The last of the three visits to historical sites on the island of Hawaii by the Placed-Based Literacy students and instructors was to the Uchida Living History Coffee Farm in Captain Cook on a beautiful Saturday (2/5/11). The class came together to learn about an early immigrant from Japan had earned a living growing coffee and raised a family in the early 20th century on the Kona coast of Hawaii.
Our guides for the day shared with us how the Uchida family had grown and processed coffee on their small farm. They also provided a glimpse into how the family lived. The coffee trees that were planted a hundred years ago are still producing coffee cherries. The home of the Uchida’s lived in has been restored and the coffee mill that processed the coffee beans is still standing.
The Mr. Uchida that started the farm must have been an exceptional man as he came to Hawaii to work on the sugar plantation and self educated himself in English and Hawaiian. Through his self education, hard work, and skilled craftsmanship he was able to raise five children on his small farm in Kona.
Video of Farm
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