Discovering the Heart of Hawaiʻi: Farming Kalo in Waimea Valley | Hawai'i

Guided by passionate and dedicated farmer Dayton Supebedia, Explorer Josh uncovered the rich traditions of Hawaiian kalo farming and deep cultural roots that make Hawai’i truly unique.
Explorer Josh arrived in Waimea Valley with little knowledge about kalo, or taro, as it is commonly known outside Hawaiʻi. He'd been to Hawaiʻi multiple times but had never encountered kalo or understood its significance. Dayton Supebedia, a laidback young guy and passionate farmer, greeted Josh shyly on a rainy day. He works tirelessly to cultivate kalo and other traditional Hawaiʻian crops such as sugar cane, banana, sweet potato, and kava.
Kalo has been a staple crop in Hawaiʻi for centuries and after Dayton showed Josh how kalo is farmed, it was time to learn how to make poi - a traditional Hawaiian dish made from the kalo root.
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Director, Videographer and Producer: Isobella Boriella
Photographer: Matt Horspool