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Harry Kim <br />A <br />favor <br />Oitrutifil <br />ffirr tr <br />Wil Okabe <br />Afanaging Director <br />arbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Alanaging Director. <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 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 />February 1, 2018 <br />Representative Richard P. Creagan, Chair <br />House Committee on Agriculture <br />Hawail State Capitol, Room 312 <br />onolulu, Hi 96813 <br />Dear Chair Creagan and Co tee Members: <br />Re: HB 2305 relating to Pesticide Subsidy Programfor the Coffee Berry <br />Borer <br />Hearing Date: 02107118 — 8:30 am; House Conference oom 312 <br />Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 2305. <br />As you know, coffee is a major industry for Hawail 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 />1 hope you will extend the pesticide subsidy program manager position through <br />June 30, 2022, as set forth in B 2305. <br />Re pectf ly submitted, <br />Harty Ki <br />Mayor, County of Hawai'i <br />County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />