Board of Agriculture

The Board of Agriculture serves as the policy-making body for the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, setting strategic direction for programs covering agricultural development, pest and disease control, animal quarantine, weights and measures, and food safety. It approves major departmental rules, budget priorities, and interagency agreements affecting Hawaii's farming and food system. The board also oversees the department's role in protecting Hawaii's unique agricultural environment from invasive species.

The Board of Agriculture's decisions affect food prices, farm viability, biosecurity at Hawaii's ports of entry, and the safety of locally grown produce. Residents can attend public board meetings and submit testimony on proposed rules and departmental priorities.