NR23-01 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 ...
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NR22-15 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 ...
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JOSH 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 ...
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The 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 ...
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Annual Report on Administratively Established Appropriations Act 100, SLH 1999 Annual Report Act 154, SLH 2000-Pesticide Use Revolving Fund Act 159, SLH 2007-Energy Feedstock Program Act 233, SLH 2008- Important Agricultural Lands (IAL ) Tax Credit Program Act 236, SLH 2008-Biosecurity Program Act 304, SLH 2022 Farmer Apprenticeship Program Act 313, SLH 2022 Food Hub ...
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The 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 ...
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FROM 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 ...
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November 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 ...
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NR22-14 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, ...
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NR22-13 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 ...
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