Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity

03/25/2026

Hawaiʻi’s family farmers show up for us every day - now it’s our turn to show up for them. 🌱

Severe flooding this month has impacted farms and rural communities across our islands. The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Flood Response Fund is here to provide relief, but we need your help to spread the word and support recovery.

💚 Donate. Share. Show up.
👉 bit.ly/HFUFARMERFLOODRESPONSE

Every share helps us reach someone who can give - or a farmer who needs support.

Farmers impacted by the storms: Start here to access support and be counted 👇

👉 https://report.agstewardshiphawaii.org ⚠️ Be sure to select “Hawaiʻi Farmers Union” under Organization Affiliation so we can follow up with you directly.

Mahalo nui loa for your continued support-every post, share, and donation helps our farming communities recover.

03/25/2026

03/25/2026

A Post-Disaster Claims Guide, video guide and telephone assistance are available for anyone looking for help filing insurance claims after the Kona Low storms, produced by the State of Hawaiʻi's Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Call 844-808-3222 for insurance help, or read the guide and view the video at https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/release-understanding-flood-insurance-coverage-as-stormy-weather-continues/

03/25/2026

03/25/2026

Happening today in Hilo! DAB Plant Quarantine staff will be at the career fair at UH-Hilo at the Campus Center Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come learn about all the job opportunities with DAB.
Visit our Careers webpage for a list of vacancies: https://dab.hawaii.gov/careers/
Come grow with us!

03/24/2026

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is announcing the establishment of the Emergency Farmer Relief Program. Farmers and ranchers impacted by the recent storm systems may apply for a one-time grant of $1,500 to address immediate needs resulting from the storms.

Applications for the Emergency Farmer Relief Program will open on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Applicants who complete and submit applications by Friday, March 27, 2026 will be prioritized for funding. Awards will be announced in the week of March 30, 2026.

The program application may be found on DAB’s website at https://dab.hawaii.gov/emergencyfarmerrelief/. Applicants must have experienced damage or losses from the storms and must provide a General Excise Tax (GET) license, proving they conduct business in the state.
Questions on the program or application should be directed to [email protected].

To view the news release with more information, go to: https://dab.hawaii.gov/blog/main/nr26-04-emergency-farmer-relief/

03/23/2026

03/20/2026

Governor Josh Green today announced the closure of all state departments and release of employees not considered disaster response and preparedness workers on O‘ahu, Friday March 20, 2026, effective immediately, due to severe weather conditions that are impacting the island.

Forecasts from the National Weather Service indicate a prolonged period of heavy rain that will continue possibly through Sunday, with flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across the state.

Residents are encouraged to monitor official updates from the National Weather Service and the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA). Additionally, HIEMA provides preparedness guidance and additional information on its website are available at https://ready.hawaii.gov/.

03/20/2026

HNL Alert: 08:41 AM 03-20-2026 - Assembly Area location(s) LOCATION(S) UPDATED due to FLASH FLOODING.

View locations: https://p.veoci.com/hnlshelter

An assembly area is a parking lot or outdoor waiting area for people required to temporarily evacuate or unable to get home. Sites are NOT staffed and primary access is to outdoor areas. If possible, bathrooms will be opened.

Assembly Areas(s) are available to all impacted residents and visitors. Pets welcome but must be in a carrier or on a leash.

Details: https://alert.hnlalert.gov