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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0986.001 2016-2018 ` J�t7 OF y ; Phone: (808)961-8564 County of Hawaii :'cp•�; ,, Council District 9- " �y44". `'; (808) 887-2069 North and South Kohala •� r ��+ Email: tim.richards@hawaiicounty.gov HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL District 9 . <' 25 Aupuni Street, Ste. 1402, Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 i.=_. ;= ' ¢4.4 '< CD G-< DATE: July 20, 2018w . TO: Valerie T. Poindexter, Chairwoman to -- and Members of the Hawai`i County Council FROM: Tim Richards, Council Member Council District 9 -North and South Kohala SUBJECT: Presentation regarding Local Food Systems and Food Security on Hawai`i Island An amended electronic PowerPoint presentation has been submitted to my office from Ms. Carol Ignacio today at 1:48 p.m. in reference to Communication 986. Ms. Ignacio asks that this version be used for her presentation scheduled for Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Please disregard any other versions you may have in your possession. The amended presentation is being emailed to Laura Murashige per protocol. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office directly. Mahalo! HTR:dbk Via email transmission: Presentation material via PowerPoint Comm. No. -1 a G• Ref. To: P7 P0,0 e Ref. Date JUL 2 4 2018 Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer TO Overwhelm you (in an exciting way) To Share the Good News a.bouiethe work on oui To Call to Action Y� t OBJECTIVES IM L-N7n the beginning7. Hawaii County Council . &a7ma-T26, 2016- Hawaii 016 Hawaii Island Food Alliance January 2M6 A group comprised of people and organizations from a wide variety of backgrounds — many of them experts on aspects of the FOOD SYSTEM — that serve as amazing and unique local resources, working collaboratively to share knowledge, stimulate dialogue, catalyze action, influence policy and initiate project partnerships on food - related issues. 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Y First National Food Day Event in state of Hawaii - Hawaii Island Hawaii County Council •=1•I•i• Y pa" �w�w^sA"� �Y s We take this opportunity on National Food Day 2016, to acknowledge the members of the Hawaii Island Food Alliance and their contributions to our community. *County of Hawaii, Mayor's Office *Lenard Allen Public Health Educator, HI State DOH Chronic Disease Management Branch * Paul Strauss — Public Health Educator, HI 'State DOH Chronic Disease Management Branch *Julia Zee — County Extension Agent, OH-Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources *Scott Daniels, PhD — Program Specialist V, HI State DOH State Office of Primary Care & Rural Health *Richard Chi nen —Vice President of Store Operations, KTA Superstores *Brandon Kobashigawa Traditional Hawaiian Healing Project Manager, Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi *Kyle Pfister — Founder, Ninjas for Health *Landry Fuller — Founder, Chef, Health Coach, Fuller Living *Susie Osborne — Founder, Kua o ka La Century Public Charter School *Ernily Emmons Co-founder, Executive Director, Ho'ola Farms *c+o�,a,aw, c4•.r�,aa.- � r.-.,-,-,�•r,� ��-,�+., r.-.�i�a.,.,.-�+„-,Y•, r,,.,.-�a�.,�+,,� r -j.-.® ir��.,.••i *Graham Ellis S.A_R_E. Local Foods Project *Keahi Tajon — Owner, Umauma Fruit & Flowers/Left Foot Steppin' *Donna Maltz — Founder & CEO, Soil to Soul Business Consulting *Betsy Cole — Interim CEO, The Kohala Center *Donna Mitts Program Coordinator, Hawaii Island School Garden Network, The Kohala Center *En Young — Executive Director, The Food Basket, Hawaii Island's Food Bank *Kristin Albrecht—Director of Grants and Compliance, The Food Basket, Hawaii Island's Food Bank *Chelsea Takahashi — Delivery Programs Coordinator, The Food Basket, Hawaii Island's Food Bank * Ronnette Gonsalves — Co-founder, Bodacious Women/Men of Pahoa *Deanette Staudine — Outreach Assistant, Bodacious Women/Men of Pahoa *Jeanne Teleia Founder, Wellness Coach, Nai'a Aloha LLC *Tina Tamai — (Retired) HI State DOH SNAP Education *Mea an Yarberry— Proiect Manaaer. Blue Zones'Proiect. Hawaii Island The Food Basket's Hub — Farmer's Economic Development rms GingerRidge Organics Hawaii County Council Hester Farms THE 'WA&��v' FOOD BASKET HAWAII ISLAND'S FOOD BANK I Hawaii County Council HO'OLAHA KA HUA AKA "DA BOX" 160 for 10 weeks, paid in 2 installmentr 1 O/per week paid 2 weeks at a time $18 for a 1 weak trial 1 THE 'qW&MrPi FOOD BASKET HAWAII ISLAND'S FOOD BANK 7 f., r-,. � spy r � rY• �L YnY} LwwYai FP 1i�A�LIIr �....a, 9d II! F lJ �IRI�IR 7117 MCC � �{ R1 "T$1 19 1 dl II i -JV%I pi y1hiR MIFi F*W Iiiawki l�FIF �IIIIIF�11liRA-�! r YiYiliY��Il�ri HO'OLAHA KA HUA AKA "DA BOX" 160 for 10 weeks, paid in 2 installmentr 1 O/per week paid 2 weeks at a time $18 for a 1 weak trial 1 THE 'qW&MrPi FOOD BASKET HAWAII ISLAND'S FOOD BANK THE �A6MrM"5F' FOOD BASKET HAWAII ISLAND'S FOOD BANK The Food Basket Awarded USDA FINI Grant Grant funds will supl2ort healthy food access for low income Hawaii Island residents Hawaii Island — The Food Basket, Inc. — Hawaii Island's Food Bank has been awarded a four-year United States Department of Agriculture Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant totaling $500,000. Hawaii County Council One Island Sustainable Living is launching a newly expanded Same Canoe Local Food Challenge bringing over $750,000 in USDA Food Security, Hawaii Department of Agriculture, and AmeriCorps grant funds to Hawaii Island to serve rural communities. The project's goal is to increase fresh, local food access, to support farmers who grow our local food, and to provide engaging opportunities to learn how to eat healthier and live longer. Same Canoe Local Food Challenge Real Farms. Real Food _ Real People. Real Results Beginning Farmer -Rancher Development Program Hawaii Island School Garden Network Ke Kumu `Aina Learning and teaching from the `Aina Growing Healthy Keiki Hawaii Public Seed Initiative Promoting biodiversity and food security Food Corps Hawaii ■ Agriculture Business Development ■ USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Progarm ■ Hawaii Cooperatives ■ FarmerTraining Programs Hawaii County Council • IN PARTNERSHIP WITH • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THE • KOHALA CENTER • C O IPJ 6YORP, H bWA I - I Demos, tastes, recipes, Gardening, and Food Safety with Emergency Food Programs School Garden Collaborations Hawaii County Council Advocacy and Policy Updates 2017 • PASSED August 14, 2017: Ordinance 17 54 Amending Chapter 15, Article 9 of County Code C Relating to Farmers Markets -� • County of Hawaii General Plan — Food, Health, Well-being Hawaii County Council National Food Day 2017 Eat healthy: Alliance, KTA team up for National Food Day Published October 3.7, 203.7 - 3.2:05am Hawaii Tribune Herald The Hawaii Island Food Alliance and KTA Super Stores will celebrate National Food Day from so a.m.-i p.m. Oct. 24 at KTA's Puainako, Waimea and Keauhou locations. Food Day aims to support and promote local food and farmers, as well as healthy foods, healthy eating and safe food handling. Master gardeners from the Universityof Hawaii and The Kohala Centerwill offerfree vegetable seedlings and seeds to grow at home. And enjoy free samples of locally grown and produced hummus, chili pepper water, spices, chocolate and more, while supplies last. Learn how cacao is made into chocolate and about Korean natural farming. Also learn about food safety through proper handling, storage and preparation, access to healthy food on Hawaii Island. Each store will offer an assortment of featured products. Local farmers and producers who will feature their locally grown and produced foods include Hawaii Ulu Cooperative, Ho'ola Farms, Hawai`i's Simple Gourmet, Mokuwai Piko Poi, Native Feast Ventures and Adaptations Inc. KTA will feature healthy specials in its deli and seafood departments. The Food Basket, Hawaii Island's food bank, will assist with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps) at KTA Puainako and Waimea. Hawaii County Council University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources on Hawaii Island: Cooperative Extension offices: Hilo, Kona, Kamuela r Agricultural Research Stations: bN111 �. Beaumont (Hilo), Waiakea, Volcano Mealani (Kamuela), Lalamilo, Kona (Kainaliu) CTAHR provides science -based education to enrich the lives and livelihood of farmers, ranchers, consumers and families and extends practical applications of science to support local food systems, healthy living, youth development, and the stewardship of natural resources. p Nutrition Education for Wellness program provides consumer foods and nutrition education for families and individuals, especially limited income households. Ca Ehealthy / Grow Eat Think Local concept is a coordinated approach to integrating a food system with healthy people and raising consumer awareness of and connection to Hawai`i's food systems by connecting growers, buyers, culinary professionals, and consumers. ��.. Ail re (` aMar i LOR"unity r+Octo er 28, e ON Y r • 04 MAYLO . Y r • 04 •u Ho'ola Farms, Papaikou, HI • _`f September 17, 2016 91 •u Ho'ola Farms, Papaikou, HI • _`f September 17, 2016 Let's Make SNAP Happen (LMSH) • Improved outcomes for Hawaii individuals and families. • An estimated $103 million ($45 million for Hawaii Island) in additional federal nutrition benefits to Hawaii each year. • These funds would generate an estimated s185 million in additional economic activity per year. • SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION & OUTREACH • We believe part of the barrier is a difficult application process. Thus, we aim to promote an efficient SNAP application system and process and follow that up with outreach to eligible residents. ,,= _A • Hawaii Island — DHS Pilot Hawaii County Council ?�Atirq Healthy Food Wilh:rl Roth supplement: 4utfltlon %ssostance grogram The LMSH network, comprised of a cross-section representation from the community, was established to support a vibrant Hawaii Island community. Members of the LMSH share a passion of reducing poverty with a comprehensive community based approach, including addressing food insecurity in the Island. The members include: P7 Barry Taniguchi, President and CEO, KTA Superstores Mike Sayama, Executive Director, Community First Rachel Solemsaas, Chancellor, Hawai'i Community College Carolyn Ma, Dean, UH School of Pharmacy Putting Heaftby Food Within Ruch Beth Dykstra, County of Hawaii Dept. of Research and Development Carol Van Camp, Japanese Chamber of Commerce Kristin Frost -Albrecht, Interim Executive Director, The Food Basket MarthaYamada, Dept. of Health, Public Health Nurses Supervisor Sharon Hirota, County of Hawaii, Office of Housing and Community Development Carol R. Ignacio, Government and Community Affairs Mgr, BZP — Hawaii Island Hawaii County Council iupplemerit: 4utrition 5ssostance �rogram Ensuring a Vibrant Hawaii Island SAMm*BAM Small and Mighty Big and Mighty Hawaii County Council J�¢e Y Op y MAkAMALA �A 2 3 q 9G �P O KA'jkk UNIVERSITY of HAWAII® HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE Next Steps �.- _. Research, Data Gathering, Fact -Finding Share with our Policy Makers Hawaii County Council Studies, Plans, Reports and... on Food Self - Reliance, Sustainability Hawaii County Council The Short List 4 Hawaii • 1992 - County of Hawaii published Agriculture Plan for Hawaii County • 2005 - Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) conducted a study that revealed food consumption in the state had outpaced local food production in most categories. The results of the study concluded that "Hawaii had become less food self-sufficient. 'A white paper issued by the same aclency reported that 'this trend of increased imported food must be reversed in order to provide a greater degree of food safety for the state. " • 2007 - HDOA published "InshipmentTrend and Implications on Hawaii's Food Security" by Mana Southichack, PhD. • 2008 - County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development (R&D) sought proposals for the preparation of an updated 1992 County of Hawaii Agriculture Plan. • 2008 - CTAHR UH Manoa, publicshed report by Ping Sun Leung and Matthew Loke on 'Economic Impacts of Increasing Hawaii's Food Self Sufficiency." • 2010 - County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development (R&D) published updated County 9f Hawaii Agriculture Plan 2010. One of the 7 recommendations in the Plan was to undertake or commission a 'BaselineStudyfor Increased Food Self-Sufficiency"to be used by the Countyy government to address existing regulations and recommend, in detail, economic initiatives needed to increase food self-sufficiency. • 2010 — County of Hawaii, Mayor's Agricultural Advisory Commission created. Housed in R&D. • 2012 - County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development (R&D) published the Hawaii County Food Self- Sufficiency Baseline 2012. • 2012 - DBEDT and HDOA published report, "Increased Food Security and Food Self-Sufficiency Strategy." • 2012 - HDOA publishes "Statewide Agricultural Land Use Baseline 2015." • 2012 - DBEDT and HDOA published report, "Increased Food Security and Food Self-Sufficiency Strategy." • 2016 - County of Hawaii, Mayor's Agricultural Advisory Commission not "reappointed" by new administration. • 2017 - Department of Health publishes, "Hawai'i's Food System: Food forAll" by Ken Meter and Megan Phillips Goldenberg, Crossroads Resource Center • 2018 - State Auditor's Report on Sustainability Hawaii County Council �,.�,� ,,�iT iii ��. --:� I kit. je We have so much going for our island We need to work together Food System EM Hamakua's Contribution to Food Self-sufficiency The following are some key elements that drive the Hamakua district's contribution to food self-sufficiency: • Waipio Valley continues to be the best place on the Island to produce quality wetland taro. Land is currently fallow and could be put into production to increase the volume of taro and poi available to Island residents. • The State's commitment to operate the Lower H -am akua Ditch, despite substantial annual subsidies and capital improvement expenses, represents an opportunity for new and existing farmers to prove the viability of the region for sustained food production. • Small farmer training programs are underway to build the capacity within the H -am akua community to take bet -ter advantage of the land and water resources the district has to offer • Kamehameha Schools, the district's largest landowner, is taking a more active role in encouraging new pasture management approaches in support of grass-fed beef, and in promoting the use of its land for increased food production. • The potential of Hawaii Beef Producers to stabilize and build a sustainable slaughter capacity at its Pa`auilo plant is an important step in building a grass-fed beef industry statewide. • The availability of Hamakua ditch water to irrigate high productivity pastures in the area could give the Hamakua district a particularly important role to play in the future of the local grass-fed beef industry. • The availability of County lands in Hamakua for agricultural leasing may offer some new opportunities for new farm and ranch operations. • The Mauna Kea and Kohala Watersheds are important contributors to the rainfall patterns and water collection systems that support both irrigated and un-irrigated agriculture in the region. • Small agricultural lots in the upper homesteads like Kalopa, Pa`auilo, and Ahualoa offer the potential for new, small-scale farming innovation and local food production. • The eventual harvest of eucalyptus forests in the district may help to disconnect energy production from oil imports and provide a more robust agricultural land use cli-mate within the region. North Kohala Contribution to Food Self - Sufficiency The following are some of the drivers in North Kohala's contribution of Food Self -Sufficiency • There is over 65,1oo acres of pasture lands in North Kohala, a portion of which have windward weather exposure making them some of the most productive grasslands on the Island. More high quality pasture lands could be added by addressing invasive species like guava and Christmas berry in several windward areas. • Some of Hawai`i's most recognized pasture managers run cattle in North Kohala. • An existing dairy operation produces a significant portion of Hawaii Island's fresh milk supply. Were it to receive new investment capital and sustained ditch water, the dairy could be a major player in Island food self- sufficiency over the long term. • The Kohala Ditch system that could provide new farm opportunities for landowners and farmers willing to commit to the work and investment it takes to sustain such a system without government subsidies. Currently without State subsidies or significant agricultural water users in the region, the Kohala Ditch's future depends heavily on non-agricultural revenues from tour activities and hydropower generation which are insufficient to secure its future. Students participating in an Eat Local program in North Kohala (Photo courtesy of Andrea Dean) • There is an active group of North Kohala residents who seem committed to being a model of community food self-sufficiency and who work hard to promote production and buying of local produce. This includes several youth programs aimed at training new farmers and connecting Kohala families to their potential as food producers. • Strong community advocacy for shoreline protection is showing results through public open space acquisition and new coastal trail access to the shoreline areas for fishing and gathering of food Similar efforts to preserve community access to mauka hunting opportunities also help to sustain the community's access to portions of its local food supply. South Kohala Contribution to Food Self- Sufficiency The following are some of the drivers in South Kohala's contributions toward Food Self - Sufficiency • Affordable irrigation water provided by the State -operated Waimea Irrigation System • Flat, deep, arable soil in a cool weather environment that is conducive to leaf crop production • A State-owned and cooperatively operated vacuum cooling plant to prepare crops for shipment • A body of long term commercial farmers, many of which have been in operation for decades • Parker Ranch Foundation Trust, the district's largest landowner, has a long standing commitment to local beef production and is committed to a leadership role in helping to shape the region's future • Convenient access to Kawaihae Harbor and Kedhole Airport to support product export • A watershed with existing stream diversions and a delivery system to provide gravity -fed water North and South Hilo"s contribution to Food Self- sufficiency • The Hilo coast has deep arable soils, minimal adverse wind conditions, gentle slopes, and ample rainfall to support the growth of many types of food crops. • There is a mix of small, medium, and large agricultural properties on the coast that enable access to land by multiple landowners and lessees. • The region is close to Hilo's harbor and airport, facilitating export and access to agricultural materials and supplies. • Over So,000 residents in the Hilo area provide an accessible market for food products both through commercial distribution networks and less formal farmers' markets. • Former plantation and immigrant families who are familiar with agricultural operations make up a significant portion of the district's population and can contribute to its agricultural future. • Many new residents have invested in orchard and diversified operations, creating a mix of farmers and landowners with a shared interest in agricultural production • Land owners, like Kamehameha Schools and large farm operations like Hamakua Springs, support smaller farmers in land availability and product marketing. • Springs and stream water sources along the coast provide supplemental irrigation and small-scale energy production to support agricultural operations. • The communities along the Coast have long agricultural traditions and seek to retain their agricultural identities and support farm activities. • For the last 30 years, there has been very little pressure for urban land use changes along the Coast. • South Hilo contains a high concentration of agricultural support services including the University of Hawaii and Hawaii Community College that provide agricultural training programs; the UH Extension Service providing outreach to farmers; the new USDA Research Center to support front edge research and problem solving; Ku -lana Foods for animal slaughter and a number of agricultural distribution companies. Puna's contributions to food self-sufficiency • Production of the majority of the papaya consumed in the state, occurs in Puna • Tropical fruit production generates a variety of new products in the local market place • Small truck farms produce a range of vegetable and starch crops for local consumption • Production of flowers and landscape materials help to support Hawai`i's global tropical image and are used in landscaping of resort properties island wide. • Papaya and Tropical Fruit treatment facilities in the Ke`eau area support the continuation of fruit production in the region. • Extensive agricultural subdivisions in Puna provide small landowners with an opportunity to grow their own food and to explore agricultural production at a scale that a family can support. • Land and housing prices are more affordable in Puna than anywhere else in the State. This is a competitive advantage for farming and helps to secure a work force than can live more affordably than they can in other areas. • Subsistence farming is a way of life for some Puna residents. There are networks for small farmers working to manifest sustainable, decentralized and often organic approaches to local food production. • W.H. Shipman Estate is a large landowner with a long term view for much of their agricultural land. Shipman's commitment to the future of Hawaii Island agriculture helps to insure that some of the most farmable land in the Puna district will remain in active production in the future. • Industrially zoned lands in the Shipman Industrial Park offers opportunities of value added processing and provides a home for many support services that farmers in the region require. • Geothermal energy developed in the Puna region has the potential of slowing the rise in Island energy prices and could spawn new agricultural processing industries that use excess heat from the energy production process. Fertilizer and liquid fuels production for local use are two possible spin-off industries. • Plentiful rainfall and good drainage in the region supports a range of food production without having to absorb the added cost of irrigation Ka`u's Contribution to Food Self- sufficiency • Upper elevation ranch lands nearest to the Ka`u forest reserve provide sustained pasture for local beef production. Lower lands provide productive seasonal pastures when there is sufficient rainfall. • Perched water springs at upper elevations provide an important source of gravity -fed water for both ongoing and new agricultural endeavors. Recent public and private investments in these water sources, as well as their transmission and storage infrastructures, is key to promoting additional food and export crop growth in the region. • Assistance from the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) in securing organized use of agricultural water sources is an important first step toward cooperatively -managed systems led by local users. • The Ka`u Forest Reserve provides over 8o,000 acres of native forest watershed for the region and helps to insure rain and spring water over the long term. • Unlike Kona or other post sugar cane regions, Ka`u's real estate market for larger parcels of agricultural properties has yet to result in high end lot sales. Several landowners are poised to make agricultural land are reduced because of vog and other market conditions, wgich has slowed the almost inevitable break up of large parcels into smaller agricultural lots. • Ka`u has a local work force with a plantation tradition and few non-agricultural job opportunities exist in the region. This is a potential asset for any new agricultural venture. • The major landowners in the region, including KS, Olson and the State, are long term players with no immediate exit strategy. This lends important stability to new agricultural ventures. • Export crops like macadamia and coffee are proven crops in the region, both have opportunities for expansion. • There is small group of new vegetable farmers in the region taking advantage of fertile soil and gravity -fed water to produce food for the local market place. Kona's contribution to food self-sufficiency • Kona's agricultural strength is in orchard agriculture and is currently dominated by export crops like coffee and macadamia nuts. Relatively small percentages of these two crops are consumed locally, compared to the volumes that are exported. • Tropical fruit, avocado, breadfruit, and other tree crops grown in Kona provide a significant food source for residents and visitors. Portions of these crops are also exported to Honolulu and elsewhere. • The small farm settlement pattern in mauka Kona is a rich setting for diversified food production. Many small farms provide a wide range of food crops for family and neighborhood consumption, with an increasing surplus sold at farmers' markets, local retailers, and specialty restaurant markets. • The tourism industry in Kona helps to drive local agricultural product sales and to create opportunities for farmers to conduct agricultural tour activities on their farms (Agro tourism). Tourism revenues and direct sales are an important part of Kona's rural economy. • There are several commercial vegetable producers in the region and distribution companies such as the organic- oriented Adaptations, whiccollects, markets, and distributes food to commercial outlets Islandwide. • Kona's ocean resources are rich and actively fished and gathered. Kona harbors register the largest amount of commercial fish catches annually and recreation fishing is a significant source of food for Island families and local eateries. • Several cattle producers in the Kona area are exploring grass-fed operations that will provide more local meat • The bee industry in Kona produces honey for export and local consumption as well as queen bees for hives around the world. It also has a systemic impact on pollination of most crops in the region. This is particularly critical due to the decline of wild hives that followed the recent introduction of the Varroa mite and hive beetle. • Aquaculture operations at the Natural Energy Laboratory at KeahoIe Pt. provide a small amount of local fish, algae, and shellfish for local consumption. Research at these facilities will help to expand seafood production for local use and export. • Kamehameha Schools plays a large role in the management of farm lands with over 600 small farm leases in the Kona area. Their current commitment to Iona term agricultural land use helps to insure that large areas of the Kona region will remain as productive farms. • Chefs at many Kona resorts and restaurants mal<e a strong commitment to the use of local produce as Farm to Plate cuisine. This provides a steady marl<et for local produce and expands the variety of products that the Kona region can provide on a sustained basis. It also educates Hawaii's visitors about the value of Hawaii's agricultural sector and the unique products it produces. • Local grocery retailers like KTA, Foodland and Choicemart mal<e a significant effort to promote local foods and to worl< with producers to maintain a steady supply to the marl<etplace. Costco is also a major vendor for larger farm operations, particularly for local fruits and vegetables. Seafood Resources • Coastal and open ocean waters surrounding Hawaii Island provide a rich array of sea foods that are an essential part of the Island diet. • Commercial, recreational and subsistence fishing are part of daily life for many on Hawai'I Island. • Hawai`i Island is fortunate to be behind the compared to Oahu and Maui, where fishing prevalent. :urve of declining fish stocks for some species pressure and development impacts are more • Hawai`i residents consume 37 pounds of seafood per capita per year, as compared to a U.S. average of just i6 pounds5i. Studies indicate that Hawaii catches 53% of its own fish supply, inclucfi"ng both commercial and non-commercial sources. • Some commercial seaweed production is taking place on Molokai, and Hawaii Island, thereby filling niche seafood markets. • Hawai`i Island's fishing fleet is an amalgamation of serious commercial fishermen; commercial charter operations; part time, subsistence; and recreational fishermen. Catch is sold to local distributors, retail outlets, and restaurants. It is also sold directly to consumers on the roadside, in farmers markets, and is also shared with families and friends. Recreational and Subsistence Hunting • For many local residents of Hawaii Island, hunting is an out- door recreational activity that also plays an important role in putting food on the family table. It is difficult to measure the exact contribution of hunting to the Island's food supply but it would be inappropriate not to mention the contribution of hunters in the context of a food self-sufficiency baseline study. Feral pigs, sheep, and goats comprise the largest portion of the wild meat supply on the Island. This, along with a number of game birds species (including pheasants, turkeys, chuckar, and quail), supplements the annual meat consumption of Island residents. • Hunting could account for a total 411000 pounds of wild meat annually in local freezers and on dinner plates • Divide this number by 450 pounds, which is an estimated yield of a full- sized steer at slaughter, and this wild meat harvest is the equivalent to the amount of meat produced by harvesting 910 head of cattle per year. • Most of this meat is dispersed to family freezers around the Island while some is smoked or made into sausage for home use. • There is also a small commercial demand for wild pig meat. It appears on some resort restaurants and in KTA stores as smoked wild boar. Wild pig meat that is sold commercially must be captured in the wild and killed in a certified slaughterhouse, the same as any other inspected meat product. Hawaii County Council Implementer a noun Definition: Someone or Something that puts a decision, plan, agreement, etc. into effect. Hawaii County Council ,r .,f . 40tO I' Our Champions Hawaii County Council SV �rces..pece ....., team � W m a[e "we.w WOa �sm rkt@CI chatle% busin �' O. Pire 0, effort move Ines. nspire achte �e cha .nsp'ireiont ecc tt5h effort m a erfoe i .� vcti nnenco etl �A Memorandum of Agreement County of Hawaii (R & D) and State of Hawaii (DOH) Coordinate activities and develop infrastructure to build community-based food systems across the County of Hawai'i. Services should result in increased coordination and active partnerships among Hawa Pi i Island food systems leaders, including stronger collaboration between food security and food production stakeholders Hire a food access coordinator to perform the coordination services outlined in this scope of services and aligned with the proposal in Exhibit "A". Hawaii County Council What is a Food System? • A food system is the path that food travels from field to fork. • It includes the growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing, consuming, and disposing of food. • Includes the inputs needed and outputs generated at each step. • A food system operates within and is influenced by social, economic, and natural environments. Each step is also dependent on human resources. • A food system, no matter its size, encompasses five sectors. • how and where food is grown • the processing of food • the distribution of food • food consumption • what happens to the waste Hawaii County Council The Food System Cross- Sector Approach Soil and Water Conservation F--, IrIIlrIIk-&� Health Orgs and Schools and Food retailers 01 AW Farmers Ranchers Hawaii County Council Food Bank, Food Pantries Faith Communities Food Production r 4* Resource & Waste Recovery,, Distribution & Aggregation Food System Preparation & Elements Consumption n1i Markets & Marketing Purchasing C!f Hawaii County Council Food Processing What happens when these two groups converge? Soil and Water Conservation Restaurant and Food retailers Schools, Community college and university Farmers Ranchers Hawaii County Council Food Production Food Bank, Resource &PRO� distribution & Food Pantries Waste Recovery Aggregation Food System Health Preparation & Elements Food Organizations, Consumption Processing 9 Faith Communities Markets & Marketing Purchasing It's a Fan! ) 'N 1�7 It's It's a a Snake! Tree! Hawaii County Council a Wall! It' S M Rope! Met with Mayor Kim regarding Food Systems — March 2017 Supports Met with Daniela Kittinger DOH Funding available for Food Systems position - $5oK requires match Secured Met with County R & D to support/provide match/house Food Systems Coordinator Secured Met with Key stakeholders to support FOOD SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT Hawaiian community, Farm Bureau, etc. x Jr7- IBM 1. Y MOA i^ County of Hawaii (R & D) and State of H The CONTRACTOR (County) shall: ✓ Hire a FOOD ACCESS COORDINATOR toperform the coordination services outlined in this scope of services and aligned with the proposal in Exhibit "A". ✓ Conduct a network analysis of local food system organizations and leaders across Hawai'i County. ✓ Utilize asset maps and other tools to conduct a food value chain analysis of Hawa i ' i Island food systems. ✓ Identify specific, strategic opportunities for food system intervention, with a focus on improving access and consumption among low-income Hawai'i island residents. ✓ Identify partnerships, funding, and other resources available to advance those interventions. ✓ Develop a strategic food system development plan for the county that increases access to local food. The plan shall including goals, objectives, policies, programs, outputs, outcomes , roles, and implementation actions. ✓ Implement interventions as approved by CDPHPD. ✓ Participate in quarterly calls or webinars as requested by the DOH SNAP -Ed coordinator. ✓ Report on activities and deliverables of this contract on a quarterly basis . Hawaii County Council n� T— K kc— hanks C7F xap aw--� 4C!" XT 44EIL 1*5 Hawaii County Council (( ) BLUE ZONES PROJECT' Brought to Hawaii by HMSA KINDLY SAVE THE DATE FOR Food Summit 2018 BUILDING OUR LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM Tuesday, September 1 1 , 2018 Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Moku'Ola Room G•AiZ� _ .. 3[iZ�� r1 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM Dr. Margaret Adamek, Presenter nationally recognized for her unique, impact -oriented approach to helping people and partnerships create healthy communities. Her longstanding experience with food systems change — from production to consumption — will provide our community with clear, strategic counsel and support as we launch initiatives to improve our local economies, public health, and agricultural systems. Contact: Carol Ignacio at 808.202.4958 Hawaii County Council ... . . ........ 0" 9VIft*% AC*kRz* U-M-TwIrIll Hawaii County Council 9m 01 kv 3-.0 TTfft"ftft1'" a Pf*VV" X'11717716=71.7, WhWiMO it M Kdkou • Kakou. All of us together, inclusively. • Kakouis the language of the 'Ohana for it is the Iangua a of we 1and we are in this together. foether weareetfer. Together we are stronger. Hawaii County Council The value of inclusiveness All of us. Weare in this together Learn to speak the language of we. ...Rosa Say, "Managing with Aloha " Mahalo nui -1 loa! Questions, comments, etc. �yM. jam, IBM