Most state agencies are showing sluggish progress toward meeting their local food purchasing goals, while some are backsliding, according to 2026 legislative reports. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, for instance, spent almost $430,000 exclusively on Hawaiʻi-grown beef, fruits and vegetables and grew more than $100,000 worth of produce itself. That amounts to 4.17% of … Continue reading More Local Food? These State Agencies Aren’t Buying It