Hawaii HB2548 establishes a climate-resilient food systems grant program to support local agricultural producers and hubs.

Hawaii HB2548 creates a climate-resilient food systems grant program administered by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The program aims to support climate adaptation, resiliency, and food system infrastructure in the state. It provides grants to agricultural producers, including farmers and ranchers, and food and resilience hubs. These grants cover costs for special-purpose equipment, personnel expenses, and training. The Department will award grants competitively based on applications that include a project description, implementation plan, and other required information.

Hawaii HB2548 establishes a climate-resilient food systems grant program to support local agricultural producers and hubs.

Hawaii HB2548 creates a climate-resilient food systems grant program administered by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The program aims to support climate adaptation, resiliency, and food system infrastructure in the state. It provides grants to agricultural producers, including farmers and ranchers, and food and resilience hubs. These grants cover costs for special-purpose equipment, personnel expenses, and training. The Department will award grants competitively based on applications that include a project description, implementation plan, and other required information.