Hawaii Deptment of Agriculture News
- State Extends Voluntary Pause on Interisland Transport of Birds March 12, 2025Surveillance for Avian Influenza Continues March 12, 2025 NR25-05 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Land and […]Janelle
- Akamai Arrival February 25, 2025 Jason Azus-Richardson
- State Leaders Announce Digitization of Plants and Animals Declaration Form February 25, 2025ʻAkamai Arrival’ Pilot Program to Launch on March 1 on Select Domestic Flights February 24, 2025 HONOLULU – State leaders today announced the launch of ʻAkamai Arrival,’ a pilot program that will digitize Hawaiʻi’s Plants and Animals Declaration Form, streamlining the process for travelers arriving in the islands. The initiative, authorized under Act 196 (2024), […]Janelle
- Honolulu Retail Egg Price Data Released January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 NR25-03 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Market Analysis and News Branch (MANB) has released data on retail egg prices in Honolulu, comparing prices between December 2021 and 2024. (https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/add/files/2025/01/Honolulu-Egg-Prices-2021-to-2024final.pdf) The data indicates that between 2021 and 2024, the price for a dozen locally produced eggs rose by 28.4% from […]Janelle
- Increased Biosecurity Urged to Protect Birds from Avian Influenza January 17, 2025Jan. 17, 2025 NR25-02 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Animal Industry Division (AID) is again urging commercial poultry operations and backyard bird owners to increase biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from avian influenza. Earlier this week, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reported very low-level detections of H5 influenza in wastewater […]Janelle
- Opossum Trapped at Store in Kona January 8, 2025January 7, 2025 NR25-01 HONOLULU – An opossum was caught at a big-box store in Kona over the weekend. The store contacted the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) at about 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, and reported that they had trapped an opossum in an animal trap. An agriculture inspector from the Plant Quarantine […]Janelle
- Avian Influenza Information December 23, 2024 Jason Azus-Richardson
- Opossum Trapped at Store in Iwilei December 19, 2024Dec. 18, 2024 NR24-39 HONOLULU – A third opossum has been captured in Honolulu this year. Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) plant quarantine inspectors trapped the opossum overnight at a big-box store in Iwilei. The Plant Quarantine Branch received a report of an opossum on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12, from a passerby who saw an […]Janelle
- State Agencies Respond to Avian Flu with Voluntary 90-Day Bird Movement Pause December 13, 2024Dec. 13, 2024 NR24-38 HONOLULU – In response to the detection of the avian flu virus in Hawai‘i’s wastewater and wild birds, state agencies are urging the public to voluntarily pause the interisland movement of poultry and other bird species for 90 days, effective immediately. This recommendation follows the suggestion of Moloka‘i State Senator and […]Janelle
- $2.6 Million Awarded for Grants to Support Food System Infrastructure Projects December 5, 2024Dec. 4, 2024 NR24-37 HONOLULU – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced awards for 17 Hawai‘i projects totaling $2.6 million under the Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) program. The RFSI program is aimed at strengthening middle-of-the-supply chain operations and local food systems by supporting processing, manufacturing, storing, transportation, wholesaling and distribution of agricultural […]Janelle
Hawaii Agriculture News
- Highly invasive bird spotted near Kāʻanapali; poses serious threat to Maui agriculture - Maui NowHighly invasive bird spotted near Kāʻanapali; poses serious threat to Maui agriculture Maui Now
- Agricultural declaration form is now digital for travelers to Hawaii - The Points GuyAgricultural declaration form is now digital for travelers to Hawaii The Points Guy
- ‘Akamai Arrival’ — Hawaii launches new digital agriculture declaration form - The Garden Island‘Akamai Arrival’ — Hawaii launches new digital agriculture declaration form The Garden Island
- Hawaii to launch digitized Agriculture Declaration Form - YahooHawaii to launch digitized Agriculture Declaration Form Yahoo
- Hawaii digitizes agriculture declaration forms - Spectrum NewsHawaii digitizes agriculture declaration forms Spectrum News
- No more pen hunting for Hawaii Agriculture forms on planes, state welcomes digital age - KITV HonoluluNo more pen hunting for Hawaii Agriculture forms on planes, state welcomes digital age KITV Honolulu
- Hawaii’s agriculture industry seeks support amid rising costs, federal funding cuts - Hawaii News NowHawaii’s agriculture industry seeks support amid rising costs, federal funding cuts Hawaii News Now
- Hawaii’s agriculture industry seeks support amid rising costs, federal funding cuts - Hawaii News NowHawaii’s agriculture industry seeks support amid rising costs, federal funding cuts Hawaii News Now
- Measures seek to bolster farmers and boost penalties for agricultural crimes - Hawaii Tribune-HeraldMeasures seek to bolster farmers and boost penalties for agricultural crimes Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- Highly venomous sea snake discovered at Hilo beach - Spectrum NewsHighly venomous sea snake discovered at Hilo beach Spectrum News
- What You Need to Know About Hawaiʻi’s Agriculture Form - Hawaiimagazine.comWhat You Need to Know About Hawaiʻi’s Agriculture Form Hawaiimagazine.com
- Hawaii agriculture chief gets an earful from state lawmakers - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHawaii agriculture chief gets an earful from state lawmakers Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Lawmakers grill state Agriculture Department for not spending $10M biosecurity fund - HawaiipublicradioLawmakers grill state Agriculture Department for not spending $10M biosecurity fund Hawaiipublicradio
- Travel With a Pet | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - USDA APHISTravel With a Pet | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS
- Hawaii public schools regress in farm-to-plate program - Hawaii Tribune-HeraldHawaii public schools regress in farm-to-plate program Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- State lawmakers grill Hawaii agriculture officials over funding, contracts - KITV HonoluluState lawmakers grill Hawaii agriculture officials over funding, contracts KITV Honolulu
- State Sen. Lynn DeCoite discusses agriculture priorities, Mokulele Airlines service - Hawaii News NowState Sen. Lynn DeCoite discusses agriculture priorities, Mokulele Airlines service Hawaii News Now
- State Department of Agriculture asks for additional $28M in general funds - HawaiipublicradioState Department of Agriculture asks for additional $28M in general funds Hawaiipublicradio
- How does solar energy panels help farming? - UH System Current NewsHow does solar energy panels help farming? UH System Current News
- City council votes to reconvene Oʻahu's agricultural task force - HawaiipublicradioCity council votes to reconvene Oʻahu's agricultural task force Hawaiipublicradio
Hawaii Agriculture Employment
- AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION LIAISONAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: $7,555.17 MonthlyLocation : Maui (All Other), HIJob Type: Non Civil ServiceJob Number: 2025 Ag Conservation Liaison Department: Department of AgricultureOpening Date: 03/14/2025Closing Date: 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Hawaii DescriptionThrough an... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/17/2025
- Diversified Agriculture Technician - MakauaAg Jobs. Hawaii Join a company that is involved in many diverse operations in one of the most beautiful places in Hawai'i. Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i has enjoyed a proud past and looks forward... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/17/2025
- Offshore Production Diver (Farm Hand)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Kailua Here's what we do...(click to watch) Offshore WorkAbout UsBlue Ocean Mariculture was founded in 2009 to pursue the sustainable farming of local Hawaiian marine finfish. We are proud to be... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/16/2025
- LIVESTOCK INSPECTOR I AND II - HALAWA TO KALIHI, OAHUAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Island of OahuJob Type: VariousJob Number: 24-0474Department: AgricultureOpening Date: 09/28/2024Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0474The Department of Agriculture, Animal Disease Control Branch has... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/16/2025
- AGRICULTURAL LOAN OFFICER VI - OAHUAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Island of OahuJob Type: VariousJob Number: OHHI-25054Department: AgricultureOpening Date: 03/13/2025Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment InformationRecruitment Number OHHI-25054This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/15/2025
- Seed TechBayer. Hawaii, Kunia Seed Tech At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream,... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/13/2025
- AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN V - HILO, HAWAII ISLANDAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Island of HawaiiJob Type: VariousJob Number: 24-0569Department: University of HawaiiOpening Date: 12/07/2024Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0569 - This vacancy is with the... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/13/2025
- Diversified Agriculture Technician - Ka'a'awaAg Jobs. Hawaii Join a company that is involved in many diverse operations in one of the most beautiful places in Hawai'i. Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i has enjoyed a proud past and looks forward... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/13/2025
- Diversified Agriculture Technician - KaaawaAg Jobs. Hawaii Join a company that is involved in many diverse operations in one of the most beautiful places in Hawai'i. Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i has enjoyed a proud past and looks forward... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/13/2025
- Horticultural SupervisorAg Jobs. Hawaii, Waimea Corteva Agriscience has an opportunity in Waimea, Kaua'i, Hawai'i, to lead horticultural operations in the Population Development Group. The Horticultural Supervisor is responsible for shadehouses and associated areas cultivating maize... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/13/2025
- Fuel Farm Technician - LIH1 - Part TimeAg Jobs. Hawaii, Lihue Job DescriptionPersons employed as a Fuel Farm Technician is expected to:Receive/dispatch jet fuel, gasoline, diesel fuel, avgas and glycol via pipeline and/or trucks. Sample and test products for quality control,... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/11/2025
- Aquaculture TechnicianAg Jobs. Hawaii Join a company that is involved in many diverse operations in one of the most beautiful places in Hawai'i. Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i has enjoyed a proud past and looks forward... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/10/2025