Legislation & Lobbying
DOA Urged to Prevent Misleading Coffee Labeling
A coalition of 30 local, state, and national organizations, officials, and experts concerned with the misleading labeling of Hawaii produced coffee blends called upon the Department of Agriculture (DOA) to discuss the conduct of a new study on the matter by commencing a public meeting. The study, mandated by law, will include proposals for new…
Read MoreLegislative Season Update 2022
Aloha Hawai’i Farmers Union United (HFUU) members, It is with great pleasure and gratitude that I present you with this update for the 2022 legislative session. Based on policy priorities voted in by HFUU’s family farmers for strengthening the local food system, promoting soil health and building a stronger agricultural workforce, the Hawaii Legislature passed…
Read MoreHawaii Farmers Union United is requesting our membership to send in testimony IN STRONG SUPPORT of SB3197, SB2989, & SB3004.
Aloha HFUU Members & Subscribers, Hawaii Farmers Union United is requesting our membership to send in testimony IN STRONG SUPPORT of SB3197, SB2989, & SB3004. Please submit testimonies on time, before 1:30pm on Sunday April 3rd. 1) SB3197 STRONG SUPPORT – RELATING TO AGRICULTURE – Establishes a Farmer Apprenticeship Mentoring Program. Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture…
Read MoreHFUU Legislative Hemp Support: IN STRONG SUPPORT OF SB2218, SB2990, and SB2056.
SB 2218, SD1 – RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM – Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a five-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding to qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for…
Read MoreHFUU Legislative Support: In STRONG SUPPORT of SB2989, SB2990, SB341, and SB2986
Aloha HFUU Members & Subscribers, We are in need of your supportive testimonies for SB2989 SD1, SB2990 SD1, SB341 SD2, and SB2986 SD1! For a glitch-free experience, remember to login to capitol.hawaii.gov before clicking the Support button(s). The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-018-22 9:00AM; Conference Room 325 & Videoconference. Please provide your testimony by TOMORROW…
Read More2022 HFUU Legislative Priorities February 20, 2022
Aloha HFUU Members & Subscribers, Hawaii Farmers Union United is requesting our membership to send in testimony IN STRONG SUPPORT OF SB2664, SB2665, SB2675, SB2990, SB2865, SB2955 , SB3004, SB3197, HD2304 HD1, and HB1517. Sample Testimony BELOW. Please submit testimonies on time, before 10:00am Tuesday 2/22. 1) SB2664 STRONG SUPPORT – RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO – Creates…
Read More2022 HFUU Legislative Priorities February 9, 2022
Aloha HFUU Members & Subscribers,Hawaii Farmers Union United needs your supportive testimonies of HB1517! Please submit testimonies on time, before 2pm Thursday 2/10. Please click on the links below to support each bill. For a glitch-free experience, remember to login to capitol.hawaii.gov. HB1517 – RELATING TO COFFEE. Report Title: Coffee Labeling; Blended Coffee; Percent of Coffee by Weight;…
Read More2022 HFUU Legislative Priorities February 2, 2022
Aloha HFUU Members & Subscribers,Hawaii Farmers Union United needs your supportive testimonies of SB2288 and HB2466! Please submit testimonies on time, before 10am Thursday 2/3. Please click on the links below to support each bill. For a glitch-free experience, remember to login to capitol.hawaii.gov. SB2288 – RELATING TO COMPOSTING. Report Title: HDOA; Compost Reimbursement; Appropriation ($) Description: Establishes a…
Read More2022 HFUU Legislative Priorities
SB2955 – Three-year pilot compost reimbursement pilot program SB2982 – Five-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. SB2986 – Removes certain duplicative regulations imposed on hemp producers SB2989 – Healthy Soils Program SB2990 – Cover Crop seed reimbursement pilot program (old version) SB3005 – Cover Crop reimbursement pilot program SB3197 –…
Read More2021 Policy and Legislative Updates
As many of you may know, HFUU is a division of the National Farmer Union (NFU). NFU has described that success and credibility of the organization has been the union’s grassroots structure in which policy positions are initiated locally- the policy process includes the presentation of resolutions by individuals, followed by possible adoption of the…
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