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Grants open to farmers and ranchers impacted by feral animals

The Maui News

Lokahi Pacific is accepting grant applications from Maui County farmers and ranchers for a $1.5 million assistance program to help with crop damage and other impacts from axis deer and other feral animals, the county announced Wednesday.

Farmers and ranchers can receive a grant up to $30,000 for fencing and to cover crop damage and other sustained economic losses resulting from the loss of pasture forage for cattle, death of cattle, destruction of farms, reduced crop yields and other agriculture property damages arising directly from axis deer overpopulation since July 1, 2021.

Eligible uses for grants include costs expended in protective/mitigating measures, acquisition of seeds, replanting efforts, livestock replacement, fencing, fuel, labor and rental equipment necessary to restore functioning agricultural operations.

To be eligible, applicants must be a food-producing farm or ranch of more than 12 acres but less than 40 acres and located in Maui County.

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. To access an application, visit lokahipacific.org.

The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Aug. 15.

For more information, contact Lokahi Pacific at (808) 242-5761, ext. 23. Or, email Executive Director Susie Thieman at susie@lokahipacific.org.

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