S.C.R. NO. 88 Summary

• Department of Agriculture is requested to establish and administer a Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program to improve soil health, nutrient cycling, and reduce fertilizer dependency on agricultural lands statewide.

• Eligible farmers must operate small to medium-sized farms of 10-100 acres, have stable or moderate production rates, experience yield reduction or poor soil health, produce high-value or diverse crops, and operate organic farms.

• Department of Agriculture may establish additional eligibility criteria and is requested to collaborate with the University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resiliency and soil science laboratories.

• Department of Agriculture must submit reports on findings and recommendations for long-term application of microbial algae soil products to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027.

• Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture and the Dean of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resiliency of the University of Hawaii.