Urging The Department Of Agriculture's Agricultural Development Division To Conduct And Publish A Study On Protein Consumption In The State.
Impact
If enacted, the study requested by SCR184 aims to fill these informational gaps by providing crucial data on the consumption levels of various protein sources, including livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and wild-caught seafood, specifically tailored to the islands of Hawaii. This disaggregation is expected to enhance the decision-making abilities of policymakers, food banks, and businesses throughout the state. Informing such stakeholders is vital for effective budgeting, investment strategies, and infrastructural planning, ultimately reinforcing the state’s agricultural framework.
Summary
SCR184, a Senate Concurrent Resolution in the State of Hawaii, urges the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Development Division to conduct a comprehensive study on protein consumption within the state. The impetus for this resolution is a recognized gap in the agricultural production data currently published by the United States Department of Agriculture. The existing data lacks detailed information on consumption, particularly not disaggregated by island, which can significantly hinder effective policymaking and resource allocation related to agricultural practices and local food supplies.
Contention
While SCR184 is largely presented as a constructive effort to improve food security and agricultural data accuracy in Hawaii, it is not without its points of contention. Questions may arise around the feasibility and funding of the proposed study, as well as the potential timeline for its completion. Legislative discussions are likely to touch upon the implications of collecting and disseminating such data, especially concerning privacy and the involvement of local agricultural stakeholders in the data-gathering process.
Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft, Vandalism, And Trespass, In The State.
Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Kauai.
Requesting That The Department Of Agriculture Convene An Advisory Commission To Address Certain Issues To Guide Action And Progress In The Agriculture, Aquaculture, And Food Systems Industries Of The State.
Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Of The Different Energy Consumption Sectors To Determine Which May Be Most Quickly And Cost-effectively Decarbonized Through Additional Public Investments In Combustion-free Alternatives.
Requesting The Board Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study On The Percentages Of Agricultural Lands Being Leased By The State That Are Suitable For Farming And Actively Being Used For Farming Purposes And Certain Dollar Amounts Relating To Lease Transfers.
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Update Its Mission Statement To Include Local Food Production To Supply Local Community Consumption, And To Feature The Mission Statement More Prominently On Its Website And Appropriate Publications.
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Update Its Mission Statement To Include Local Food Production To Supply Local Community Consumption, And To Feature The Mission Statement More Prominently On Its Website And Appropriate Publications.