"Maui's lush landscapes have drawn visitors for decades, but now what comes from the aina (land) is also attracting attention. As the island continues to recover from the 2023 wildfires and a 20.7% drop in tourism between July 2023 and July 2025, more Maui farm owners are opening their fields and facilities to visitors. Farm tours offer educational, entertaining and enriching experiences that offset the high cost of farming and help stimulate the island's economic recovery."
"Interest in agricultural tourism, or agritourism, is surging across the country, generating $1.26 billion in revenue in 2022, and agritourism has the opportunity to reshape how tourists experience the Aloha State. On Maui, it gives visitors an opportunity to explore more rural parts of the island they may not otherwise see, plus a way of connecting to the island from the ground up."
Maui farm owners are opening fields and facilities to visitors as the island recovers from the 2023 wildfires and a 20.7% tourism drop between July 2023 and July 2025. Farm tours provide educational, entertaining, and enriching experiences that help offset high farming costs and stimulate economic recovery. National agritourism generated $1.26 billion in 2022 and offers a way to reshape tourist experiences in Hawaii, bringing visitors to rural parts of islands. Hawaii imports about 85% of its food despite abundant local produce. In Kula, Okoa Farms opened guided tours and farm-to-fork dinners on a 46-acre orchard.
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