Start the Process to Lease Hāmākua Ag Co-op Land
To begin the leasing process the following items need to be provided to the Co-op for submission to the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA). We want to make the process as easy as possible so we have provided templates to help you and are available to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us for guidance.
Once your completed application is received, it will be forwarded to the HDOA for approval. The average approval time is 3 weeks.
- Download and complete the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Application and Qualification Questionnaire.
- Verification of Farming Experience – you must have proof that you have at least 2 years of full-time farming experience or 4 years of part-time farming experience or have a degree in agriculture by providing a copy of:
♦ Schedule F tax returns for the last 2 years, or
♦ GET returns for the last 2 years, or
♦ Diploma showing a degree in agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, mariculture, or aquaculture. - Two letters of reference that verify your agricultural background.
- Farm Business Plan – with measurable, annual benchmarks leading to full production within 3 years of signing a sublease.
- 5-Year Cash Flow Projections
- Current Financial Statement (Balance Sheet/Income-Expense/Net Worth).
- State Tax Returns (past 3 years)
- Current Credit Report
- State Tax Clearance (instructions available HERE)
- County Real Property Tax Clearance (request form available HERE)
- Loan and/or grant commitments
- If intended crops are not prevalent in the area, provide letters from agricultural experts supporting crop viability
- Preliminary Map Plan – if you have not yet decided on a specific parcel, you do not need to furnish a map at this time.
Need assistance?
The Co-op offers assistance in completing the required information if needed. Let us know how we can help.