# USDA Provides Disaster Assistance in Hawaii

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is actively offering a suite of disaster assistance programs to agricultural producers in Hawaii affected by Hurricane Lowell. These programs include financial aid, technical support, and low-interest loans through initiatives such as the Livestock Indemnity Program, Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, and the Tree Assistance Program. Producers are urged to promptly report damages to local USDA Service Centers to access these resources and support recovery efforts.

- The Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Hawaii is the primary point of contact for affected producers to report losses and initiate assistance requests.
- USDA agencies including the Risk Management Agency (RMA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are involved in providing technical and financial support.
- Procurement professionals should note the increased demand for services related to agricultural recovery, damage assessment, and loan processing in Hawaii.
- Contractors specializing in agricultural support services, disaster recovery, and technical assistance may find new opportunities to collaborate with USDA and local agencies in the region.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Farm Service Agency (FSA)
- Risk Management Agency (RMA)
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

### Key Quotes
> Impacted producers should timely report all crop, livestock and farm infrastructure damages and losses to their local FSA county office as soon as possible.
> — Arthur Keyes, State Executive Director for FSA in Hawaii

> Our staff will work one-on-one with landowners to make assessments of the damages and the means for effective recovery of the land and resources.
> — Hans Hunt, NRCS Assistant Chief for the West Region

### Sources
- [USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Hawaii Impacted by Hurricane Lowell | Farm Service Agency](https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/09-23-2026/usda-offers-disaster-assistance-agricultural-producers-hawaii-impacted) - FSA