Soktha Nhim is the Founder and Owner of AeroFarm Hawai'i LLC, an agricultural enterprise dedicated to strengthening Hawai‘i’s food security through innovative, climate-resilient farming systems rooted in community stewardship. Based on Maui, Soktha brings hands-on agricultural experience and a mission-driven approach to building local food production capacity that serves both people and place.

Soktha’s work is grounded in direct farming practice and a deep commitment to increasing Hawai‘i’s self-sufficiency. Through AeroFarm Hawai‘i, Soktha has focused on developing efficient, scalable cultivation methods that enable consistent production of fresh, nutrient-dense crops while reducing dependence on imported food. The company integrates modern aeroponic and controlled-environment agriculture with principles of responsible land use, resource conservation, and long-term sustainability.

Beyond production, Soktha’s leadership emphasizes community impact and system-level change. Soktha has actively engaged with local partners, agricultural programs, and food system stakeholders to support workforce development, expand local growing capacity, and contribute to broader food resilience efforts across the islands. This work reflects a practical commitment to building infrastructure and operational models that can serve Hawai‘i’s present and future food needs.

Soktha founded AeroFarm Hawai‘i with the belief that resilient local agriculture is essential to the well-being, economic stability, and cultural continuity of Hawai‘i. Soktha’s vision centers on creating reliable, locally rooted food systems that empower communities, steward natural resources, and strengthen the state’s ability to feed itself.

Through AeroFarm Hawai‘i, Soktha continues to advance a community-focused model of agriculture that combines innovation, responsibility, and service—helping to shape a more secure and sustainable food future for Hawai‘i.