Establishes the Hawaii agricultural transportation assistance program to help farmers and producers with transportation costs.
The bill establishes the Hawaii agricultural transportation assistance program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. It includes a reimbursement program for eligible transportation costs for geographically disadvantaged farmers and livestock producers, and a grant program to assist small-scale farmers, ranchers, food hubs, and agricultural producers in rural or underserved areas with transportation costs. The program aims to mitigate high transportation costs, improve market competitiveness, and support economic growth in Hawaii's agricultural sector.
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