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Local Food Coalition backs bills to boost Hawai‘i farm grants, infrastructure
The Local Food Coalition today announced its support for key bills introduced in the Hawai‘i State Legislature that align with the coalition’s efforts to grow Hawai‘i’s local food system.
8 Native Hawaiian organizations awarded total of $1M in NATIVE Act Grants
The Department of the Interior’s Office of Native Hawaiian Relations announced the awarding of $1 million in grants to eight Native Hawaiian organizations to implement the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act.
Food-Focused Entrepreneurs Sought for Business Plan Competition
Applications now are being accepted from farmers and agriculture food producers for Mahi‘ai Match-Up, a business plan competition that provides food-focused entrepreneurs from across the pae ‘āina with an opportunity to farm agricultural land or develop a business in a commercial space.
OHA Awards $1.25M in ‘Ohana & Community Program Grants to 14 Nonprofits
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs granted awards totaling $1.25 million that will support the Native Hawaiian community through its new ‘Ohana and Community Program Grants. A total of 14 nonprofit organizations on Hawaiʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi will receive funding intended to help reinforce and strengthen Native Hawaiians’ ‘ohana (family), moʻomeheu (culture) and ʻāina (land and water).
Kamehameha Schools’ Mahi‘ai Scale-up Launches to Support Local Farmers, Distributors
Kamehameha Schools announced today the launch of Mahi‘ai Scale-up, an agricultural business plan competition that helps established local farms and food system organizations grow their businesses.
Molokaʻi Farmers Get The Chance to Grow
Inaugural Hoʻopili Nā Mahiʻai event aimed to connect farmers with resources and opportunities.
Kamehameha Schools Launches Campaign to Improve Food Security
Kamehameha Schools and The Kohala Center today launched Mahi‘ai a Ola, a campaign to support local farmers, agricultural education, and innovative solutions to improve food security.
