County of Hawai'i
Agriculture and Food System Plan
Welcome to the collaboration tool for the development of the County of Hawai'i's Five Year Agriculture and Food System Plan. This tool provides the teams and committees involved in the development of the plan with the reference information, input collection and coordination mechanisms to more easily facilitate the planning process.
Name | Organization | Email |
|---|---|---|
Christian Colo | County of Hawaiʻi Dept of Research & Development | Christian.Colo@hawaiicounty.gov |
Anna Ezzy | County of Hawaiʻi Dept of Research & Development | Anna.Ezzy@hawaiicounty.gov |
Leslie Nugent | County of Hawaiʻi Dept of Research & Development | Leslie.Nugent@hawaiicounty.gov |
Glenn Sako | County of Hawaiʻi Dept of Research & Development | Glenn.Sako@hawaiicounty.gov |
Katrina Zavalney | Hāmākua Institute | katrinazavalney@gmail.com |
Sarah Freeman | County of Hawaiʻi Dept of Research & Development | Sarah.Freeman@hawaiicounty.gov |
Andrea Kuch | Hāmākua Institute | Sarah.Freeman@hawaiicounty.gov |
Dennis Flemming | Hāmākua Institute | dennis@hamakuainstitute.org |
Hawai'i Island District Map
HIAP Strategies
Value Chain Development
Market Development
Workforce Development
Programs & Initiatives
Hilo Tropical AgTech Initiative
Polynesian Crop Production and Education
Business & Technical Assistance Program
Ho'olako
Waste Management Value Chain Program
Upgrade former Miko Meats Facility
Agricultural Workforce Development Program
Expanded Agroforestry Production and Processing
Market Systems Development Initiative
Collaborations
Title | Type of Collaboration | Initiative | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gorse- Based Feed Study | Project Teams | ||
New Models for Overcoming Labor Barriers | Project Teams | ||
HIAP Business Plan | Informal Working Groups | Market Systems Development Initiative | |
Agriculture and Food System Development Plan | Project Teams | ||
HIAP Platform Development | Project Teams | Market Systems Development Initiative | |
Agribusiness Service Center | Project Teams | Market Systems Development Initiative | |
Integrated AgTech Business Model | Project Teams | Hilo Tropical AgTech Initiative | |
Imported Fertilizer Pilot | Informal Working Groups | Hilo Tropical AgTech Initiative | |
Agriculture Innovation Center | Project Teams | Ho'olako | |
Kubota-Hawaii AgTech Collaboration | Project Teams | Hilo Tropical AgTech Initiative | |
Soybean Value Chain pilot | Project Teams | Hilo Tropical AgTech Initiative | |
Market Analysis & Development | Project Teams | Market Systems Development Initiative | |
Value Chain Pilot Projects | Project Teams | Market Systems Development Initiative | |
Value Chain Analysis | Project Teams | Market Systems Development Initiative | |
Market Systems Facilitation | Training Groups | Market Systems Development Initiative | |
Hawai'i Island Clusters of Opportunity | Project Teams | Market Systems Development Initiative | |
Public Private Partnership & Action | Project Teams | Market Systems Development Initiative |
Reference Studies, Reports, Tables and Graphics
1.1 Data Collection and Organization
Collect and organize all relevant existing data, historical plans, and current research to inform the development of the five-year plan.
Dennis Flemming
In progress
1.2 Data Summary and Preliminary Findings Report
Create a comprehensive findings report summarizing key data, identifying information gaps, and providing initial five-year plan recommendations.
Dennis Flemming
In progress
2.1 Stakeholder Mapping
Expand the HIAP database with relevant stakeholders for each county district and tailor engagement strategies for different stakeholder groups.
Dennis Flemming
In progress
2.2 Stakeholder Advisory Committee Formation
Establish a diverse and representative Stakeholder Advisory Committee to guide the development of the five-year plan.
Dennis Flemming
Being Planned
2.3 Community Partner Selection Process
Select community partner groups or organizations to gather input and host food summits in the county's nine districts.
Dennis Flemming
Being Planned
2.4 Community Partner Contracting
Finalize contracts and onboarding of selected community partners for food summit co-hosting.
Dennis Flemming
Being Planned
3.1 Draft Strategic Framework
Develop a draft strategic framework that outlines objectives, outcomes, activities, and measurable indicators for the five-year plan.
Andrea Kuch
Not Started Yet
3.2 Review and Refine Framework
A refined strategic framework incorporating feedback from the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and key stakeholders.
Andrea Kuch
Not Started Yet
3.3 Finalize Draft Plan
Finalize a draft agriculture and food system plan and prepare materials for upcoming food summits.
Andrea Kuch
Not Started Yet
4.1 Scope Summit Logistics
Support community partners in creating a detailed logistics plan for each of the nine district food summits and the final integrative summit.
Katrina Zavalney
Being Planned
4.2 Finalize Food Summit Processes and Materials
Customized agendas, presentation materials, and facilitation tools for each district food summit.
Katrina Zavalney
Being Planned
5.1 Implement District Food Summits
Complete food summits in all nine districts with high stakeholder engagement and valuable input collected.
Katrina Zavalney
Not Started Yet
5.2 Analyze Summit Feedback
A thorough analysis of all district summit outcomes, identifying common themes and unique district priorities.
Katrina Zavalney
Not Started Yet
6.1 Complete Final Integrative Summit
A final summit to integrate findings from all district summits and finalize county-wide strategies with community partners and the Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
Katrina Zavalney
Not Started Yet
6.2 Refine Strategic Framework and Draft System Plan
An updated strategic framework and draft system plan incorporating insights from all summits.
Katrina Zavalney
Not Started Yet
7.1 Draft Final Report and Five-Year Plan
Develop a comprehensive draft of the final report and Five-Year Agriculture and Food Systems Development Plan.
Dennis Flemming
Being Planned
Outline and Comments on Preliminary Report
Plan Elements Brainstorm
Resources for System Plan
Phase 1: Plan Development
December 2024 - February 2025
The team will utilize past agricultural plans and current research to inform the development of a new five-year system plan. This involves summarizing the agricultural and food data/plans and COVID-19 impact data available into a draft plan; identifying and engaging key stakeholders; defining the necessary resources and setting a framework for ongoing collaboration and coordination of the Plan’s implementation.
Phase 2: Food Summits
February 2025 - April 2026
The team will coordinate the planning and facilitation of ten food summits island-wide to collect feedback on the draft plan and collectively identify regional needs, priorities and actions to refine the strategic framework the plan reflects the unique needs and priorities of each district within the county.
Phase 3: Final Reporting
May 2026 - August 2026
The team will compile findings and recommendations into a final detailed report and plan and conduct outreach on the plan with key stakeholders.
Welcome!
Welcome to the collaboration tool for the development of the County of Hawaiʻi Five-Year Agriculture and Food System Development Plan. Our process seeks to integrate a diverse range of stakeholder interests and inputs into the development of the core plan and organization of ten regional Agriculture and Food Systems Summits. This tool will help us to stay informed and aligned throughout the process.