S.C.R. NO. 94 Summary

• Urges all farmers in Hawaii to examine Israel's agricultural technologies for techniques and ideas to increase local food production in the state.

• Directs the Department of Agriculture and University of Hawaiʻi College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to encourage farmers and students to study Israel's agricultural technologies for implementation in Hawaii.

• Cites that Hawaii imports 90 percent of its food while Israel, despite having limited fresh water and only 20 percent arable land, produces 95 percent of its own food and is a world leader in agricultural technologies.

• References the Governor's goal of doubling local food production by 2020 and notes Hawaii's substantial natural resources and agricultural lands remain underutilized.

• Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture and Dean of the University of Hawaiʻi College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.