Ep 17. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture with Chairperson Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser
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In this episode we talk with Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser, Chair of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, about how the Department has worked supporting agriculture producers during COVID and with lands managed by the Department for producers. She also highlights key issues the Department faces, ways all of us can impact change, and some thoughts on the future of agriculture in Hawaii.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
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Resources:
- Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Land Division
- Hawaii Double Bucks (DaBux) program
- Federal CARES Act
- University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR)
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