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Harry Kim <br />A fai,or <br />etritilfg <br />Offirr �i <br />Wil Okabe <br />ilicmaging Director <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy. Idg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740, <br />(808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />February 13, 2018 <br />Res esentative Aaron Ling Johanson, Chair <br />Committee on Labor & Public Employment <br />Hawail State Capitol, Room 309 <br />Honolulu, HI 96813 <br />Dear Chair Johanson and Committee Members: <br />Re: HB 2305, HD 1 Relating to Pesticide Subsidy Program for the Coffee <br />Berry orer <br />earl g Date: 02/15/18 — 10:30 am; House Conference Room 309 <br />Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 2305, HD 1. <br />As you know, coffee is a major industry for Hawaii island, and 1 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. Over the years, <br />this program has provided a significant savings to the coffee producers. <br />1 hope you will extend the pesticide subsidy program manager position through <br />June 30, 2022, as set forth in HB 2305, HD 1. <br />Res ectfully submitted, <br />Harry Kim <br />Mayor, County of Hawail <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />