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- USDA Declares Drought Disaster for Maui and Hawaii IslandDeclaration provides financial assistance to affected farmers and ranchers U.S. Sec. of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack has informed Gov. Neil Abercrombie that the Counties of Maui and Hawaii have been declared disaster areas due to prolonged drought. The disaster designation allows the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide assistance to qualified farmers and ranchers, […]
- Government Regulators Regulators involved with the business of agriculture Hawaii Department of Agriculture Exporting from Hawaii Importing to Hawaii Grading and Labeling Animal Quarantine Laws (Domestic Animals) Pesticide Use Hawaii Department of Health United States Department of Agriculture (Hawaii contacts) United States Environmental Protection Agency U.S.E.P.A. Publications
- Food Safety – on farmFood quality and safety is of growing interest to consumers and thus to regulators. The United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration are leading the way with on-farm and processing guidelines. Here are some links to bring you up to speed on these issues. U.S. Food & Drug Administration – Food […]
- Farm SafetyOn farm safety is as important as any topic for the entrepreneur and home owner. Here are some links to help you get acquainted with the resources that are available. Safety & First Aid Advice National Agriculture Safety Database (A central repository of health, safety, and injury prevention materials for the agricultural community.) National Safety […]
- Business DevelopmentBusiness Development Programs/Training College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Hawaii Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Development Division Hawaii Department of Business, Economic and Tourism Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network Business Support (outside of Hawaii) Business Resource Center (trade news, and lots of how-to’s of doing business) EntreWorld (large information site sponsored by the […]
- Agricultural Business Listing ServicesThe links below are to voluntary listings of agribusinesses in Hawaii. A listing here is not an endorsement. Hawaii Agriculture and Food Products Directory (HDOA-Hawaii Export Directory) Farmers’ Market Listing
- How Important is Agriculture Today?Agriculture has always had a special place in Hawaii history and continues to be an important industry, generating $2.9 billion to the state’s annual economy and directly and indirectly providing 42,000 jobs. Historically, the ancient Polynesian voyagers traveled to Hawaii, bringing with them plants such as taro, bananas and other staples to sustain themselves. Hawaii […]
- History of Agriculture in HawaiiThis is a first attempt to assemble a history of agriculture in Hawaii. A history of U.S. agriculture can be found here and we have used their format. A brief history of Hawaii can be found here. We have worked to include what we could find, but we are always looking for more suggestions. Please […]
- AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION RESOURCESUniversities College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources-UH-Manoa Nutrition Health & Wellness Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS) Cooperative Extension Service (CES) CTAHR Master Gardener’s / Urban Garden Centers Gardening Help Lines University of Hawaii – West Oahu Sustainable Community Food Systems Community Colleges Hawaii Community College […]
- Gardens and GardeningU.S. Food & Drug Administration – Food Section – Information on food nutrition, food safety, product recalls, packaging and labeling and food research. Food Safety Websites: FDA recall and safety notices USDA – Food Safety Inspection Service – Recall Notices FoodNet – “The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) is the principal foodborne disease component of CDC’s […]