Value chain development focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural production process from inputs to final products reaching the consumer. The agribusiness services value chain supports this strategy by providing essential support services—such as technical assistance, equipment maintenance, and compliance support—that enable producers to optimize their operations. By strengthening linkages between service providers and producers, particularly small and medium-sized farms, value chain development can address systemic constraints like limited access to specialized services and weak vertical integration. Enhancing the value chain ensures producers receive the necessary support to adopt best practices, innovate, and add value to their products, increasing competitiveness and profitability across both the staple food and export commodity sectors.

Market development aims to expand and improve access to local and external markets for Hawaiʻi Island's agricultural products. The agribusiness services value chain supports this strategy by offering marketing assistance, distribution services, and market intelligence that help producers connect with buyers and meet market demands. Services such as branding, promotion, and logistical support are essential for producers to effectively position their products in competitive markets, including international export markets for specialty crops. By enhancing the capacity of service providers to deliver these market-focused services, the market development strategy leverages the agribusiness services value chain to open new market opportunities, increase sales, and drive economic growth for producers.

Workforce development focuses on building the skills and capacities needed to sustain and grow the agricultural industry. The agribusiness services value chain is integral to this strategy by providing training, education, and professional development opportunities for producers and agricultural workers. Services offered by educational institutions, non-profits, and government agencies—such as technical training, management education, and certification programs—equip the workforce with essential skills to adopt new technologies, implement sustainable practices, and comply with regulatory requirements. By enhancing the agribusiness services value chain, workforce development initiatives ensure that training and educational services are accessible, relevant, and tailored to the diverse needs of the agricultural community. Investing in workforce development through the agribusiness services value chain addresses labor shortages, improves productivity, and prepares the next generation of farmers, thereby strengthening the overall resilience and sustainability of Hawaiʻi Island's agricultural sector.