HARC operates two Research and Breeding Stations in Kunia and Maunawili in Oʻahu. In addition, we have a state-of-the-art Education Center.
Kunia Research Station
An 100 acre farm situated in Kunia, in Central Oʻahu. Kunia is an ideal location for year round quality crop production with winter temperature averages 79.8° F. HARC Kunia Research Station hosts HARC Laboratory Center, HARC Library, and a state of the art Education Center. Operations include researching a diversified crops including vegetables, tubers, farinaceous crops and orchard systems. An example of these program is the development of coffee leaf rust resistant coffee varieties. HARC Kunia Research Station is the home to the k-12 and Community Program, Seeds4Tomorrow. |
Maunawili Breeding Station
An 80-acre farm situated in Maunawili Valley, in Kailua, Oʻahu. Maunawili Valley is recognized as a world-class microclimate. Operations include researching select varieties of coffee, cacao, and tropical hardwoods. An example of these programs is the development of disease-resistant Acacia koa, an endemic Hawaiian tree species with significant cultural, ecological, and economic value. Maunawili Breeding Station host the "Bob Heinz History of Commercial Sugarcane Collection Garden" |