HI SR28

Recognizes the Hawaii Agriculture Research Center (HARC) for its contributions to Hawaii's agriculture industry since its founding in 1895 as the Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association.

Acknowledges HARC's 1996 name change and expansion of research scope to include forestry, coffee, forage, vegetables, tropical fruits, and other diversified crops beyond sugarcane.

Notes HARC's relocation of facilities to Kunia in 2008 and its proposed establishment of the Kunia Agriculture Processing and Sales Center.

Urges HARC to establish the proposed Kunia Agriculture Processing and Sales Center and offers committee support for HARC's future endeavors.