The Hawaii Department of Agriculture’s Market Development Branch facilitates the agricultural industry through the expansion of new and existing markets. The team develops and identifies opportunities for Hawaii’s agricultural industry through the strategic use of promotions, grants, community outreach, tradeshows, and educational missions locally, domestically (US Mainland) and internationally. Promoting export growth of agricultural commodities from the state, the Hawaii Department of Agriculture leverages its “Made in Hawaii,” “Grown in Hawaii” and “Seal of Quality” branding programs. These programs provide consumers with assurance that the premium products are genuine, authentically Hawaii-grown, or Hawaii-made, guaranteed and certified by the State of Hawaii. HDOA’s Market Development Branch also manages two very successful grant programs: Micro Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP) to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities. Specialty Crops Block Grant Program (SCFSP) supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Hawaii.