HDOA's Agricultural Development Division, Market Development Branch now administers the USDA National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program.  (The program was formerly administered by the Commodities Branch).

The program provides a one-time cost-share assistance up to a maximum of $500 to organic farmers who receive and continue organic certification from a USDA accredited certifying agent between October 1, 2004 and September 30, 2008.

For the application form and instructions, click here.

CONTACT INFO:

Hawai'i Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Development Division
Market Development Branch
1428 South King Street
Honolulu, HI, 96814-2512

Phone: (808) 973-9595
Fax: (808) 973-9590

E-mail:  hdoa.md@hawaii.gov