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- Snake Turned in at Honolulu Zoo Under AmnestyNR23-01 Jan. 12, 2023 HONOLULU, HI – A live ball python was turned in to the Honolulu Zoo yesterday afternoon under the state’s Amnesty Program. The snake was dropped off by a person who requested to remain anonymous and only indicated that the snake was found in Kahalu`u. Honolulu Zoo personnel identified the snake as […]
- $2.7 Million in Grants Awarded for Small-Scale AgricultureNR22-15 Dec. 29, 2022 HONOLULU, HI – The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has announced the award of 579 grants, totaling $2,684,350, for small-scale agriculture; including home gardening, herding and livestock operations in areas that are food insecure. More than 7,400 applications were received this fall under the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP). The […]
- Governor Green Appoints Hurd as Chair and Atta as Deputy of HDOAJOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR JOSH GREEN, M.D. ANNOUNCES SEVENTEEN APPOINTMENTS Appointments Critical to the Governor’s Initiatives on Housing, Cost of Living, and Climate Change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2022 HONOLULU, HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D. today announced a second round of nominees to serve as Director and/or Deputy Director […]
- Deadline for nonfarm SBA Loans Due to Drought Jan. 6thThe US Small Business Administration is reminding nonfarm businesses affected by the drought in Honolulu, Kalawao and Maui Counties that the deadline to apply for SBA federal disaster loans for economic injury is Jan. 6, 2023. Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations may apply for […]
- International Identity Preserved Summit in Hawai`i in JanuaryThe Identity Presrved International Summit will be held in Waikiki on January 11 – 13, 2023. Food manufacturers; qualified grain and oilseed buyers and sellers; and transportation, equipment, seed and input companies from around the world are invited to experience the U.S. Identity Preserved field crop industry at the inaugural Identity Preserved International Summit to […]
- Governor Ige extends emergency disaster relief for Maui axis deer crisis into JanuaryFROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR DAVID Y. IGE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2022 HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige issued a fifth proclamation relating to the Maui County axis deer crisis, extending the disaster emergency relief period through January 17, 2023. Despite ongoing efforts, the axis deer population has grown to approximately 60,000 or more, which […]
- Scalable and Replicable Livestock Harvesting Facility Master Plan & Conceptual DesignNovember 18, 2022 The State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has completed a Master Plan, Feasibility Analysis, and Conceptual Design for a Scalable and Replicable Livestock Harvesting Facility. The effort was completed with the coordination, support, and guidance of the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, Inc. (HCC). The goal of the project was to create a […]
- Grant Available for Limu ProductionNR22-14 Nov. 9, 2022 HONOLULU – The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is accepting grant proposals for one project that enhances the competitiveness of Hawai`i limu (seaweed). The total amount for the single competitive grant is $31,315. The deadline for applications is noon Nov. 30, 2022. Information and applications are available at: https://hands.ehawaii.gov/hands/opportunities/opportunity-details/22134 In March, […]
- Emergency Loans Available to Assist with Axis Deer Impacts in Maui CountyNR22-13 Aug. 30, 2022 HONOLULU – The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will open an emergency loan program to help farmers and ranchers with the costs associated with the overpopulation of axis deer in the County of Maui (Maui, Moloka`i and Lana`i). At an Aug. 23, 2022 meeting, the Hawai`i Board of Agriculture (Board) approved […]
- Micro-Grant Program for Small-Scale Agriculture Opens$3 million available for home gardening NR22-12 August 19, 2022 (Updated August 30, 2022) HONOLULU – The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is now accepting applications for the second year of the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP), which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to help produce food in areas that […]