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This Concurrent Resolution requests the Department of Agriculture to create a Sustainable Food Security Strategic Plan, which aims to increase the efficient use of renewable resources in Hawaii's food sector, boost local, sustainable agriculture for consumption, improve the financial health of local farms, enhance access to locally produced food, and strengthen biosecurity. The resolution also mandates that the Department of Agriculture consult with other state agencies like the Department of Transportation and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, and interisland shipping companies in developing this plan. Furthermore, the Department of Agriculture is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature starting in 2020, detailing its progress, findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation related to this strategic plan, acknowledging the state's significant reliance on food imports and the vulnerability of its food supply.