In Hawaiʻi, where 90% of food is imported, local farmers who help mitigate the food supply imbalance are now facing budget cuts. This situation has prompted Hawaiʻi leaders, including Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, to advocate for the agricultural sector during a recent policy summit with the USDA in Washington, D.C. Education officials are also struggling with potential federal cuts to school food programs, emphasizing the urgent need for federal support. Local agricultural leaders are actively working to restore nearly $90 million in federal funding intended for Hawaiʻi and Pacific farmers and food organizations. Calls for policy changes and enhanced agricultural priorities continue as officials push for solutions to improve food security across the islands.