To provide linguistically appropriate agricultural training, workforce development, and by enhancing local food system resilience that promotes food security and assistance for socially…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Advocacy and Outreach awarded a $748,015 three-year Project Grant to the Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture (HIP Agriculture), a non-profit organization in Hawaii. The grant is funded through the USDA's Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (2501) Program (CFDA 10.443).

The grant will enable HIP Agriculture to provide linguistically appropriate agricultural training, workforce development, and local food system resilience programming to support socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers in Hawaii. The project aims to enhance food security and assistance for these underserved agricultural communities through hands-on training, collaborative partnerships with educational institutions, and data-driven impact assessment. The award period runs from September 27, 2024, to September 26, 2027.

To provide linguistically appropriate agricultural training, workforce development, and by enhancing local food system resilience that promotes food security and assistance for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers in hawaii.