The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture's 300 employees statewide work to
support, enhance and promote Hawai`i's agriculture and aquaculture
industries. Read more
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For links to main health organizations and other sources of information regarding agricultural industry concerns, click on the headline above.
Governor Linda Lingle's State-of-the-State address, included initiatives to increase the State's food self-sufficiency. Hawai`i imports approximately 85% of food consumed in the state. HDOA and other collaborating institutions are working to help increase our food self-sufficiency.