Agribusiness Development Corporation

The Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) is a state agency that acquires, manages, and develops agricultural lands to promote commercial farming in Hawaii. It makes decisions about leasing state agricultural lands, developing irrigation infrastructure, and supporting new and existing farmers through land access programs. The ADC plays a central role in transitioning former plantation lands into diversified agriculture.

The ADC's land leasing and infrastructure decisions directly affect who gets to farm in Hawaii and what food is grown locally. Aspiring farmers, existing agricultural businesses, and residents who care about local food security can engage through the corporation's public meetings and lease application processes.