Establishes the Hawaii strategic food reserves program to enhance food security and local agriculture.

The bill establishes the Hawaii strategic food reserves program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. It aims to create a three-month supply of essential, non-perishable staple foods for at least 50% of the resident population on each island by July 1, 2031. The program includes purchasing requirements for locally-grown crops, establishing a strategic food reserves advisory committee, and creating an agricultural market development grant program. The bill also establishes the strategic food reserves program special fund to support these initiatives.

Establishes the Hawaii strategic food reserves program to enhance food security and local agriculture.

The bill establishes the Hawaii strategic food reserves program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. It aims to create a three-month supply of essential, non-perishable staple foods for at least 50% of the resident population on each island by July 1, 2031. The program includes purchasing requirements for locally-grown crops, establishing a strategic food reserves advisory committee, and creating an agricultural market development grant program. The bill also establishes the strategic food reserves program special fund to support these initiatives.