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From: J Yoshimoto [joshimoto @co.hawaii.hi.us]
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 8:39 AM
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: FW: Please do not restrict biotechnology 5-1 c
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From: Carol Tripp [mailto:cammerit @heartofiowa.net]
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Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 7:59 AM
To: Mr. J Yoshimoto e9
Subject: Please do not restrict biotechnology vdos
Dear Mr. Yoshimoto,
In states like Iowa and Hawaii, we're blessed with the opportunity to explore and
implement new farming practices and technologies that allow farmers to produce more safe
food and energy for a growing world, while reducing farming's environmental footprint.
Farmers in Iowa have embraced biotechnology's influence in crop production because it has
allowed us to grow more while reducing erosion, reducing our need for water, and reducing
our use of pesticides and fertilizer.
We're also proud of the safety of the crops we grow. In Iowa, 90 percent of corn and
nearly 100 percent of soybeans grown include some biotech traits.
These crops have proven to be safe for our families who work on the farm, the livestock we
feed, and consumers.
Please do not pass a county bill that will restrict or ban the exploration and use of
biotechnology.
Sincerely,
Carol Tripp
1431 Mormon Ridge Rd
Union, IA 50258
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