The hawaii good food alliance (hgfa) and the hawaii food hub HUI (hfhh) are partnering to establish an innovative apprenticeship program that addresses the critical workforce needs of hawaii s local…

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Lands and Natural Resources $237,100 through a Cooperative Agreement (25MGFSPMP1024) on September 30, 2025, under the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (CFDA 10.179).

The Hawaii Good Food Alliance and the Hawaii Food Hub Hui are partnering to establish an innovative apprenticeship program addressing critical workforce needs of Hawaii's local food system, providing paid on-the-job training. The program operates in the Northern Mariana Islands with a period of performance through September 29, 2029. The Micro-Grants for Food Security Program funds eligible agricultural agencies in U.S. territories and insular areas to distribute subawards that increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities through small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations.

The hawaii good food alliance (hgfa) and the hawaii food hub HUI (hfhh) are partnering to establish an innovative apprenticeship program that addresses the critical workforce needs of hawaii s local food system. The program will provide paid on-the-job TR