Data-informed. Community Driven.
Born from the recognition that Hawaiʻi's agricultural future lies in the intersection of traditional wisdom and technological innovation.
Makaliʻi Metrics
Our Ancestral Roots & Modern Vision
Makaliʻi Metrics LLC, founded in June 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, was built upon the legacy of bio-centric sciences rooted in Hawaiian ancestral practices. Our mission centers on learning from the practices of aloha ʻāina—the commitment to land stewardship and regeneration—by merging these ancient principles with modern agricultural analyses. Recognizing the critical need to support local producers, our company was established to address Hawaiʻi's unique environmental challenges, such as soil depletion, high dependence on imported food, and need for culturally-informed soil analysis resources. We aim to empower ʻāina practitioners across Hawaiʻi with tools and data to foster climate resilience and strengthen food system security, thus advancing a vision of sustainability grounded in Hawaiian heritage and modern science.
Our approach combines cutting-edge technology with generations of Hawaiian agricultural knowledge.
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AI-Powered Soil Analytics
Advanced machine learning algorithms process complex soil data to deliver actionable insights for optimal crop management and soil health restoration.
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Community Monitoring Platform
User-friendly tools that enable farmers and communities to track, analyze, and improve their soil health metrics in real-time.
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Traditional Knowledge Integration
Unique approach combining ancestral Hawaiian agricultural practices with modern scientific methodologies.
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Laboratory Infrastructure
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Establishing Hawaiʻi's Only Comprehensive Local Soil Laboratory
The Challenge
Hawaiʻi's farmers and land stewards currently face significant delays and costs when sending soil samples to mainland laboratories. Results can take weeks to return, and mainland labs often lack understanding of Hawaiʻi's unique volcanic soils, microclimates, and agricultural context.
The Solution
Makaliʻi Metrics is building a state-of-the-art soil testing facility that combines advanced analytical equipment, rapid turnaround times, Hawaiian-specific soil baselines, integration of traditional ecological knowledge, and community-accessible resources.
Led by Experts Rooted in Hawaiʻi
Our team brings together decades of agricultural experience, cultural knowledge, and technological innovation
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FOUNDER
As Founder and Owner, Daniel brings over a decade of experience in Hawaiʻi's agricultural sector. He has led large-scale soil sampling and analysis projects, including a USDA-led assessment across the islands and a bioenergy project on Maui. Daniel also currently serves as Director of Cultivation at private greenhouse and horticulture operations in Hawaiʻi, managing a team of 25+ cultivators. His deep expertise in soil carbon dynamics and commitment to sustainable practices drive Makaliʻi Metrics mission to integrate traditional knowledge with innovative soil science.
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CO-FOUNDER
Co-founder and Owner, Kuhaʻo is the Creative Director of Sig Zane Designs and SZKaiao, where he integrates cultural values into design. His work spans from local branding projects to architectural wayfinding, reflecting his commitment to Hawaiian cultural preservation. Kuhaʻo also serves as the President of the Edith Kanakaʻole Foundation, leveraging his generational knowledge to support cultural and environmental education.
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CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
As the CTO, Zackary is passionate about soil science and sustainable agriculture. With a degree in Plant and Environmental Protection Services from the University of Hawaiʻi, he coordinates soil sampling and transport logistics for Makaliʻi Metrics and develops predictive soil models using Python-based systems.
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