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183 recent meeting. There was a speaker for the farm union. She explained 184 that they spoke about the farmer’s union meetings and the speakers they 185 have. Lani brought up that she went on a farm tour. She discussed how 186 it’s difficult for farmers to just sell their produce, and they are forced to 187 look for other ways to make money equipment. One of the ways that has 188 been brought up is farm tours. The tours allowed them to learn about 189 how different farms run and what they specialize in. 190 191 She also explained that since people aren’t coming to the meetings, that 192 she decided to reach out and speak to members of the community. After 193 speaking with some local farmers, she learned that many farmers in the 194 area are putting out ads and getting farm help from students on the 195 mainland through an organization called WWOOF (World Wide 196 Opportunities on Organic Farms) instead of getting help locally. The 197 farmers are teaching people various farming methods and many 198 students are paying money to get this experience for school credit. Lani 199 explained that her biggest concern there is that these opportunities 200 should be available to local kids. 201 202 The Action Committee went on to discuss possibilities for Lani to 203 generate some more action and attendance at her upcoming 204 subcommittee meetings. 205 206 VI.STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: 207 208 Someone from the public brought up that the Action Committee Meeting 209 dates aren’t mentioned in Kohala Mountain News anymore. John Winter 210 confirmed he would make sure the upcoming meeting dates are listed in 211 the newspaper. The topic of using a sandwich board was brought up 212 again. 213 214 Margaret Wille brought up that she thought it would be good to have 215 someone from Parks and Recreation come and report at an upcoming 216 meeting. 217 218 Margaret Wille also spoke about the Kohala Ditch and whether a private 219 party should be able to control water. Ms. Wille said she worked with 220 landowners on the lower Hamakua ditch. Ms. Wille also said that the 221 Council was working on the comprehensive review of the General Plan. 222 223 Ms. Wille also provided some guidance on the use of sandwich boards to 224 meeting notifications. 225 226 Discussion went on about agriculture, sustainability on farms, and the 227 talk of growing marijuana/hemp in North Kohala. 228