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Deadline for Maui County Agriculture Micro Grant nears, Nov. 30
Maui Economic Opportunity reminds small farmers and ranchers that the application deadline for the Maui County Agricultural Micro Grant Program 4.0, which offers up to $25,000 in grants, is about a week away.
Applications available for Maui County Agricultural Micro Grant Program
Maui County small farmers and ranchers can apply for grants of up to $25,000 through the Agricultural Micro Grant Program 4.0, a $3 million initiative funded by Maui County and administered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center.
Agricultural Micro Grant informational meetings, Oct. 12 and 13
Two informational workshops on the Maui County Agricultural Micro Grant Program 3.0 will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, at MEO Family Center in Wailuku and Thursday, Oct. 13, at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
Proposed Expansion of Kula Ag Park Discussion Planned
Maui recently received a $5 M appropriation from the State, with a $1 million match from the County, to expand the Kula Ag Park onto former HC&S sugar land.
Drought Results in “Primary Natural Disaster Area” Designation for Maui
On April 12, the US Drought Monitor reported that 98.3% of the state was abnormally dry or drier. Maui and Kalawao counties were designated as a natural disaster area on April 20, 2016, making all qualified farm operators in the locations eligible for low interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency, provided eligibility requirements are met.
