About Us

Kaua’i Hemp Company (KHC) was established in 2019 with a mission to usher in a new wave of sustainable agriculture and organic farming in Hawaii through responsible farming and production of Hawaii-grown hemp-derived CBD and CBG products. Hawaii has a long history of creating industry around agriculture, from sugarcane to pineapple to tropical flowers. However, over the past several decades our community, particularly on Kauai, has watched as much of our farmland has been leased to out-of-state big ag and seed companies that use conventional farming methods that include the use of toxic pesticides that lead to a host of undesirable consequences.

Our Story

For the past century, the Kaneshiro family has been a steadfast presence in the farming community on Kauai. Over the years, they have witnessed the influx of conventional agriculture companies into Hawaii. Amidst this transformation, Daryl Kaneshiro saw an opportunity to promote safer and healthier farming practices through organic methods. He envisioned providing clean and effective organic hemp-derived products to the community, and thus, Kauai Hemp Company was born.

 

“Unko” Daryl Kaneshiro

Judiah McRoberts

 

When establishing Kauai Hemp Company, Daryl was committed to ensuring the company’s longevity by entrusting the mission to the next generation. Judiah McRoberts, who grew up on a family farm in Kauai and had a robust medical background, was a natural choice to help lead the team. Judiah, a Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience, became a passionate advocate for CBD after witnessing its impact on a pediatric patient with chronic seizures in 2012. This experience spurred his dedication to the Hawaii medical cannabis and hemp community.

In 2019, the first hemp seeds were planted, marking the official formation of Kauai Hemp Company. The company’s vision is to be the standard for what a cannabinoid company should embody. Today, Kauai Hemp Company thrives under the guidance of a remarkable team of individuals. This diverse group includes experienced entrepreneurs, science and medical professionals, political experts, hemp farmers, and compliance specialists. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, driving the company forward in the complex, fast-growing, and comprehensive hemp industry.

Kauai Hemp Co. Team

Where

Oma’o

Our hemp farm and processing laboratory are located on the south shore of Kaua’i in ‘Oma’o, on a property that was once part of a 220-acre sheep farm. Sheep are still used to this day to maintain the landscaping around our solar panels and non-active farmland.

Hawai’i

With thousands of different uses for industrial hemp, our company believes that hemp can fill the void that was left when the sugar and pineapple plantations ceased operations by ushering in a new era of agriculture and manufacturing in Hawai’i. Hemp will become a vital part of the economy, and will relieve some of Hawai’i’s dependence on tourism to support our local economy.

Kaua’i

Kaua’i has a history rooted in agriculture. Kaua’i has watched a number of different agricultural industries come and go over the years, leaving a vacuum for jobs and industry. It is our hope that hemp will fill this space and create sustainable long-lasting jobs and economic growth on Kaua’i.

Our Organic Hemp Farm

Our company is the first USDA-certified organic hemp farm in the State of Hawai’i. We were certified by Oregon Tilth as they are a comprehensive and well-known certifier. We use organic farming practices to ensure we are creating the safest highest-quality hemp-derived CBD and CBG products for you.

Our outdoor farm utilizes tropical sunlight, fresh air, water, and volcanic mineral-rich red dirt to create the ideal cultivation site for our hemp. Additionally, we’ve implemented the use of solar panels to power our facilities to reduce our impact on the environment.

Kauai Hemp Company Farm

Our Processing Facility

Our processing facility houses state-of-the-art extraction equipment to process the cleanest cannabinoid products available in the state of Hawai’i. We utilize cryogenic ethanol extraction and wiped-film distillation to produce all of our organic CBD and CBG distillate, which we then use to create our line of tinctures, topicals, and so much more! No shortcuts are taken in the process leading to some of the purest and potent distillate produced.

We utilize liquid chromatography to create broad-spectrum CBD distillate or hydrocarbon precipitation for CBD isolate. Our R&D department has created a liquid water-soluble CBD concentrate and we are currently working on many more amazing products to share with you all soon!

The KHC Difference

Our products are of the highest quality and are created to help support your overall well-being, natural sleep cycles, and recovery.

Taste the difference

Frequently, our customers’ first reaction to our CBD is the smooth and pleasant taste, noting that it doesn’t have a strong flavor like many other brands currently available. Our vertically integrated approach means we bring an extreme level of care and dedication to the cultivation of hour hemp and the creation of our CBD and CBG formulas.

● Cryogenic extraction

● No pesticides, heavy metals are harmful chemicals are used.

● Certified Organic from soil to oil.

Feel the difference

Just like the feeling of the warm tropical sun, our Hawaii-grown hemp just hits differently. Our products are of the highest quality and are created to help support your overall well-being, sleep, and recovery. *

● Hawaii Grown and manufactured

● Simple Ingredients

● Range of benefits

See the difference

We take pride in our products and the way we conduct our business. Our commitment to producing the finest products and being environmentally conscious are top of mind. We apply this lens to everything, from the clarity of our tinctures to our sustainable growing techniques and packaging.

● Solar powered facility

● Earth-friendly packaging

● Excellent customer support

Learn more about what sets Kauai Hemp Company apart here.

Embrace Sustainable Wellness

Discover the benefits of Hawaii-grown, organic CBD and CBG products from Kaua’i Hemp Company, promoting safer, healthier farming practices for our community.

Impact

Community

We feel that by working with local partners we will stimulate the highly beneficial agriculture industry here on Kaua’i, creating a culture of self-sustainability.

It’s important to be an example and resource for other Hawai’i hemp farmers. It is our goal to partner with other farmers to assist them in hemp farming, with an emphasis on drying hemp biomass. Our commercial dryer is capable of drying 2800 lbs in a 21-hour drying cycle. Please contact us if you are looking for toll processing in Hawaii.

Kauai Hemp Company x Surfrider

Environment

Our company puts the utmost emphasis on reducing our footprint. To accomplish this, we completed our state-of-the-art photovoltaic system in December 2019 to sustainably power all operations. We have a well onsite to supply a gravity-based irrigation system and our packaging is eco-friendly.

Our Values

Work Ethic

We are steadfast in our drive to produce exceptional products.

We are unparalleled in our dedication towards our customers and collaborative partnerships.

We are a beacon in our ethical pursuit of transparency and compliance while honoring our heritage.

KULEANA

Responsibility

We are committed to transparency regarding our processing and farming practices to provide the highest quality cannabinoid products to our customers, available locally and globally.

We utilize sustainable energy practices and technology, along with regenerative organic farming practices to reduce our carbon footprint both on a local and global scale.

We strive to diversify Hawaii’s economy by creating new agricultural and STEM job opportunities statewide. We contribute to the community by partnering with local businesses and organizations that share our values.

PASSION

We support our employees by providing an environment that fosters personal development and professional growth.

We are dedicated in our efforts to be on the leading edge of the rapidly evolving Hemp industry.

We take pride in promoting wellness by developing products of the highest quality using state-of-the-art technologies.