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NEEDS AND GAPS IDENTIFIED he. <br /> The needs and gaps identified through the collaborative outreach process were organized into six overarching ' <br /> themes.Subsequent analysis was undertaken to identify how UH services currently align with these needs and where <br /> there are gaps that could potentially be filled by UH or other coalition members.This resulted in a comprehensive °' <br /> understanding of how UH services could be expanded for enhanced support to the local agricultural cluster. (� <br /> J _ <br /> 1 <br /> Enhancing Business Acumen Expanding and Diversifying the Workforce C <br /> ► Research and training on business aspects of ► Increase the number of UH students hired into the rV II s <br /> agriculture local ag sector �V a;" <br /> ► Increase agribusiness knowledge and skills ► Increase attractiveness and sustainability of ) F> <br /> ► Develop a sustainable business model for aggregation agriculture jobs r--+. <br /> and processing ► Make farm worker housing more feasible and <br /> ► Develop models and strategies for food hubs affordable -5''' <br /> ir <br /> ► Economic and market data analysis ► On-farm apprenticeships <br /> ► Increased knowledge about forming and operating ► Stimulate more awareness and interest through K-12 <br /> co-ops education C <br /> ► More online courses and seminars for business ► Promoting diversity and equity across the sector r <br /> aspects ► Train more workers to be proficient with new (I) ''� <br /> ► Need for language translation services for non-English agriculture and aquaculture technologies -" i <br /> speaking farmers and workers " 1 1 <br /> rV , <br /> 8 - ,. <br /> x <br />