Ocean Grace Farms
A farm born out of love of
family, ‘āina, and cacao.
Ocean Grace Farms is a 3-acre cacao orchard located in Kalaoa on the west side of Hawaiʻi Island, nestled on the slopes of Hualālai. We are dedicated to natural farming, emphasizing harmony with the ʻāina and supporting soil and plant health through the cultivation of indigenous microorganisms.
Our mission is to enhance the land for future generations, demonstrating our respect for the community and honoring the legacy of those who came before us. At Ocean Grace Farms, we are committed to producing the highest quality food, herbs, and medicine. Our ultimate goal is to craft exceptional single-origin chocolate, rooted in our values of mālama ʻāina and integrity.
Our Core Values
ʻOhana
Translated as “family,” ʻohana and community inspire all that we do. ‘Oha refers to the corm of the kalo, which creates many offshoots, yet all are connected to the same ‘oha. Like kalo, we are all connected.
ʻIke ʻĀina
Meaning “knowledge from/about the land,” ʻike ʻāina honors the land as our greatest teacher and ally. That is why practicing kilo, or keen observation, is our most valuable practice as farmers.
ʻIke ʻKūpuna
Kūpuna means “elder” or “ancestor,” including the many generations who came before us who guide us and are a source of wisdom, strength, and inspiration. We believe the past is the key to a sustainable future.
Mālama
Mālama translates as “to care for; to honor.” We steward our ‘āina with natural farming practices, prioritizing the health of our families, communities, and land.
“Growing up on a farm in San Jose as a farmer’s son and having a farmer as a father is deeply integrated into my identity, who I am, and my walking through life. It would be impossible for me to be here on this cacao farm without those identities and feelings being stirred up.
What really stirs it up for me is when Reno and Olivia are playing on the farm. That evokes the joy I experienced growing up on a farm, a childhood that today is sadly unique. For me, it was joy-filled and meaningful, and it remains meaningful and alive in me today.”
— Marty “Nunu” Mazzanti