top of page
20190712_112516_edited.jpg
Hawaiʻi Food+ Policy logo featuring the organization's name in purple and pink text and a picture of kalo in the background

Advocating for food systems change in Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi Food+ Policy is an internship program through Purple Maiʻa that gives Hawaiʻi college students and young farmers experience in civic engagement, a professional work environment, and problem solving through the lens of food systems advocacy.

We are tracking food & agriculture legislative measures. We encourage you to join our efforts to support a more sustainable & resilient food system!

Announcments & Opportunities

Announcements & Upcoming Opportunities

Here are ways to learn more about our food system & get involved!

20160725_170019.jpg

Applications Now Open for the 2025 Food+ Policy Internship Program!

We are excited to announce that applications for the Food+ Policy Internship Program are now open for the January to May 2025 cohort. Join a diverse group of interns from across the islands and beyond as we work together to build a more sustainable and resilient future for Hawaiʻi’s food systems. Check our our Internship Page to learn more about the internship and how to apply.

Need help submitting testimony?

Check out our legislative resources

2025 Food+ Policy Priorities
Chili Peppers

2025 Food+ Policy Priorities:

  1. Increase civic engagement in younger generations through empowerment and education 

  2. Increase opportunities and remove barriers for young people to engage in small farming for local consumption - as a way of life or a career 

  3. Decrease dependency on imported food and agricultural goods and increase local farmers and value-added products for Hawaiʻi food resiliency 

  4. Incentivize and support regenerative and Native Hawaiian traditional farming and fishing practices

  5. Create access to healthy, culturally appropriate foods by supporting policies that serve the health and wellness of the people, the environment, social equity, and economic stability of Hawaii.

  6. Provide farm-to-school programming--production, education, and local procurement --for all learners

  7. Support policies that promote regenerative agriculture and encourage economic and environmental sustainability for Hawaiʻi.

Follow us on Instagram

Mahalo to our sponsors, past & present:

The Healy Foundation

Kim Coco Fund for Justice of the Iwamoto Family Foundation

Stupski Foundation

bottom of page