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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Big Island Farm Bureau <br /> P.O. Box 388 • Mountain View, Hawaii 96771 • Phone 6t Fax (808) 968-6951 <br /> <br /> RECEIVED <br /> By- <br /> Date <br /> County Council <br /> August 5, 1998 <br /> <br /> <br /> Honorable James Arakaki, Chairman <br /> & Council Members <br /> County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Dear Chairman Arakaki and Council Members: <br /> <br /> The Big Island Farm Bureau, representing farmers and ranchers <br /> island-wide, urges this body to vote no on Bill 276, relating to <br /> nuclear energy. <br /> The Farm Bureau supports the development of a commercial post- <br /> harvest irradiation treatment facility in East Hawaii. It is <br /> believed that such a facility will provide for the development of <br /> new markets, enhance transportation and other sectors of the <br /> industry through increased need for services and product, and <br /> provide strong incentives to put our agricultural lands to <br /> productive use once again. <br /> Irradiation offers an alternative post-harvest treatment for <br /> specific commodities. The continued move to phase-out specific <br /> fumigants clearly marks the need for the development of <br /> alternative approaches to prevent the movement of pests and <br /> diseases for both import and export agricultural products. <br /> <br /> Not every grower will find that this process opens the door to <br /> new markets, nor will every consumer make irradiated food their <br /> choice. Yet, irradiation is a tested, proven, and recognized <br /> post-harvest treatment; therefore, if the marketplace dictates <br /> then Hawaii should move forward with the development of such a <br /> facility. <br /> Thank you for your time and consideration. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Cyrus Wagats~ra, President <br /> 1 Big Island Farm Bureau <br /> L <br /> <br /> Comm Nq 93 r' o6 <br /> !ltle No. t% , / t N <br /> Hilo • Hamakua • Kohala • Kona W. 4bt Presented L.ooNuL <br /> <br /> Rd. Dste lc 5 ,sax <br />