Our Work

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    Agriculture

    Sustainable agriculture aims to take care of the land and the land provide local food for our communities.

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    Land

    With the end of the sugar cane industry in Hawai’i, Edmund C. Olson was able to secure thousands of acres for agriculture and conservation.

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    Energy

    Olson Trust seeks to invest in and develop clean energy for Hawai’i. Current projects generate hydroelectric and solar energy.

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This work drives our mission to grow sustainable agriculture, protect natural resources, and invest in Hawaiʻi’s people.

Our Companies

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Hands, arms, and bill of cap are visible of coffee picker, pulling red cherry off of coffee tree with green and red fruit.


Hāmākua Macadamia Nut Company

100% Hawaiʻi-grown macadamia nuts all grown, harvested by hand, and roasted on Hawaiʻi island.


Kaʻū Coffee Mill

From farm-to-cup, coffee is grown, milled, roasted, and served in Kaʻū, on Hawaiʻi island.

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Kaʻū Farms Management

Managing nearly 10,000 acres of agricultural lands in the district of Ka‘ū.

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Pālehua Ranch

Stewarding 2,687 acres of conservation and agricultural land, with historical and archeological sites, on the island of Oʻahu.

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We support organizations helping land and people thrive.

Our Partners

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    Mālama Learning Center

    Teaching and inspiring communities to care for their ​treasured people and places.

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    Trust for Public Land

    Creating public space and protection of land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.

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    O.K. Farms

    Feeding their community and taking care of the land through diversified sustainable agriculture, in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.

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Our team is committed to continuing Edmund Olson’s legacy.

Our Team