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Mauifarmacy
Visit mauifarmacy for more information, Mauifarmacy was
formed in 1984 when Mark O.Dunlap; made his move from
the small coastal town of Cannon Beach, Oregon. While in Oregon,
Mark owned and operated a wholesale/retail produce distribution
company in the Cannon Beach area. Here, Mark learned to surf
and became an avid surfer. Always looking for that next great
ride, (and some warmer weather), his choice was easy...Maui bound. |
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Mark Sunrise Surfing on Maui
After settling in Maui,
he began using organic farming practices in the lush tropical
valleys of up-country Maui and started Mauifarmacy / Dunlap Farm, in August
of 1985. In 1992 Dunlap Farm became one of the first Certified
Organic farms in Hawaii, growing tropical organic fruits and
herbs. "BREAK NEW GROUND, NOT YOUR
TOOL" In 1994 Mark designed & patented the "Shovel
Saver" a "Reinforcing sleeve for long handled tools"
U.S. Patent #5,540,472 |
Turmeric Plants
click to view harvested root |
Echinacea |
In 1996 Mark partnered
with Angie & Tom in "Indian Lake Goldenseal, Inc." location Bedrock Farm, RI.
a certified organic Goldenseal farm operation. Together they
built a 15,000 sq.ft. shade structure and planted over 40,000
goldenseal plants.
In 1998 Maui Medicinal Herbs.
Inc. was formed to market agricultural products for Hawaii growers.
Maui Medicinal Herbs now partners with and markets agricultural
products for over 20 different organic farms in Hawaii.The first
packaged product under Maui Medicinal Herbs was "Hawaiian
Kava®" "Brew or Chew®".
Maui Medicinal Herbs soon after added Vcap encapsulations, being the first in Hawaii to offer Fresh freezed dried certified organic whole noni fruit in Vcaps." KONA NONI®" " trade name. |
In 1999, Maui Medicinal Herbs
developed a diversified use plan for 29 acres of state property,
utilizing sustainable organic farming principles and practices.
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Kava and Gotu Kola |
Noni Fruit |
Memberships:
Hawaii Organic Farmers Association... HOFA,
HOFA Certified Organic
1994 to present.
HOFA Organic Certification Handbook Acknowledgment:
Contributing support, guidance, leadership and lots
of volunteer energy.
HOFA Vice President & Maui Coordinator in 2000
Maui Growers - 1996 to present.
Maui Aloha Aina Assocation, MA`A (Educational Outreach)-
Charter Board Member; Vice President Until 3/2005
Mauifarmacy / Dunlap Farm: 29.25 Acres - HOFA
Certified Organic # 203 |
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Mamaki |
Tangerines |
Dioscorea |
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