Establishes an agricultural conservation easement program in Hawaii to protect agricultural land.

The bill establishes an agricultural conservation easement program in Hawaii to preserve and protect agricultural land. The Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation will purchase easements from willing landowners to restrict land use for agriculture. The program will be funded by a special management fund and annual appropriations. The corporation will prioritize land based on soil quality, water access, and other factors. Counties can assist by providing matching funds and holding joint title to easements. The corporation must submit annual reports to the legislature on program status.

Establishes an agricultural conservation easement program in Hawaii to protect agricultural land.

The bill establishes an agricultural conservation easement program in Hawaii to preserve and protect agricultural land. The Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation will purchase easements from willing landowners to restrict land use for agriculture. The program will be funded by a special management fund and annual appropriations. The corporation will prioritize land based on soil quality, water access, and other factors. Counties can assist by providing matching funds and holding joint title to easements. The corporation must submit annual reports to the legislature on program status.