Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Association Of Independent Schools To Expand The Revitalization Of The Future Farmers Of America And 4-h Youth Programs To Support Pathways To Agriculture Careers In Hawaii.
Impact
Hawaii faces significant vulnerability regarding food security, as it imports over eighty-five percent of its food. In response, the state is shifting policies towards agricultural self-sufficiency, recognizing that this requires nurturing the local farming community. The proposed expansion of FFA and 4-H programs is intended to attract young people to the agricultural sector by providing them with education and hands-on experiences, ultimately aimed at enhancing local production capabilities and reducing reliance on imports.
Summary
Senate Resolution 170 urges the Department of Education and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools to expand the revitalization of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H youth programs. The resolution highlights the necessity of investing in agricultural education to create sustainable pathways for youth careers in agriculture in Hawaii. With agriculture being a critical sector for food security, improving educational programs is central to forming a new generation of local farmers and ranchers who can address the pressing agricultural needs of the state.
Contention
The resolution emphasizes the existing challenges, including a current shortage of young farmers equipped with the necessary skills to pursue agriculture as a viable career. Furthermore, it points out that many agriculture-related positions in local companies often go unfilled as they must look outside the state for qualified candidates. Addressing this issue through enhanced educational pathways forms the crux of the discussions surrounding SR170, as advocates believe it's essential for fostering interest and skill development in agriculture among the youth.
Same As
Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Association Of Independent Schools To Expand The Revitalization Of The Future Farmers Of America And 4-h Youth Programs To Support Pathways To Agriculture Careers In Hawaii.
Urging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue Their Education In Career And Technical Education Programs At University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.
Urging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue Their Education In Career And Technical Education Programs At University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.
Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.
Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.
Requesting The Department Of Education To Partner With The Hawaii State Teachers Association And Teacher Education Programs At Local Universities And Colleges To Provide Pathways For School Support Personnel To Become Full-time Teachers.
Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.