#Agriculture Secretary
With child nutrition waivers set to expire, Sen. Hirono urges USDA to keep children fed
Originally established by Congress at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the waivers are currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 2022, potentially forcing thousands of children and families back into food insecurity.
Hawaii farmers get federal help for crop damage caused by volcanic emissions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Hawaii County in Hawaii as a natural disaster area due to losses caused by volcanic emissions that began Jan. 1, 2010. “President Obama and I understand these conditions caused severe damage to the cut flower and fresh produce industry, and we want to help,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom […]
All four Hawaii counties declared Agricultural Disaster Zones
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack has designated all four counties in Hawaii as agricultural disaster areas due to losses caused by this year’s drought. A Secretarial disaster designation makes farm operators and producers in both primary and contiguous counties eligible to be considered for Farm […]
Federal funds available for Hawaii farmers faced with drought
Farmers who suffered from drought conditions in Hawaii are among the list of jurisdictions that could qualify for federal funding. $88,000 in federal funds is being made available to Hawaii farmers and ranchers to help repair damages caused by natural disasters in 2010. The funding is part of a larger $12 million appropriation to 14 […]
HC&S Makes Renewable Energy Plans
(Posted by Wendy Osher) Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company will announce plans this week related to renewable energy. The plans involve investments at HC&S concerning Federal Energy Initiatives. In attendance will be U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye, as well as officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture. […]
