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Objective 2: Protect and restore viable agricultural lands and resources ... limiting rural sprawl.
CURRENT TOOLS
Development on agricultural land limited to agriculture, farm
dwellings, and related economic infrastructure.
Development targeted to existing zoned urban areas to
discourage sprawl on agricultural lands.
Nonconforming uses on agricultural lands regulated.
Important Agricultural Lands protections.
Soil & Water Conservation Districts provide support.
Provisions allow farmers to live/work on land.
Farm subdivisions create smaller farms without residential
development.
CHALLENGES
Some agricultural areas designated for town extension.
County not actively involved in watershed planning.
Rain runoff from agricultural areas impacts streams/coast.
Impacts from invasive species and crop diseases.
Limited land tenure for farmers.
Inconsistent enforcement of additional farm dwelling agreements.
Agriculture
Focused
Economy
Objective 2: Enhance and promote local and
sustainable agriculture, farming, ranching,
renewable energy, and related economic
support systems.
Objective 13: Promote appropriate rural tourism that welcomes guests for an alternative
visitor experience. Promote Hawaii's host culture and Hamakua's heritage, including
heritage roads and plantation towns, and festivals that celebrate our rich multi -cultural
music, art, and agriculture.
CURRENT TOOLS
County agricultural capacity improvements prioritized in County Agriculture
Development Plan.
County and agriculture industry focus on increased food security and self-
sufficiency.
CHALLENGES
Limited County capacity to manage/promote agriculture.
Tax policies for ag land do not necessarily incentivize highest/best use for ag.
Limited farm labor force and high input costs.
Impacts from invasive species and crop diseases.
Limited land tenure for farmers.
Limited farmer networks hamper collective marketing strategies.
WHAT THE CDP WOULD DO 10