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50. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits to be derived from your County fund request: Culture and the arts Educational concerns * 51. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Historical Research ($2,500) This investment will fund comprehensive archival research documenting ranching -beekeeping connections dating to 1852, including interviews with local ranchers and beekeepers, We will create a timeline of beekeeping's role in Waimea's agricultural development and produce a research report for both exhibit content and future scholarly use. Visual Materials Production ($500) These funds will design and print historical images and supporting texts to show the earlt ranch -beekeeping evolution, and produce educational materials for school field trip programs. Also developing branded exhibit signage that maintains visual consistency with Phase 1. Hawaii Island Seed Bank ($2,000) We will purchase 500 curated pollinator seed packets from HISB, as part of a visitor giveaway. Each student and visitor will leave with a pollinator seed pack and a local honey stick. We aim for the exhibit to reach 2,500+ visitors during its three- month run and engage 1,200+ students through field trip programming. We will host two community "talk story" events to increase engagement and education that will strengthen community connection to our agricultural heritage. Your support will help us transform historical research into tangible community education, connecting our stories with environmental stewardship.