The Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation (HAF), in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation (HFBF), has launched a relief effort to support farmers and agricultural producers impacted by recent Kona Low storms across the state.
Severe weather, flooding, and prolonged heavy rains have caused widespread damage to farms across the state — destroying crops, flooding fields, and disrupting operations. Early estimates report more than $7 million in agricultural losses and over 1,000acres of farmland affected, with additional impacts expected as assessments continue.
“The damage we’re seeing across the state is significant, especially for small and family-run farms,” said Brian Miyamoto, Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation. “We’ve been on the ground with farmers in the days following these storms, and the need is real. Fields are underwater, crops are gone, and many are facing tough decisions about how to move forward.”
Through this joint effort, donations will provide direct support to farmers most impacted by the Kona Low storms—helping them recover, rebuild, and restore food production.
“Hawaiʻi’s farmers are essential to our food security and our future,” said Denise Yamaguchi, Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation. “Through our partnership with the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation, we are committed to getting resources directly to impacted farmers.”
Community support is critical. Community members are encouraged to donate and support local farmers during this time of need.
The Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation (HAF), in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation (HFBF), has launched a relief effort to support farmers and agricultural producers impacted by recent Kona Low storms across the state.
Severe weather, flooding, and prolonged heavy rains have caused widespread damage to farms across the state — destroying crops, flooding fields, and disrupting operations. Early estimates report more than $7 million in agricultural losses and over 1,000acres of farmland affected, with additional impacts expected as assessments continue.
“The damage we’re seeing across the state is significant, especially for small and family-run farms,” said Brian Miyamoto, Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation. “We’ve been on the ground with farmers in the days following these storms, and the need is real. Fields are underwater, crops are gone, and many are facing tough decisions about how to move forward.”
Through this joint effort, donations will provide direct support to farmers most impacted by the Kona Low storms—helping them recover, rebuild, and restore food production.
“Hawaiʻi’s farmers are essential to our food security and our future,” said Denise Yamaguchi, Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation. “Through our partnership with the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation, we are committed to getting resources directly to impacted farmers.”
Community support is critical. Community members are encouraged to donate and support local farmers during this time of need.
