#hawaii agriculture
Gov. Green signs 12 bills to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s agriculture, biosecurity, and responsible land management
Gov. Josh Green signed into law 12 bills on Wednesday, aimed at fortifying Hawaiʻi’s agricultural resilience, enhancing biosecurity measures, and promoting responsible land management practices.
Agroforestry funding application now available for Hawai‘i farmers
The Expanding Agroforestry Project is funded by the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative, led by the United States Department of Agriculture.
State seeks feedback, more in effort to increase local food in schools
The Department is the state’s largest institutional consumer of food products, serving over 100,000 students a day.
Public comments open for Hawaiʻi Resilient Food Systems program priorities
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment until Aug. 11 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, which aims to strengthen the stateʻs food supply chain.
Biden-Harris Administration creates grants for rural business, agriculture in Hawai‘i, Western Pacific
The USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for America Program to help prospective applicants access the program.
$40,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to food entrepreneurs through Mahi‘ai Match-Up
Kamehameha Schools’ 2023 Mahi‘ai Match-Up program focuses on Native Hawaiian crops and invites applicants dedicated to cultivating indigenous and ancestral crops to apply.
Native Hawaiian farmers meet with Schatz to discuss Farm Bill priorities
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the Farm Bill, modifies several Department of Agriculture programs.
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture launches pilot grant program to boost food hubs
Proposals for the Food Hub Pilot Program now are being accepted for grants between $50,000 and $250,000.
Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference Set For Fall
The multi-day conference is presented by the statewide Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers (HTFG) and is open to the public.
Greenhouse Construction Bill Passes Third Reading in House
Testifiers in support of HB 2192 stated that the bill is necessary to support local producers to make farming more profitable and productive across Hawai’i.
UH Hilo Students Test Grow Exotic Rice
Horticultural students at UH Hilo are conducting trials on the potential economic viability of growing exotic rice cultivars in East Hawaiʻi.
Taste of Hawaiian Range Gala Returns
Hawai‘i Island will celebrate its agriculture at the Taste of Hawaiian Range gala.
Gov. Ige Appoints HDOA Deputy Director
Gov. David Ige appointed Morris M. Atta to the role last week. The appointment will be effective as of Thursday.
VIDEO UPDATE: GoFarm Hawai’i Receives More Funds for Farmer Training
GoFarm Hawai‘i has received $600,000 from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program.
UH Granted $1.7 Million to Support Agricultural Education
The University of Hawaiʻi will receive more than $1.7 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support agriculture and sustainability education programs.
Over $1M in Federal Funding Available for Hawaiʻi Small Business Loans
TheRevolving Loan Fund will leverage private dollars to support Hawai‘i’s small businesses and communities to grow the state’s agricultural industry.
Researchers: Sugarcane ‘Not Dead, Just Different’
Researchers are highlighting local sugarcane cultivation efforts and their continuing value to Hawai‘i.
Learn How to Grow Your Own Food Workshop
Ho‘oleo Mea Kanu (growing plants), a workshop on sustainability and food safety and security, will be held on Saturday, June 24.
Rainforest Gardening Workshop at Volcano Art Center
“Edible Gardening & Landscaping in the Rainforest” will be held at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus on Saturday, March 4.
UH to Honor Innovative Big Island Nurseryman
Big Island anthurium grower Eric Tanouye has been selected to receive one of the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources’ top honors for 2017.
