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  • $760 Million in Direct Loans to Farmers and Producers
    Jul 16, 2009  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) today announced $760 million from the Supplemental Appropriations Act signed by President Barack Obama is now available for approved, but previously unfunded, U.S. Department of Agriculture direct farm ownership and operating loans throughout the country. "... More
  • Congresswoman Hirono Secure $16.2 million in Hawaii Funding in the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
    Jul 9, 2009  - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the FY2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill, H.R. 2997, which funded several requests Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) submitted to the House Appropriations Committee in April.  The Committee approved 13 of Hirono’s requests totaling $16,21... More
  • Supporting H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
    Jul 9, 2009  - Madam Speaker: I rise in strong support of H.R. 2997, the FY2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which makes important investments in agricultural research; conservation, rural development, and nutrition programs; as well as a number of other programs that support agriculture and rural com... More
  • News Alert for Hawaii Agriculture Producers
    Jun 23, 2009  - U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency extends Buy-In Waiver for 2008 disaster assistance programs through May 18, 2009. For more information on how island agriculture producers can become eligible for disaster assistance, please contact the USDA office nearest you: COUNTY PHONE FAX EMA... More

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