Hāmākua Agriculture Plan:
Sustaining Rural Hāmākua Through Agriculture

Committees

Land Use

 Identify and protect Important Ag Lands

Preserve agricultural lands for agricultural use

Direct and Manage Growth

Contact:  George Zweibel   775-7233

 

Economic Development

 Support diversified agriculture

Promote economic success

Develop an identity and label for “Hāmākua Grown” products

Contact:  Lori Beach 775-8209

 

Lower Hāmākua Ditch

 Leverage opportunities for maximum use

Maintain and preserve system

Raise community awareness regarding the role the Ditch plays

Contact:  Bill Beach 775-8209

 

Environmental

 Address agriculture related environmental concerns

Promote organic, healthy and sustainable agriculture practices

Determine whether GMOs have a place in Hāmākua agriculture

Contact:  Brenda Johnson  775-7233

 

Affordable Housing

 Ensure the availability of affordable housing in Hāmākua

Contact:  George Zweibel  775-7233

 

Access

Assure access to Hāmākua’s oceans and mountains

Protect and maintain rural values that uphold respect for the land

Promote responsible access rights and stewardship of natural areas

Contact:  Karen Clarkson  775-9162

 

Community

 Sustain our lifestyle and quality of life

Honor and preserve the Hawaiian culture and pass it on to future generation

Contact:  Lori Beach 775-8209

 

Information, Education & Implementation

 Insure plan will be implemented

Contact:  Connie Fay  987-8166