David Fuertes

David Fuertes describes the rich history of the Kohala’s ability to come together in times of adversity, starting with the hiding of the young Kamehameha who would one day unite Hawaii. David describes the origins of the Kohala Future Farmers of America’s Open Market event, which sought to create opportunities for the community to come together after the plantation closed. David talks about the purpose of Kahua Pa’a Mua, the nonprofit that he runs that started the Kohala Backyard Revolution. Finally, he describes his hopes for the future, and the importance of understanding our Origin, Belief + Values, Purpose, and Destiny.

Interview Clips

Kohala FFA Trains Future Leaders | David Fuertes | Kohala Oral History Project

Kohala Oral History Project interview of David Fuertes. Subject: Kohala FFA Trains Future Leaders. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more ora... Read more

Purpose of Kahua Pa‘a Mua | David Fuertes | Kohala Oral History Project

Kohala Oral History Project interview of David Fuertes. Subject: Purpose of Kahua Pa‘a Mua. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral histo... Read more

Hope for the Future | David Fuertes | Kohala Oral History Project

Kohala Oral History Project interview of David Fuertes. Subject: Hope for the Future. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history sto... Read more

Intro and How Life Changed When the Plantation Closed | David Fuertes | Kohala Oral History Project

Kohala Oral History Project interview of David Fuertes. Subject: Intro and How Life Changed When the Plantation Closed. Visit www.kohalaoralhistorypro... Read more

Origins of the FFA Open Market | David Fuertes | Kohala Oral History Project

Kohala Oral History Project interview of David Fuertes. Subject: Origins of the FFA Open Market. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral ... Read more

Kohala’s History of Coming Together as a Community | David Fuertes | Kohala Oral History Project

Kohala Oral History Project interview of David Fuertes. Subject: Kohala’s History of Coming Together as a Community. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryprojec... Read more

Kohala Backyard Revolution | David Fuertes | Kohala Oral History Project

Kohala Oral History Project interview of David Fuertes. Subject: Kohala Backyard Revolution. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral hist... Read more

Origin, Beliefs and Values, Purpose, Destiny | David Fuertes | Kohala Oral History Project

Kohala Oral History Project interview of David Fuertes. Subject: Kohala Reunion: Origin, Beliefs and Values, Purpose, Destiny. Visit www.kohalaoralhis... Read more