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Designates March 2014 as Localicious Hawaii Month to recognize local restaurants committed to buying local produce and supporting Hawaii farmers.

Hawaii Agricultural Foundation launching first annual Localicious Hawaii campaign with participation from more than 65 restaurants creating dishes featuring locally grown, raised, or caught products.

Participating restaurants donate proceeds from special menu items to Hawaii Agricultural Foundation's agriculture education programs, with a campaign goal of raising $50,000.

Participating restaurants can adopt public school fourth grade classrooms for the Veggie U education program.

Campaign runs during March to coincide with National Agricultural Day on March 25, 2014, supporting the State's "Buy Local, It Matters" initiative.