Meat Task Force

The Meat Task Force examines issues related to Hawaii's local meat production industry, me ka slaughterhouse capacity, inspection requirements, food safety regulations, and policies that affect the viability of raising and processing livestock locally. Nānā aku nei ia i barriers facing small and mid-scale ranchers and meat processors, and makes nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo to increase local food production and reduce Hawaii's dependence on imported meat. Its findings inform legislative and regulatory proposals affecting the state's agriculture sector.

Local ranchers and consumers who want a more resilient Hawaii food system he kuleana ko lākou ma this task force's work; its nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo affect whether buying locally raised meat in Hawaii is affordable and feasible.