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4th Annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference spotlights local entrepreneurs
The fourth annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference wrapped up Tuesday in Waikiki after bringing together the state’s farmers, value‑added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply‑chain partners and resource providers.
State finalizes terms for acquisition of Wahiawā Irrigation System
This final action authorizes the execution of all binding documents needed to complete the acquisition of key portions of the system from Dole Food Company, Inc. and Wahiawā Water Company, Inc., officially concluding the transition of these critical assets under state ownership.
Senate confirms leadership for Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corporation Board of Directors
The Hawaiʻi State Senate has confirmed Gov. Josh Green’s reappointment of current Board Chair Jayson M. Watts to the board of directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, along with the appointments of David Hinazumi and Joshua Uyehara. The confirmations ensure leadership continuity for the agency responsible for managing the state’s most critical agricultural land and water infrastructure.
Locally made food and products shine at Food and Product Innovation Network Day
Local food and product vendors gathered Wednesday to show off their goods at the inaugural Food and Product Innovation Network Day at the Capitol, a convening of exhibitors, partners and stakeholders to highlight the collective impact of Hawai‘i’s food and product innovation ecosystem.
Maui Gold Pineapple wants to ramp up to full production, but deer and drought stand in the way
The company says its fields are getting “eaten alive by axis deer and feral pigs,” and many Maui farms are facing similar challenges.
Senate Ways and Means Committee visits Lānaʻi for updates on local sustainability
The Senate Ways and Means Committee arrived on Lānaʻi to receive updates on economic development and sustainability efforts from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the Agribusiness Development Corporation.
Opportunities to export local goods increased through passage of Act 237
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means received a comprehensive update on Tuesday from the Agribusiness Development Corporation on the development of Hawai‘i’s food and product innovation efforts to help scale up local farmers and entrepreneurs and increase economic resilience.
Hawaiʻi leaders push agricultural priorities in Washington, D.C.
More than 20 leaders from Hawaiʻi’s agriculture and business sectors recently completed the second annual Hawaiʻi-USDA Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., highlighting local priorities and challenges directly to federal officials.
Senate committee advances key bills on housing, agriculture, businesses and energy
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means, led by State Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz, passed several key bills this week aimed at tackling housing shortages, supporting local businesses, and advancing sustainability in Hawai‘i.
Forestry and agriculture connection serve as blueprint for Hawai’i land stewardship
Over the past 20 years, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources has transferred 19,000 acres of land to the state Department of Agriculture and another 19,000 acres to the DOA’s Agribusiness Development Corporation.
Bill to Dissolve Agribusiness Development Corporation Advances Out of House Committee
A bill seeking to dissolve the Agribusiness Development Corporation and transfer all its resource except the director to the Department of Agriculture was passed unamended by the House Agriculture Committee on Feb. 17.
