Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program to support farmers and producers with high transportation costs.
The bill establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program within the Department of Agriculture. This program includes a reimbursement program for geographically disadvantaged farmers and livestock producers to offset high transportation costs and a grant program for small-scale farmers, ranchers, and producers in rural or underserved areas. The program aims to alleviate the financial burden caused by Hawaii's geographic isolation, enabling local producers to remain competitive in local and export markets.
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