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Posted at 12:42 a.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Livestock farmers meeting on Big Island

Advertiser Staff

One of several meetings around the state to inform livestock farming operations about the State's new Livestock Feed reimbursement Program takes place on the Big Isalnd today. 

The program is designed to help revitalize Hawaii's livestock industry.  By assisting the livestock industry with feed costs, the program will also help Hawai`i livestock farmers remain competitive with mainland producers and contribute to Hawaii's food security, a state Department of Land Natural Resources news release said.

Informational meetings will be held at the following locations and times:

BIG ISLAND

Today

9 a.m.

HDOA Hilo Office

16 E. Lanikaula Street, Hilo

 

Today

2 p.m.

HDOA Waimea Irrigation System Office

66-1220B Lalamilo Road, Kamuela

 

MAUI

Friday

9 a.m.

HDOA Office Conference Room

635 Mua Street, Kahului

 

KAUA`I

Nov. 7

9 a.m.

HDOA Office, Conference Room

4398A Pua Loke Street, Lihue

MOLOKA`I

Nov. 8

10 a.m.

Moloka`i Irrigation System Office

Puupeelua Avenue, (next to Post Office), Hoolehua

 

More information on the program is available on the HDOA website at:  http://www.hawaii.gov/hdoa/add/add_md/LFRP/LFRP