Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation's Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP) gives Hawai‘i high school students hands-on experience running real, agriculture-based businesses. From developing value-added products and building a brand to selling online and at farmers’ markets, students gain entrepreneurial skills while supporting Hawai‘i’s local food system.

This year, YEP students from 24 schools statewide have moved ideas into action, with more than 50 student-created products. With guidance from teachers, students are refining their products and preparing to launch sales next month.

Shop the YEP Marketplace!
🛒 YEP Online Marketplace | Open March 1-31

Support student businesses by shopping their products online—wherever you are.

🌱 In-Person YEP Marketplace | April 11 | KCC Farmers' Market

Meet the students, hear their stories, and shop their products in person at one of Hawai‘i’s most popular farmers’ markets.

2025-2026 Participating Schools

ʻAiea Intermediate School | Baldwin High School | Hawai‘i Technology Academy- Lāhainā | Hawai‘i Technology Academy-Waipahu | Highlands Intermediate | Holomua Elementary School | Honoka`a High & Intermediate School | Kahuku High & Intermediate School | Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary School | Kailua High School | Kaimukī High School | Kaimukī Middle School | Kalani High School | Kauaʻi High School | Kealakehe High School | Kohala High School | Lānaʻi 4-H | Leilehua High School | Maui High School | Mililani High School | Moanalua High School | Pahoa High & Intermediate School | Waipahu High School | Wheeler Middle School

Mahalo to our sponsors!

County of Hawaii, County of Maui-Department of Agriculture, County of Maui-Office of Economic Development, G.N. Wilcox Trust, GuavaGar Westfall Charitable Fund and the Lanai Community Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture - Sponsorship & Product Promotion FY25, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, McInerny Foundation.