Summary
Commercial and small farmers say agriculture gets a tiny share of the county budget (about 0.2%) and that small grant and stimulus programs don't sustain commercial operations. Farmers want faster stimulus payouts, a commercial kitchen/processing center, and a program that pays farmers in advance to grow crops.
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Last discussed Apr 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Farmers cited roughly $80,000 in the proposed ag budget and a $70,000 stimulus program as too small; a compost machine repair was quoted around $30,000.
Lanai farmers and residents who rely on local food production.
Farmers say the community remains food-insecure if funding stays at current levels.
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