to bring relief and support to the food insecurity issues they are working hard to overcome. Our sincere thanks to the literal dozens of volunteers who came out to support the event and the amazing sponsors who made it possible, especially Hawaiian Airlines; The Four Seasons Hotel and Resort, Maui; Wailea Golf LLC, Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery; First Hawaiian Bank; the Ulupono Initiativel and our friends Rick Hamada at iHeartMedia and Jackson INK for the amazing media support. Also, a huge thank you to our hosts Kelly King and Bob King for your vision and support...and especially for the use of the "Willie Mobile", a sunflower-powered car once owned by Willie Nelson they loaned us all week!!!! Last but definitely not least, thank you to the musicians who donated their time to join the newly formed Licorice Pizza All-Star Band (Al Jardine , Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Carmine Rojas, Gilby Clarke, Russ McKinnon, Matt Nelson , Gunner Nelson , Slim Jim Phantom, Jennie Vee, Larry Dvoskin, Gretchen Rhodes, Kerry Brown). You were incredible...lets keep this party rocking! For information in sponsoring next year's festival or to book the Licorice Pizza All-Star Band for your next event, please reach out to us here on LinkedIn or pop by and see us (Brian Alli, Jacob Pace, Alyssa Lopez, Grant Parsons) Licorice Pizza Records in Studio City, California!

WE'RE HIRING: Farm Hand – Community Food Systems. The Farmhand will work closely with the Grow Some Good (GSG) Community Food Systems (CFS) team, community partners, and volunteers in helping to build and support Nā Māla Kaiāulu, GSG’s community farm/agroforest. The primary role of the Farm Hand will be to support the creation of a community garden space and the regeneration of 2.5 fallow acres into a community farm/agroforest. While the majority of the work is hands-on and farm-related, the Farm Hand will also assist in community outreach, volunteer days, and distribution of harvest. To apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eZnDj7rf

WE'RE HIRING 🌱 We are actively looking for School Garden Coordinators and would love to chat more about the position. Maui County residents - If you or anyone you know may be interested, please do not hesitate to reach out to discuss the role's responsibilities and requirements.

We met Malie (not the real student's name), a curious and enthusiastic student at one of Grow Some Good's school gardens. Malie's journey with Grow Some Good began when she first laid eyes on the school garden. With a sense of wonder and excitement, Malie eagerly joined her classmates in planting seeds, tending to each plant, and learning about the magic of nature's growth cycle. As weeks turned into months, Malie's connection to the garden deepened. She marveled at the transformation of tiny seeds into robust plants, relished the Garden Coordinator's lessons, and reveled in the joy of working alongside her friends in the garden beds. Through Grow Some Good's farm to school program, Malie not only discovered the joy of gardening but also acquired valuable skills that went beyond the classroom walls. She learned about nutrition, sustainability, and the connection to nature. Most importantly, Malie found a sense of pride and ownership in the garden – a space where she could nurture her passions and watch them flourish. As the seasons changed and the garden evolved, so did Malie. She blossomed into a young gardener, filled with a newfound appreciation for the 'aina (land) and a deep-rooted sense of responsibility towards her community and the environment. There is a transformative power of planting seeds of change – one garden, one student, and one community at a time. Join us by supporting www.growsomegood.org

Join us on March 30th as we celebrate gardens as healing & nourishing spaces 🌱 This event is in partnership with Chef Hui Hawaii, Tropical Fungi Academy, UH Maui College Kauluwehi Biocultural Garden, Root & Rise Hawaii, PATCH, When We Shine, and Grow Some Good. https://lnkd.in/gKAqVPJS

Lokelani Intermediate had a special ceremony to receive their cultural board and stone and learn their significance. Mr. Kawewehi Pundyke and Loʻiloa partnered with the school to create these cultural tools and guided our students and staff in their usage with care and honor. Approximately 120+ attendees gathered during period 3, including students from various classes actively participating in the demonstrations. Special thanks to Maui Huliau Foundation for their support during the activities. Students and staff had a hands-on experience with kuʻi kalo and tasting kalo paʻa, fostering a deeper connection to traditional practices. With the Office of Hawaiian Education's Aloha ʻĀina grant support, the school acquired the board and stone and collaborated with Loʻiloa. Let's continue to embrace kalo cultivation and consumption, both traditionally and in modern ways, to nurture the well-being and resilience of our Lokelani community!

A field of blooming sunflowers will be the backdrop for the 2024 Sunflower Farm Music Festival on Saturday, May 4th, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, announced by Licorice Pizza owner Kerry Brown. This iconic Maui event will be hosted at the family farm of Pacific Biodiesel founders Bob and Kelly King in Maui’s Central Valley. 100% of the profits will benefit Maui-based non-profits focused on supporting local farming and helping grow Maui’s food security: Maui Hub, Common Ground Collective, and Grow Some Good.

We are hiring! Please help us find wonderful candidates to join our team. We are looking for Upcountry School Garden Coordinators and a Community Food Systems Manager. 🌱 Garden Coordinators: https://lnkd.in/gawGj_QP 🌱 CFS Manager: https://lnkd.in/geKpc998