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This bill aims to appropriate state funds to support the University of Hawaii at Manoa's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources by creating twelve new full-time equivalent (FTE) positions to address critical agricultural challenges. Specifically, the bill provides funding to establish eight agricultural technician positions and four community coordinator positions for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The purpose of these positions is to support Hawaii's agriculture industry by conducting research, addressing challenges such as pests, diseases, and climate change, and creating connections between research stations and local communities. The bill highlights the importance of supporting agricultural research and providing educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for local families and youth (keiki). The appropriated funds will be used by the University of Hawaii to implement these positions, with the bill set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=663&year=2025