HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0212.157 1996-1998 G. Shiroma Farms
P. O. Box 8
Mt. View, Hawaii 96771
Ph. (808) 968-8055 Fax (808) 968-6544
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To: Hawaii County Council ,
25 Aupuni Street CC'J'~1,
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 OOUNTY 0;= ~HAWAl1
From: G. Shiroma Fanns
P.O. Box 8
Mt. View, Hawaii 96771
Dear Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask for your support for building an irradiator here on the Big Island.
As a farmer, I support an irradiation treatment facility for export of my crops to the
mainland. I presently farm 30 acres of Anthurium, cut foliage, tropical fruits and
Tropical flowers in the Puna area.
I believe that an irradiation processing facility will help build agricultural exports. New
farmlands and investment can be devoted to a range of promising crops if we support
post-harvest treatment for export. This will help my business, my family, and my
community.
Ittadiaton treatment at low dose levels for quarantine processing has been proven safe.
You have been given a wealth of information concerning the safety of food irradiation.
Please give our farmers the chance to export our unique crops and commodities to
mainland markets. We have an opportunity to support our farmers, build our agricultural
sector, expand commercial use of our airport, and put new life into the struggling East
Hawaii economy. LETS DO iT?
Your support for the proposed irradiator is an important step in building a green, rural,
and prosperous Hawaii. Please vote YES on April 24'x!
MAHALO! ! ! ~
Sincerely,
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