Maui County, Hawaii: USDA programs and conservation funding

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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

About Maui County

Elevation across Maui County averages about 2,763 feet. The county falls within the Very Stony Land and Rock Land (MLRA 166) land resource region.

Rainfall averages 54.2 inches per year. January lows average around 61°F while July highs reach about 80°F.

The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 1,405 farms in Maui County, operating across 258,218 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 184 acres. Top commodities include cut flowers & cut cultivated greens, flowering plants, potted, and hogs.


Quick Facts

RegionValley Isle
Top CommoditiesVegetables, Cattle & calves, Flowers & foliage, Tropical fruits, Coffee

Current Conditions

Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14

Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Maui County.

USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)

77 Hookele Street, 2nd Floor, Kahului, HI 96732

(808) 871-5500

This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices

Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.

What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.


Programs for Maui County Operations

Based on Maui County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Programs assist with transitioning former plantation lands to diversified agriculture and support water conservation practices in the semi-arid leeward areas. Emphasis on supporting small farmers and maintaining agricultural viability as development pressure increases throughout the county.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.


Local Conservation Priorities

Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.

How to find your county's priorities:

  • Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
  • Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
  • Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria

Your Next Steps in Maui County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Hawaii guide: Hawaii Farm Programs Guide

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Related program guides

EQIP Water Development

Vegetation Baseline

0.58
Typical NDVI (Apr)
0.83
Peak season (Aug)
JanJulDec
5-year average NDVI from MODIS MOD13Q1 (2021–2025 avg)

Quick Tools for Maui County

Check drought statusCurrent USDM conditions and historical drought data.PRF rainfall analysis78 years of grid-level rainfall data for hay and grazing insurance.Estimate EQIP costsSee what NRCS may cover and your estimated out-of-pocket share.Disaster triageLost livestock or pasture? Find your disaster programs and deadlines.See all deadlinesEvery USDA program deadline in one place.