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Emergency Assistance Program Established for Moloka‘i and Maui Ag Operations Suffering Losses due to Excess Deer Population.

The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has opened an emergency assistance program for farming and ranching operations on Moloka`i and Maui that have suffered losses due to excessive deer populations. HDOA has committed a total of $200,000 for this relief program through the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Qualified agricultural and livestock operations on Moloka‘i and Maui may apply for up to $10,000 in assistance via the state’s procurement platform at: https://hands.ehawaii.gov/hands/opportunities/opportunity-details/19971. The application deadline is noon on March 8, 2021. On Jan. 26, 2021, Gov. David Ige issued an emergency proclamation declaring the County of Maui a… Read More »Emergency Assistance Program Established for Moloka‘i and Maui Ag Operations Suffering Losses due to Excess Deer Population.

2021 Hawaii Farm Bureau Legislative Priorities

2021 Hawaii Farm Bureau Legislative Priorities (In Priority Order) Relating to the Land Leases – SB 693/HB530 & HB 469 Purpose: The current Act 90 SLH 2003 has not been fully implemented to fulfill the intent of transferring land in agricultural use from the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to the Department of Agriculture (HDOA). Justification: The success of ranchers and farmers is a key component in the State’s Sustainable Hawaii Initiative to double local food production by 2030. Ranchers need long-term leases in order to prudently invest in infrastructure improvement on the leased land. HDOA rules are… Read More »2021 Hawaii Farm Bureau Legislative Priorities

$2,500,500 CARES ACT Funds available for Maui Ag (Nov 2020 Deadline)

$2,500,500 CARES ACT Funds available NOW for Maui Ag (Deadline 20 November, 2020) This is true. The Maui Chamber of Commerce has $2,500,500.00 of CARES ACT funds via the County of Maui to distribute to Maui’s farms and ranches, including nursery operations and specialty crops. This is a NEW grant reimbursement program to cover expenses dating back to April 1, 2020 through November 20, 2020. There are two tiers of qualification:1. A 2019 Schedule F or Corporate Farm Tax return showing a minimum of $25,000 up to $75,000 in revenue qualifies the business for a $12,500 grant.2. A 2019… Read More »$2,500,500 CARES ACT Funds available for Maui Ag (Nov 2020 Deadline)