2013-02-26 NKCDP Agricultural Subcommittee Meeting Notes Minutes

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Strategy 1.4 & 1.5: GMO Issue. Cipriani presented a research paper conducted by a French Scientific Group, on the adverse effects of GMO feed consumption in lab animals. Dr. Bogs presented a written, illustrated Testimony paper she sent to the Hawai'i Legislature advocating the labeling of GMO Food Products. Dr. Bogs journeyed to Honolulu in November, where she testified in support of GMO Labeling before the Honolulu City Council and attendees of the meeting. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) are foods which have been genetically engineered and patented by large corporations. Over 20 people testified to the dangers of GMOs, the right to know what is in our foods, and to have GMO labeling on foods. Not one person testified for not labeling GMOs. However, the proposal to push forward with labeling was defeated, with only two members of the council supporting labeling. Strategy 1.7: Sustainable AG-Water Development: Wells, Reservoirs. Cipriani reported that: according to DLNR Commission on Water Resources Management, no permits are required for well test bores. He has compiled a list of major local Well Drilling Companies having a Drillers License (C-57) and Pump License (C-57a).Seeking guidance from the County to initiate a development plan for sustainable Ag water at strategically identified IALs. Discussion & Conclusion: It was concluded that many of the goals of the NKCDP AG-Action Subcommittee co-inside with the objectives of David's Committees. It was agreed that we should pool our resources and energy toward our common interests to benefit our Community. Planning to achieve this end is on-going. We look forward to taking together! action There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm. The next AG-Action Subcommittee Meeting will be held on March 26, 2013.