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Senate AEN committee confirms Michael Faye to Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity; highlights irrigation and freight challenges

Senate AEN Committee · March 5, 2026
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Summary

The Senate AEN Committee voted to advise and consent to Michael Faye’s nomination to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity after testimony emphasizing his knowledge of Kauai irrigation systems, concerns about needed ditch repairs, island freight costs and biosecurity.

Michael Faye was advised and consented by the Senate AEN Committee on March 4, 2026, to serve on the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity (term to 06/30/2030).

Sharon Hurd and industry witnesses described Faye as having encyclopedic knowledge of Kauai’s water systems and a life of service…

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