HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 316 Draft 01 2024-2026COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. 316 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 CONVENTION.
WHEREAS, the Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation (HFUF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization whose 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; and
WHEREAS, HFUF is requesting funds to cover expenses relating to food for
participants and leadership at its 2025 State Annual Convention, to be held October 25-26 at the
Kamehameha Schools Kahalu`u Ma Kai site in Keauhou, Kona, which will serve a public
purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of educational concerns, public
health and welfare, and culture and the arts; 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 7 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: $10,000
OUT AND FROM:
1010-11-10191 Clerk -Council SVC — Contingency Relief
CREDITED TO:
1010-11-16122 Department of Research and Development
Agriculture R&D OCE
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(HFUF — 2025 Hawaii Farmers Union Convention)
$10,000
$10,000
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 , 2025 .
VINTRODUCEBY:
BER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
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
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Reference: C-499/Council
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Project Information
* 37. Project Title
2025 Hawaii Farmers Union Annual State Convention EXHIBIT A
38. Project Start Date
10/24/2025
39. Project End Date
10/26/2025
40. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented.
North Kona
South Kona
41. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief
Funds.
Council District 7
* 42. 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 "MahPai 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 HawaPi 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 Kahalu'u 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.
*43. 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 Hawari through education, cooperation and legislation.
*44. 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 Fanners Union's Annual Convention.
* 45. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
CRF Budget Form HFUU - Dt. 7.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.
46. 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
47. 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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