Modernizes Hawaii's agricultural statistics program to enhance data collection and analysis.

The bill aims to modernize Hawaii's agricultural statistics program by enhancing data collection, analysis, and reporting on the movement of fresh fruit and vegetable products within and between Hawaiian islands. It establishes a structured rotation schedule for sector-specific surveys, allocates funds for contracted specialty surveys, and creates positions for agricultural economists and research statisticians. The program seeks to provide agricultural producers with actionable insights to optimize planting, operations, and market expansion.

Modernizes Hawaii's agricultural statistics program to enhance data collection and analysis.

The bill aims to modernize Hawaii's agricultural statistics program by enhancing data collection, analysis, and reporting on the movement of fresh fruit and vegetable products within and between Hawaiian islands. It establishes a structured rotation schedule for sector-specific surveys, allocates funds for contracted specialty surveys, and creates positions for agricultural economists and research statisticians. The program seeks to provide agricultural producers with actionable insights to optimize planting, operations, and market expansion.