Educating Hawaii’s Producers, Farmworkers, and Pesticide Handlers About Crop Insurance and Safe Pesticide Use to Reduce Risks

Matthew Miyahira ( 2024 )

Summary

Pesticides are a management tool used by producers to overcome pests and diseases that threaten the profitability and viability of Hawaii's $563 million farming and ranching industries. Improper pesticide handling and application increases production, legal, and human risks, and can also invalidate crop and livestock insurance policies.

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University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension

Publisher

University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Office of Communication Services

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