Center to support farmers in islands
Local agriculture in Hawaii will be supported through a $30 million regional food business center meant to assist producers and local food systems.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a dozen finalists for new USDA Regional Food Business Centers meant to strengthen food systems across the country by providing technical assistance, capacity building and coordination along the food supply chain.
The centers will help small and midsize farming operations and food businesses navigate government resources and access new markets. They’ll also help connect farmers with wholesalers and distributors, a task farmers are often forced to do on their own.
