You would think Keoki Fukumitsu, who has dedicated his life to helping and serving others through farming and cultivation of kalo or taro, the staple Hawaiian diet, would receive some thanks and maybe even an award or two.

Instead, he and his family, who have been on their land for over seven generations farming taro, making poi and feeding others are now in danger of losing it all.

Developers and others are attempting to gain title to his land because itʻs worth money and lots of it.

Keoki looks at his land and sees the taro he grows through his own back breaking work which enables him to feed his family and others in the local community.

Developers and others look at his land and they see fistfuls of dollars.

When we heard what was going on we went out to meet Keoki and find out why they call him the “Kaloman.”

What we discovered amazed us - not only a real life picture of how itʻs been done for thousands of years, but also a prime example of how to create a sustainable Hawai`i for the future.

Donʻt miss our awe- inspiring visit Keoki the Kaloman, and why he really is one of Hawai`iʻs true heroes all this week on
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"Kaloman - A Visit With Keoki Fukumitsu"

His dream has always been to be a kalo or taro farmer. And for seven generations Keokiʻs family has been stewards of their land on O`ahuʻs windward side growing taro, the plant from which poi is made, the staple diet of Hawaiians. Yet today, theyʻre in danger of losing their property to developers and others. Join us in our visit with Keoki in the beautiful valley of Hakipu`u as he explains the cultural and environmental importance of taro and see for yourself why they call him the Kaloman
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