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Harry Kim <br />Mavor <br />11 <br />Wil Okabe <br />iv/anagingDirecior <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., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />March 13, 2018 <br />Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair <br />Co mitten on Agriculture and Environment <br />Hawaii State Capitol, Room 224 <br />Honolulu, HI 96813 <br />Dear Chair Gabbard and Committee Members: <br />R • H 2305, HD 1 Relating to Pesticide Subsidy Prograrn for the Coffee <br />erry Borer <br />Hearing Date: 03-16-18 — 1:45 p Conference Room 224 <br />Thank you for this oppo unity to testify in support of HB 2305, HD 1. <br />As you know, coffee is a major industry for Hawaii Island as well as other <br />counties, and lam informed that the coffee berry borer continues to be a substantial <br />threat to coffee's economic survival. Any assistance the State can offer, including the <br />pesticide subsidy that helps farmers manage the cost of controlling this terrible pest, is <br />much appreciated. Over the years, this program has provided a significant savings to <br />the coffee producers. <br />1 hope you will extend the pesticide subsidy srogram manager position through <br />June 30, 2022, as set forth in HB 2305, HD 1. <br />Res <br />ectfully submitted, <br />Harry Kim <br />Mayor, County of Hawaii <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />