Hawaii Deptment of Agriculture News
- 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
- Avian Influenza Confirmed in Wild Duck on North Shore of O‘ahu November 26, 2024Nov. 25, 2024 NR24-36 HONOLULU – The National Veterinary Services Laboratories today confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild duck on O‘ahu’s North Shore. USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services (USDA-APHIS-WS) reports that the bird, a hybrid duck (part mallard), was among 10 wild bird samples collected from the North Shore. […]Janelle
- News Releases 2025 November 24, 2024Jan. 30, 2025 – NR25-03 Honolulu Egg Price Data Released Jan. 17, 2025 – NR25-02 Increased Biosecurity Urged to Protect Birds from Avian Influenza Jan. 7, 2025 – NR25-01 Opossum Trapped at Store in KonaJanelle
- DOH Investigates Human Contacts to Infected H5N1 Flocks – No Humans in Hawaiʻi Tested Positive for Avian Influenza November 22, 2024Nov. 21, 2024 The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) is investigating human contacts to the flock infected with H5N1. No humans in Hawaiʻi have tested positive for avian influenza at this time. To date, 54 individuals have been investigated for potential exposure. Of those, 34 were offered testing because of unprotected exposure (meaning without […]Janelle
Hawaii Agriculture News
- Egg prices in Honolulu increase because of concerns about avian flu - Spectrum NewsEgg prices in Honolulu increase because of concerns about avian flu Spectrum News
- 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
- Hawaii public schools regress in farm-to-plate program - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHawaii public schools regress in farm-to-plate program Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Opossum trapped at a big-box store in Kona - Spectrum NewsOpossum trapped at a big-box store in Kona Spectrum News
- Opossum trapped at a big-box store in Iwilei - Spectrum NewsOpossum trapped at a big-box store in Iwilei Spectrum News
- Honolulu City Council overhauls land use rules for housing, agriculture and business - HawaiipublicradioHonolulu City Council overhauls land use rules for housing, agriculture and business Hawaiipublicradio
- 6 invasive animals that snuck into Hawaii in 2024 - Spectrum News6 invasive animals that snuck into Hawaii in 2024 Spectrum News
- Ag Crime Is More Than Stolen Fruit. For Some, It's Life And Death - Honolulu Civil BeatAg Crime Is More Than Stolen Fruit. For Some, It's Life And Death Honolulu Civil Beat
- Nearly Half Of Hawaii's Farmers Are Senior Citizens. - Honolulu Civil BeatNearly Half Of Hawaii's Farmers Are Senior Citizens. Honolulu Civil Beat
- DHHL AWARDS AGRICULTURAL LOTS ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Department of Hawaiian Home LandsDHHL AWARDS AGRICULTURAL LOTS ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
- ‘Something is wrong.’ Kaimuki resident alerts agriculture officials after mystery bird deaths - Hawaii News Now‘Something is wrong.’ Kaimuki resident alerts agriculture officials after mystery bird deaths Hawaii News Now
- Hawaii Community College boasts state's first drone certification program - Spectrum NewsHawaii Community College boasts state's first drone certification program Spectrum News
- Snake found in a shipping container of Christmas trees - Spectrum NewsSnake found in a shipping container of Christmas trees Spectrum News
- Hawaii reports first avian flu outbreak in poultry as surge continues on California farms - University of Minnesota Twin CitiesHawaii reports first avian flu outbreak in poultry as surge continues on California farms University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- As state investigates possible bird flu case, farmers worry about impact to local agriculture - Hawaii News NowAs state investigates possible bird flu case, farmers worry about impact to local agriculture Hawaii News Now
- Glut? Shortage? Hawaii Farmers Navigate A Tricky Taro Market - Honolulu Civil BeatGlut? Shortage? Hawaii Farmers Navigate A Tricky Taro Market Honolulu Civil Beat
- Department of Agriculture encourages residents to turn in any illegal animals - Hawaii News NowDepartment of Agriculture encourages residents to turn in any illegal animals Hawaii News Now
- HDOA hosts educational event on Saturday featuring illegal animals - Spectrum NewsHDOA hosts educational event on Saturday featuring illegal animals Spectrum News
- City Council considers reviving its agricultural development task force - HawaiipublicradioCity Council considers reviving its agricultural development task force Hawaiipublicradio
Hawaii Agriculture Employment
- Operations GuideBayer. Hawaii, Kihei 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, but a... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 02/05/2025
- Farm Machinery & Equipment SpecialistAg Jobs. Hawaii, Waianae Reports To: Director of Farm Operations & Farm General ManagerLevel: WaenaOrganization:MA'O Organic Farms (MA'O), located in Lualualei Valley, Wai'anae, is a social enterprise of the Wai'anae Community Re-Development Corporation (WCRC),... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 02/05/2025
- Women's Health Specialist - O'ahu, HIBayer. Hawaii, Honolulu Women's Health Specialist - O'ahu, HI PURPOSE Bayer is expanding in its efforts to advance its mission "Health for All, Hunger for None." The Women's Health Specialist (WHS) will be... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 02/04/2025
- RA Agronomy-IPMAg Jobs. Hawaii, Waimea The Research Associate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) will be responsible for IPM activities as a part of Agronomy team at Corteva Agriscience Hawaii, to successfully deliver high quality research productions... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 02/04/2025
- Freight Farm Manager - MauiAg Jobs. Hawaii, Lahaina Mission & About UsHale Kipa provides opportunities and environments that strengthen and encourage youth, their families and communities to actualize their potential and social responsibility.Since 1970, Hale Kipa has championed... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 02/02/2025
- Assistant Extension Agent (Urban Horticulture)(0082139)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Kahului Location : Kahului, HIJob Type: Full-Time PermanentJob Number: 2024-02370Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human ResilienceDivision: Tropical Plant and Soil SciencesOpening Date: 10/24/2024Closing Date:... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 02/01/2025
- Fuel Farm Technician- OGGAg Jobs. Hawaii, Kahului 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: 02/01/2025
- Fuel Farm Technician - LIHAg 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: 02/01/2025
- Landscaper on a lush Certified Organic Farm in East MauiAg Jobs. Hawaii Are you passionate about gardening in paradise? Join our team in our certified organic and beautiful retreat center (haleakua.org)here in East Maui where your expertise in mowing, weeding, mulching, planting,... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 01/31/2025
- Geotechnical (Soils and/or Concrete) Special Inspectors - HIAg Jobs. Hawaii, Aiea Description RMA is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 01/31/2025
- Security Officer - Cattle RanchAg Jobs. Hawaii, Kamuela OverviewAllied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 01/30/2025
- Farm Team CoordinatorAg Jobs. Hawaii Great opportunity for passionate enthusiastic visionary team player at established certified organic tropical farm near Twin Falls and Haiku. Salary/benefits based on experience and education , attractive housing possiblitiesPart-time or... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 01/28/2025