Announcement: Request for Applications (RFA) Posted. This page was last updated Jan 18, 2024. Introduction to RFSI Program The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program is designed to develop and administer state-coordinated initiatives that enhance resilience in the middle-of-the-supply-chain operations while strengthening local and regional food systems. The Hawaii RFSI Program, allocated with $2,587,480 in ...
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The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is recruiting companies interested in exporting Hawai`i products at the International Food Ingredients and Additives Expo. It is Japan’s leading show in the functional food, ingredients, and additives market. The show will be co-located with the Health Food Exposition. The show will be held May 17-19, 2023, at Tokyo ...
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The National Restaurant Association Show, the nation’s largest foodservice industry trade show, will be held from May 20-23, 2023, Chicago. HDOA has organized a Hawaii Pavilion in the American Food Fair section along with other State Departments of Agriculture to showcase U.S. products. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with over 41,000 qualified foodservice ...
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Jan. 19, 2020 The Hawaii State Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is currently administering competitive request for proposal process to award federal funds for proposals that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Hawaii. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Act), was signed on December 20, 2018, and will remain in force through 2022. The ...
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The MGFSP Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation will be posted in January 2021 with the deadline to submit proposals 45 days after the posting, with the awardees planned to be announced in April 2021. The USDA and HDOA want to provide information to let you know what is expected. To prepare for submitting a proposal: ...
Read More Information on Micro-grants applications – Estimated opening Jan. 2021
Sept. 28, 2019 The HTFG held it’s annual conference on Sept. 27 – 29 at the Kona Resort. Tropical fruit growers from around the state gathered to discuss issues in their industry and also to learn more about programs and initiatives. HDOA Chairperson, Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser addressed the group and also presented HTFG president Ken Love ...
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The Market Development Branch sponsored a Hawaii Section at the 2019 National Restaurant Association trade show in Chicago, May 18 – 21st. Here are some photos of some prominent Hawaii companies who are playing on the national and international stage: Sun Noodle Noh Foods Olakai Sea Asparagus Chris Choi, Assistant to Director (left) Keith Pajinag, ...
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Anissa Estrella, former staff member of the Market Development Branch, produced a series of videos to promote local farmers and locally grown and produced foods. Taste of Hawaiian Range DIY Wreaths Egg Scramble Farming Silent Film Garlic Shrimp Pineapple Haliimaile General Store
The following are links to Buy Local It Matters public service announcements: Hawaii’s Modern Farmers – NEW! Buy Local – Island Eggs Buy Local – Island Milk Go Farm PSA Buy Local, At the Market Buy Local – Island Hopping Buy Local – What’s for Lunch? Buy Local – Surfers ...
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HDOA’s Market Development Branch has upgraded the Hawaii Agriculture & Food Products Directory. Hawaii growers, manufacturers and distributors of Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-made products are encouraged to participate and list their products in this new database so individuals and businesses may be able to find your agricultural products. Here are links to video tutorials to help ...
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