HI HB1450

Establishes a three-year Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Pilot Program administered by the Department of Agriculture, terminating June 30, 2028

Provides competitive grants to Hawaii agricultural producers for purchasing special-purpose equipment, technology, and related costs to expand production capacity

Limits eligibility to small family farms or ranches with gross cash income under $350,000 per year, where the majority is owned by the producer and related individuals

Requires applicants to match up to 20% of total project costs and demonstrate significant impact on local agriculture production

Mandates interim reports to the legislature before the 2026 and 2027 sessions, with a final report due before the 2028 session recommending whether to make the program permanent