Food Security

Alaska

Dunleavy continues food security initiative with CROP Act, with loans and crop insurance | #alaska | #politics

Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday introduced the “CROP Act,” (Capital access, Revenue protection, and Open Procurement Act” as he continues his work strengthening Alaska’s food security. According to the American Farmland Trust, there are just 990 farms in Alaska, comprising 849,753 acres of land, less today than the 881,585 acres that were under cultivation in […]

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Mayor

Mayor announces confirmation of first Maui County Director of Agriculture

Rogerene “Kali” Arce Confirmed today as first director of Maui County’s new Department of Agriculture. Photo credit: County of Maui / Shane Tegarden photo Mayor Michael Victorino on Tuesday announced the confirmation of Rogerene “Kali” Arce as the first director of Maui County’s new Department of Agriculture. The announcement comes as the Maui County Council […]

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