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OHA proposes $802,600 to boost Native Hawaiian food producers with scholarships and incubators

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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs proposed Kulana Aina, a $802,600 initiative to deliver scholarships, two incubator cohorts, and producer services to strengthen Native Hawaiian participation in local food systems.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs presented Kulana Aina, a food-systems strategy intended to increase Native Hawaiian participation in agriculture and food enterprises. Staff asked trustees to approve $802,600 across FY26 and FY27 to support scholarships, two incubator cohorts, producer services, marketing activations and professional development.

Staff said Native Hawaiians operate roughly 3% of Hawaii's farms and receive under 1% of small-business lending;…

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