#Hawaii Farmers
Rep. Tokuda, Sen. Hirono introduce bill to protect tropical plants
US Rep. Jill Tokuda and US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono have introduced the Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act, legislation aimed at expanding research and grant funding opportunities to help combat pests and diseases affecting tropical plants including coffee plants, macadamia trees and other iconic Hawaiʻi staples.
Case votes against agriculture funding bill over cuts to food assistance, support for Hawaiʻi farmers
The Fiscal Year 2026 agriculture funding bill, which passed the House Appropriations Committee, proposes a $1 billion cut compared to the current year.
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.
Hawai‘i Department of Education seeks local food vendors for public schools
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is reaching out to potential vendors, including farmers and distributors, to gather product information and feedback as part of an effort to increase locally sourced food in public schools.
Feed The Hunger Fund awards $260,000 to 3 Hawaiʻi small-scale food entrepreneurs
Feed The Hunger Fund, in partnership with Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and Kamehameha Schools, has granted $260,000 to support three small-scale food entrepreneurs in Hawaiʻi.
Public comments open for Hawaiʻi Resilient Food Systems program priorities
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture is inviting public comments until August 11 for the US Department of Agriculture Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, which aims to strengthen the stateʻs food supply chain.
Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United Hosting Special Webinar Series Starting Nov. 8
Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United, a leading statewide agricultural organization and chartered chapter of the National Farmers Union, is hosting a series of weekly interactive webinars featuring local and national experts in agriculture, running Nov. 8 – Dec. 1.
State Grants Available to Farmers and Ranchers
State grants are available for Hawaiʻi farmers and ranchers to help bring their operations in compliance with state and federal food safety regulations.
HTFG Names Awardees, Schedules Conference
The awards are given annually to supporters of the state’s local fruit industry—Mark G. Wright, Ph.D.; David Frenz, Tracie Matsumoto, Ph.D; Lisa Keith, Ph.D; and Peter Follet, Ph.D.
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 […]
June 3 deadline for conservation reimbursements to farmers and ranchers
The state is offering reimbursement to Hawaii farmers and ranchers who have created conservation easements to protect significant natural resources. The requests to the Hawaii Conservation Reserve Enhancement program are due by 4 o’clock this afternoon (June 3, 2010). For more information go to www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dofaw/crep or call 587-4167. Hawai‘i farmers and ranchers who have enrolled […]
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 […]
