Establishes a farmland transition commission to aid young farmers in accessing farmland.

The bill creates a farmland transition commission within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The commission will study barriers faced by individuals aged 25-40 in purchasing or accessing farmland, review existing incentives, and recommend new policies. The commission will submit annual reports to the legislature. Members include representatives from various boards, the University of Hawaii, and farmers from each county. The act will take effect July 1, 2026, and expire December 31, 2032.

Establishes a farmland transition commission to aid young farmers in accessing farmland.

The bill creates a farmland transition commission within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The commission will study barriers faced by individuals aged 25-40 in purchasing or accessing farmland, review existing incentives, and recommend new policies. The commission will submit annual reports to the legislature. Members include representatives from various boards, the University of Hawaii, and farmers from each county. The act will take effect July 1, 2026, and expire December 31, 2032.