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HAWAIIDean M. Matsukawa Program Began: 1959 Contact Person: Dean Matsukawa Cost/Funding: The budget ceiling for FY 2005 is $4.5 million, which is funded by a special revolving fund. Target Group: As a lender of “last resort,” the program targets farmers who are unable to obtain the necessary financing for their business operation through conventional sources. Description: The objective of this program is to promote the agricultural development of the state by stimulating, facilitating and granting loans to qualified farmers, and providing related financial services. Program/Project Title: Aquaculture Loan Program Program Began: 1971 Contact Person: Dean Matsukawa Cost/Funding: Funded by a special revolving fund. Target Group: This also is a “last resort” financing program, targeting aquaculturists who are unable to obtain the necessary financing through conventional sources. Description: The program’s objective is to assist in developing the aquacultural sector of the State’s economy to a strong and competitive condition by stimulating, facilitating and granting loans to qualified applicants, and providing related financial services.
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