Establishes a 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. It includes a reimbursement program for eligible transportation costs for geographically disadvantaged farmers and livestock producers, and a grant program for small-scale farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers in rural or underserved areas. The program aims to mitigate high transportation costs due to Hawaii's geographic isolation, supporting local food producers and enhancing competitiveness in local and export markets.
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