HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0208.000 2024-2026C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor
William V. Brilhante Jr.
Managing Director
County of Hawaii
Finance Department
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March 28, 2025
Diane Nakagawa
Director
Malia A. Kekai
Deputy Director
Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawaii. County Council
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Re: Agreement with University of Hawaii
Enclosed is a resolution to enter into an agreement with the University of Hawaii, Office of
Research Services to provide funding for GoFarm Hawaii. Funds of $25,000 will be provided
to conduct their comprehensive agricultural education program.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Glenn Sako of the Department of
Research and Development at 961-8811.
Diane Naka' wa
Director of Finance
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: March 24, 2025
STAFF CONTACT: Glenn Sako, Agriculture Specialist PHONE
A. REQUEST:
This is a request to enter into an agreement with the University of Hawaii, Office of Research Services, for
GoFarm Hawaii, for $25,000.00, to conduct its comprehtnsive agricultural education program that includes
hands-on learning, business and technical assistance, access to land and business opportunities, and
community engagement to create opportunities and mentorship within the agricultural sector.
The appropriation is from Ordinance 24-32, AGRICULTURE 010.161.5161.22.115.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
GoFarm Hawaii is a project of the University of Hawaii -College of Tropical Agriculture and Human
Resources whose program is to provide science -based curriculum, including hands-on and business
training, and is open to all willing adults — to prepare those who were interested in farming with the
knowledge, experience, and confidence to contribute to Hawai`i's food security and economy as production
farmers.
The appropriation will be used for salaries, travel and supplies to conduct the trainings.
SIGNED: - DATE: March 24, 2025
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