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<br /> ,T <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Page 2 - Arakaki <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The more telling problem, though, has been the added costs of transhipment through Chicago. <br /> This has added up to $1.50/lb to retail prices, a cost that in the long run is unacceptable in <br /> highly competitive markets. As such, the treatment of fruit in Hawaii prior to shipment is by <br /> far the preferred option for Hawaii growers. <br /> <br /> County Bill 62 was a bold statement of support for Hawaii agriculture; a support strongly <br /> echoed by many groups in the community. <br /> <br /> The Department of Agriculture urges the County Council to vote "no" on the initiative before <br /> the Council today. <br /> <br /> The Department remains confident that an informed public after thoughtful review of all the <br /> facts will strongly support irradiation as a safe and beneficial technology for Hawaii. <br /> <br /> Thank you for taking this testimony. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Lyle Wong, Ph.,Y~- <br /> Administrator, Plant Industry Division <br />