Introducing The HEI Organic Education Centre at Mahakaruna Farm

Our mission is to help support and accelerate the stability and success of financially sustainable organic enterprises.

Mahakaruna Farm is a 75-hectare organic farm property in Ngātīmoti, within the Motueka catchment, NZ. The farm is in the process of establishing certified organic herb and vegetable market gardens, fruit, nuts and olives, an heirloom apple orchard, livestock and honey. The centre combines organics and entrepreneurship, and will eventually feature several NZ-owned organic micro-enterprises.

ABOUT US

Our Philosophy and Purpose

Nearly 5 decades of  leadership and involvement in organic research, advocacy, farming  and commerce has convinced us that certified Organic and Regenerative organic agriculture are essential keys to reversing the damage humanity has inflicted on our planet’s air, water, soils and biodiversity.

FACILITIES

OUR FACILITIES

We offer a lovely meeting room onsite with tech features and a kitchenette. The big sliding door gives you access to a large outdoor space with a deck and a view of the ponds and gardens

WORKSHOPS

OUR WORKSHOPS

The onsite classroom facility offers workshops, online seminars and apprenticeships for anyone eager to learn about building successful organic enterprises – from curious lifestyle-block owners to conventional farmers.