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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES             H.R. NO.              H.D.1  
TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2000                                
STATE OF HAWAII                                            
                                                             
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                     HOUSE  RESOLUTION

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HAWAII
   FARMER'S MARKET. 


 1       WHEREAS, a strong and viable agricultural industry is a
 2   fundamental component of Hawaii's economic base; and
 3   
 4       WHEREAS, it is imperative that every effort be made to
 5   aggressively pursue innovative projects and undertake economic
 6   development efforts to best showcase the State's unique and
 7   quality agricultural products; and
 8   
 9       WHEREAS, Hawaii's agricultural industry can serve as a
10   catalyst to move Hawaii's economy forward in a systematic and
11   expeditious manner; and
12   
13       WHEREAS, Farmer's Markets are ideal for local producers and
14   farmers to promote and market their attractive array of
15   agricultural and aquacultural products from all islands in the
16   State; and
17   
18       WHEREAS, a Farmer's Market would also enable consumers to
19   shop for a wide selection of fresh, seasonal products and
20   regional specialties from a central location; and
21   
22       WHEREAS, the establishment of a world-class Farmer's Market
23   would be an economic asset to the State by attracting residents
24   and visitors to sample and indulge in our islands' varied and
25   locally-produced foods and products; and
26   
27       WHEREAS, the State would also benefit from the
28   establishment of Farmer's Market through the creation of new
29   jobs and business opportunities; and
30   
31       WHEREAS, in many cities throughout the world, such as
32   Florence, Paris, Mexico  City, Vancouver, Seattle, Tokyo, Hong
33   Kong, and San Francisco, Farmer's Markets are a vital part of
34   the rich cultural life and varied ethnicity of that area; now,
35   therefore,

 
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 1       BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the
 2   Twentieth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session
 3   of 2000, that the Department of Agriculture is requested to
 4   conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a Farmer's
 5   Market in the state; and
 6   
 7       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study include the potential
 8   of including both agricultural and aquacultural products, such
 9   as produce, meat, and fish, in the development of a Hawaii
10   Farmer's Market; and
11   
12       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study include:
13   
14       (1)  Potential private industry partners; and
15   
16       (2)  Potential site locations for a Hawaii Farmer's Market;
17            and
18   
19       (3)  A financial plan for the development of a Hawaii
20            Farmer's Market; and
21   
22       (4)  A financial impact analysis on existing Farmer's
23            Markets; and
24   
25       (5)  A financial impact analysis on the normal "three tier
26            system" going from Farmer to Wholesaler to Retailer;
27            and
28   
29       (6)  An analysis on the impact of potential job loss to
30            wholesalers and retailers as it relates to the loss
31            of revenue due to decreased market share for existing
32            retailers; and
33   
34       (7)  An analysis on the financial impact as it relates to
35            the increased burden on State Departments executing
36            required inspections for retail operations; and
37            
38       (8)  An analysis to establish the total number of Farmer's
39            Markets, People's Markets, and flea markets, and if
40            there is a need for additional markets; and
41   
42       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Agriculture
43   is requested to submit a report of its findings and
44   recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days
45   prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2001; and

 
 
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 1       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this
 2   Resolution be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of
 3   Agriculture; the Director of Business, Economic Development,
 4   and Tourism; the Director of the Office of Planning; the
 5   Executive Director of the Hawaii Community Development
 6   Authority; the Mayors of the several counties, and the
 7   Chairpersons of the several county councils.