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!
Announcements & Upcoming Opportunities
Here are ways to learn more about our food system & get involved!
Applications Closed for the 2025 Food+ Policy Internship Program!
Thank you for your interest in our internship program. Applications are currently closed. Check our our Internship Page to learn more about the internship and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when applications open for 2026.
Need help submitting testimony?
Check out our legislative resources!
2025 Food+ Policy Priorities:
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Increase civic engagement in younger generations through empowerment and education
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Increase opportunities and remove barriers for young people to engage in small farming for local consumption - as a way of life or a career
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Decrease dependency on imported food and agricultural goods and increase local farmers and value-added products for Hawaiʻi food resiliency
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Incentivize and support regenerative and Native Hawaiian traditional farming and fishing practices
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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.
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Provide farm-to-school programming--production, education, and local procurement --for all learners
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Support policies that promote regenerative agriculture and encourage economic and environmental sustainability for Hawaiʻi.
Mahalo to our sponsors, past & present:
The Healy Foundation
Kim Coco Fund for Justice of the Iwamoto Family Foundation
Stupski Foundation