ARDA-HAWAII DONATES $5,000 TO THE HAWAII FARM BUREAUTO AID FARMERS IMPACTED BY KONA LOW STORMS

HONOLULU – In response to the devastating March 2026 Kona low storms, ARDA-Hawaii, the trade organization representing Hawaii’s timeshare industry, has donated $5,000 to the Hawaii Farm Bureau (HFB) to aid local farmers and ranchers in their recovery efforts.

The contribution to HFB’s Farmers Disaster Relief Fund provides immediate financial assistance to agricultural producers working to rebuild after widespread losses. Funds support critical recovery needs, including replanting crops, restoring herds, repairing damaged infrastructure, replacing equipment, and stabilizing ongoing operations. The donation comes at a critical time, after local farmers suffered over $18 million in damages last month, placing significant strain on Hawaii’s local food supply. 

“The Hawaii Farm Bureau does incredible work advocating for the men and women who feed our islands,” said Mitchell Imanaka, ARDA-Hawaii Chairman. “As farmers work to recover and rebuild, we are proud to stand with them, helping ensure they can remain on their land and continue strengthening Hawaiʻi’s agricultural future.”

Mitchell Imanaka, ARDA-Hawaii Chairman; Denise Yamaguchi, Hawaii Agricultural Foundation; and Brian Miyamoto, Hawaii Farm Bureau

The Hawaii Farm Bureau (HFB) is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the agriculture industry across the islands. The Bureau unifies eleven county farm bureaus to promote economic opportunity, resource access, and environmental stewardship. Guided by member-driven policyand representation, the HFB fosters a resilient and productive future for Hawaii’s farmers and ranchers. For more information, visit https://hfbf.org/.  

ARDA-Hawaii is the local chapter of the national vacation ownership trade association, which includes timeshare. Hawaii’s timeshare units account for 15 percent of the state’s visitor lodging inventory and thousands of jobs. The organization is committed to supporting the communities in which its resorts are located through organized events, monetary and in-kind donations, and volunteerism. For more information, visit www.ARDA.org.

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