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Agriculture <br />Focused <br />Economy <br />Objective 2: Enhance and promote local and <br />sustainable agriculture, farming, ranching, <br />renewable energy, and related economic <br />support systems. <br />Objective 13: Promote appropriate rural tourism that welcomes guests for an alternative <br />visitor experience. Promote Hawaii's host culture and Hamakua's heritage, including <br />heritage roads and plantation towns, and festivals that celebrate our rich multi -cultural <br />music, art, and agriculture. <br />CURRENT TOOLS <br />County agricultural capacity improvements prioritized in County Agriculture <br />Development Plan. <br />County and agriculture industry focus on increased food security and self- <br />sufficiency. <br />CHALLENGES <br />Limited County capacity to manage/promote agriculture. <br />Tax policies for ag land do not necessarily incentivize highest/best use for ag. <br />Limited farm labor force and high input costs. <br />Impacts from invasive species and crop diseases. <br />Limited land tenure for farmers. <br />Limited farmer networks hamper collective marketing strategies. <br />WHAT THE CDP WOULD DO 10 <br />