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Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br />County of Hawai`i <br />Office of the Mayor <br />Wil Okabe <br />Managing Director <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />January 26, 2018 <br />Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair <br />Committee on Agriculture and Environment <br />Hawai'i State Capitol <br />Honolulu, HI 96813 <br />Dear Chair Gabbard and Committee members: <br />RE: SB 2125, pesticide subsidy program for the coffee berry borer <br />Public Hearing: 01-29-18 @ 1:15 pm — Conference Room 224 <br />Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 2125. <br />As you know, coffee is a major industry for Hawaii Island, and I am informed that <br />the coffee berry borer continues to be a substantial threat to coffee's economic survival. <br />Any assistance the State can offer, including the pesticide subsidy that helps farmers <br />manage the cost of controlling this terrible pest, is much appreciated. <br />hope you will extend the pesticide subsidy program manager position through <br />June 30, 2022, as set forth in SB 2125. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />