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RESOLUTION NO. 314 25
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT
AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAII FARMERS
UNION FOUNDATION FOR ITS 2025 HAWAII FARMERS UNION STATE
CONVENTION.
WHEREAS, Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
that advocates for the sovereign rights of family farmers, ranchers, and fishers to create
regenerative and sustainable agricultural communities that benefit the people of Hawaii through
education, cooperation, and legislation; and
WHEREAS, Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation is requesting funds for food, which will
serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of culture and the
arts, educational concerns, and public health and welfare of the people and the environment;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that, in
accordance with section 2-139(a)(2)(C) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as
amended), Contingency Relief funds from Council District 1 are hereby transferred to the
Department of Research and Development to provide a grant to Hawaii Farmers Union
Foundation for the expenses and purposes identified in "Exhibit A," a copy of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference, in the following amount as set forth below:
FUND: General
AMOUNT OF
APPROPRIATION: $3,000
OUT AND FROM:
1010-11-10191 Clerk -Council SVC — Contingency Relief $3,000
CREDITED TO:
1010-11-16122 Department of Research and Development $3,000
Agriculture R&D OCE
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation — 2025 Hawaii
Farmers Union State Convention)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Director of Research and Development and Director of Finance, and that the
Director of Finance is hereby authorized to make the necessary transfers in accordance with the
terms of this resolution.
Dated at Kona , Hawai`i, this 17th day of September , 202_�_.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on September 17, 2025
ATTEST:
epy CLE CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER
UNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
ROLL CALL VOTE
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RESOLUTION NO. 314 25
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Project Information
* 44. Project Title EXHIBIT A
2025 Hawaii Farmers Union Annual State Convention
45. Project Start Date
10/24/2025
46. Project End Date
10/26/2025
*
47. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented.
North Kona
South Kona
*
48. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief
Funds.
Council District 1
* 49. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
The 2025 Hawaii Farmers Union Annual State Convention will be held October 24-26 at Kamehameha School's Kahalu'u
Ma Kai site in Keauhou, Kona. This year's theme is "Mahi'ai Makahiki"- honoring the vital role that farmers and food
producers play in sustaining our communities, especially during the opening of Makahiki season, a time traditionally set
aside for reflection, rest, and gratitude for the harvest. Farmers are at the heart of that cycle, and this gathering is about
lifting them up. The convention will bring growers from across Hawaii together to share knowledge, build stronger
networks, and push forward real solutions to the challenges we're facing in the agriculture sector today. It's a practical,
action -focused event- but also a time to pause and celebrate our farming community. We're committed to making this
event accessible- the convention itself will be free- and we're prioritizing local vendors, chefs, and musicians, especially
from Hawaii Island. Our goal is to keep costs low for working farmers while creating something meaningful and rooted in
place. County Council support would go toward a convention with hundreds of attendees from across the islands- not just
from HFU's 830+ members, but producers across ag sectors. The convention will include food producer -led panels on the
realities of local ag: water access, land use, food hubs, market resilience, and regenerative practices for near shore
fisheries and loko `ia. A panel of ranchers will spotlight Hawaii agriculture - from cattle and crops to education programs
and cultural practitioners. We will host a community celebration on Saturday evening at Kahakfu Ma Kai, including local
food, music, traditional Makahiki games, cultural protocol, and recognition of the people doing the work to steward our
`aina. Importantly, our convention will provide a space for multi -generational knowledge sharing- farmers gathering to
learn from one another and connect across islands.
* 50. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
Our mission is to advocate for the sovereign rights of family farmers, ranchers, and fishers to create regenerative and
sustainable agricultural communities that benefit the people of Hawaii through education, cooperation and legislation.
* 51. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
Formed in 2015, Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation (HFUF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is managed by a Board
of Directors representing each of Hawaii's four counties. HFUF's primary purposes are to support the sovereign right of
farmers to create and sustain vibrant and prosperous agricultural communities for the benefit of all Hawaii through. various
scientific, educational and charitable activities. HFUF supports Hawaii Farmers Union's Annual Convention.
* 52. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
CRF Budget Form HFUU District 1.xlsx
Public Purpose of Requested Funds
Per §2-138 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the
proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.
53. 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
Public health and welfare of the people and the environment
54. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds.
In post -event evaluations, 90% of participants rate the presentations and workshops as valuable, informative, and relevant
to their needs. Following the Convention, 80% of participants report establishing new connections with farmers, educators,
specialists and community organizations across the state, enhancing their support network. At least 75% of event
participants who attended the presentation and workshops committed to utilizing learned tools and practices as indicated
by post -event surveys. At least 75% of residents demonstrate an increased understanding of available Hawaii County
resources for land and water conservation and food production as evidenced by post -event surveys. At least 70% of event
participants who attended the presentations and workshops express a strong interest in actively participating in HFUU
program activities that focus on natural resource conservation topics as indicated by post -event surveys.
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