Our Story

A family farm in Waianae, growing the future of food.

The Waianae Valley

Waianae Valley sits on Oahu's leeward coast, a place where the mountains meet the ocean and the earth remembers the hands that have worked her for generations. The West Side has long been home to Hawaii's agricultural heart.

Every morning, we wake to a valley that challenges us to be better stewards. It's where we grow, where we learn, and where we build something that matters—food that connects people back to the earth it came from.

"We don't fight nature. We work with it."
David Wong
Founder, Natural Farmer

David Wong's path to Natural Farming wasn't a straight line—it was a winding trail of curiosity, failure, and discovery. Years ago, he watched conventional agriculture and its endless chemicals destroy the very soil it was meant to feed. Something had to change.

When he discovered Korean Natural Farming (KNF), it was like finding a key to a door he didn't know was there. The philosophy was simple yet revolutionary: work with nature, not against it. Microbes, fermented plant extracts, deep-litter bedding—these became the tools of his revolution.

He adapted these time-tested Korean methods to Hawaii's unique climate, soil, and culture. Over years of experimentation, he built a system that thrives here in Waianae, producing food so clean and vital that it's become the gold standard for Hawaii's best restaurants and conscious consumers.

Our Values

At the heart of Mountain View Farms is a commitment to three core principles that guide everything we do.

Thriving planter box

Health

Clean food grown in living soil creates healthier plants, healthier animals, and healthier people. It's that simple.

Young moringa tree sprouting

Sustainability

We build soil that gets stronger every year, creating a farm that regenerates instead of depletes. This is agriculture for the next generation. Read the environmental story →

David Wong giving a farm tour

Community

We're not just farming. We're feeding our island, supporting local chefs, and keeping agriculture alive in Waianae for generations to come.

Milestones

From a vision to a thriving operation feeding hundreds of families across Oahu.

1950s

The Beginning

David's father starts the farm in Waialae Nui, which was then relocated to Waianae.

1969

The Return

David returns from working on the mainland to help the farm grow and expand.

2012

First Contact

David meets Master Cho in Hilo and learns about Korean Natural Farming, followed up with trips to Korea to learn more.

2013

The Start

First implementation of Natural Farming techniques with just two 4x6 gardening boxes and 9 baby piglets.

2016

First Sale

Mountain View Farms makes its first sale of pork and vegetables to MW Restaurant.

2022

Recognition

Featured in Hawaii Eats, and becoming trusted supplier for leading Oahu restaurants.

Today

The Farm Today

Operating at scale while maintaining regenerative practices. Every day, we feed more families. Every day, our soil gets stronger. We now have acres of naturally farmed moringa and vegetables, and over 800 pigs.

Our Farm on Screen

Watch the stories behind how we farm

Where Hawaii Eats — Mountain View Farm

Kuleana: Nourishing Hawaii's Future

Natural Farming in Hawaii

In the News

Our story is being told by the voices that matter most—journalists, chefs, and storytellers who recognize the revolution happening in Waianae.

Kahala Life Magazine cover
Kahala Life Magazine
Natural Wonder: Mountain View Farms owner David Wong sets his sights on making natural farming work in Hawaiʻi
Restaurant Insider feature
Restaurant Insider
Restaurant Insider with Anne Lee: The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Star Advertiser dining feature
Star Advertiser
Service with a smile
Honolulu Civil Beat article
Honolulu Civil Beat
Saving Hawaii's Pig Farms
Ko Olina moringa article
Ko Olina Hawaiʻi
Magical Moringa
Honolulu Magazine pork feature
Honolulu Magazine
Get Hawaiʻi Raised, Naturally Farmed Pork for Father's Day from Mountain View Farms
KHON2 news segment
KHON2 News
This heat can be fatal to our food sources, too

I am eternally grateful to Mr. David Wong for developing this valuable product, and his supporters for their sincere commitment to promoting the health and well-being of our community. His practice of not using harmful chemicals, e.g., pesticides, reflects his dedication to allowing nature to “do its work.” Mr. Wong sets the standard for all involved in the food production business.

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Customer · 10-year moringa journey

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