Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Support Efforts To Improve The Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan.
Impact
The resolution calls for the adoption of a ten-year strategic plan developed by the Aquaculture Development Program. This plan aims to increase aquaculture food production, support restorative aquaculture initiatives, and create socioeconomic benefits for the community and environment of Hawaii. It seeks to attract more industry participants and investors, ultimately stimulating commercial activity and enhancing the aquaculture sector's growth potential.
Summary
HCR56 is a House Concurrent Resolution from the State of Hawaii urging the Department of Agriculture to enhance the Aquaculture Development Program. This initiative emphasizes the importance of the aquaculture industry in Hawaii, leveraging the state’s ideal conditions, including a favorable climate, geographic isolation, and natural resources, to bolster food production. The resolution acknowledges the strategic advantages Hawaii possesses over the mainland U.S., making it a prime location for aquaculture ventures.
Contention
An essential aspect of the resolution is the recommendation provided by Hatch Innovation Services in their February 2024 report. The report outlines strategic areas for development and improvement within the aquaculture industry. By urging the Department of Agriculture to adopt these recommendations, HCR56 aims to create a roadmap for a robust and sustainable food-production system that supports local communities and the broader economy.
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 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.
Urging The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.
Urging The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.