This collection of business development resources is intended for you or your group to work through some of the steps to developing or expanding your business on your own. Collected or linked here are resources relevant to Farmers and Ranchers, Value-Added Food Businesses, Rural Businesses, and Cooperatives. If you would like our assistance, please view our services and contact us.
Recently added resources
Two-Lined Spittlebug, updated June 10, 2021
Mahi ‘Ai and Native Foodways, updated January 26, 2021
Increasing Farmworker Housing on Hawai‘i Island, updated October 27, 2020
Hawai‘i Island Certified Kitchens, updated June 2024
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Board & Member Trainings
Business Planning
Conflict Resolution
Cooperative Business Education
Crop Insurance
Disaster Recovery
Farm to School
Farmer Toolkits
Feasibility Assessment
Regional Food Systems and Food Hubs
Food Safety
Group Facilitation & Organization
Market Analysis and Marketing Assistance
Legal Document Assistance
Loan/Grant Applications and Capitalization Strategies
Organic Certification
Professional Referrals
Strategic Project Planning
USDA Farm Service Agency
– Farm Loan Programs
– Farm Assistance Programs
– Record Keeping
U.S. Small Business Administration
Project Archives
Coffee Berry Borer
Farmers Market EBT Program
Food Business Basics
Organic Industry Advisory Group
Soil Health Resources