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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0385.009 2012-2014 COUNTY CLERK COtit T Y r--- uA All Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1013 SEP -3 PH 12: 17 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: aOh- Pu .6 P /JO Occupation: WAYil V City where I live: ' � 2 Additional Comments: C4119 ` 1. ,f' (/( 0 Comm. Non 13 O c' Ref. To: rr/ p S 7L.. Ref. Date SEP 04 2013 COUNTY CLE� RK C rp 1t . , All Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 ZOO SEP --3 Pli 12= i7 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: `� � �./C )7/)- Occupation: "FA R City where I live: A �c 1-±G, Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK CClp;Y r.r 'AMU Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SE? -3 ?p112 17 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: t, G PalPlaab Occupation: Wi1 e ( peeptvice City where I live: t<lacci 1 P LL" Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK G � n r u °`41A 11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP --3 PH 12: 17 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Occupation.. City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK cot rli v c-- t! t o 11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 7 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: e Occupation: F r YI r City where I live: PAIDCA Additional Comments: f-Pc` e S -d1'4) SC) 4-0 ,4>c) cw)c-e- poly) 1 COUNTY CLERK 11 1m ► Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12+ I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science` is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 0-tbibc, J0,0e,ie Occupation: fain') 2/) City where I live: YaL..00' \ t Additional Comments: COU}QTY CLERK ,�t\li Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PIS 12 17 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: (-/t14-,a0 Occupation: p -` 6--=/z_ (e*t7r- /92/du City where I live: Additional Comments: 4:4 4�/ 14) ` 4 re, en, ' ' t -6 r COUNTY CLERK CURS , APAhh Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 17 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: I v1/15 �f/( (/ Occupation: ffrfrz. � it4 City where I live: k-e_aau "p Additional Comments: COUNTY CLgERK rntmiTY 1- 1\11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1013 SEP -3 p ► 12= I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: -4 /be Iin-& ' Occupation: 7aKih41/ #1\ City where I live: ? f4-rk 6?- "c Additional Comments: lit C 64--)A �� s (s L j_o S COUNTY CLERK cot I T Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP _3 ( 7 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: RoncU Die Occupation: FcirriiW City where I live: `Po,koc,, �{ Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 COQ V � � � , 2013 SEP -3 P$ 12` 17 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: {-� D✓V � 1 av' Occupation: 7.pci- e ‘-v■ City where I live: j--2-c c � Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 Itr .rM 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 17 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: I Occupation: / o t� City where I live: ,c , z� %� Additional Comments: COU;ITY CL RK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 NB SPP -3 PM 12: 17 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Ft49ri`dio 461zo yy�� Occupation: ��i ( VI 40 111 r 0.4 City where I live: ic):( it O q PG riq Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 CO!I� ',t o a i\x'..Ail 200 SEP -3 PM 12: 17 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 4 dV I(1 C.A Tód Occupation: Fa t% t660 / tJ2c2jq rinQr City where I live: 12-(1/0q- “ nor Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 C `, v `i 'A11 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 17 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 6:9")ii- D 'J ���-v DJ Occupation: YE(P" yte) F/,7-7 C,. City where I live: 05 C-d9- Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK CO:f r 9:, s WW1 1 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: R A :tA J13 M Occupation: V"R� City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK W 11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ,M L\ ()'t Z Occupation: 12-Eq City where I live: Ap--) Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK COTT4, ^ a"\ NII Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SE? -3 PM 12: 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: "Kq ,v- 1A Wlal'1 Occupation: raire4 City where I live: \,° Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Occupation: arc-F{/,v /C062)57 City where I live: 4c), 4 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK C O i p, u ry{h/Ai 1 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 21113SEP -3P1112: 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: �� '4�i�Ly��./ (' i N � Occupation: City where I live: ..142-O a U Additional Comments: G' �u , ��/ /10 COUNT? CLERK PII Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: p, o-y,e D s/;m Occupation: � - „-C City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Color- 1,\'A I I Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: I5L1 "ato "` Occupation: , .. City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 P11 12: 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: jjc4 6 co Occupation t)1`1 City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK COJ .IT' Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2053 SEP -3 PM 12: 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: .--10461 Ivy —g Occupation: City where I live: D Additional Comments: yoti &o & o , coiltrr,COUNTY CLERK II Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP +3 12. 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: > () ��n 4 Gtrg Occupation: 6,,,,te-af 1.4avial Q - City where I live: WA vuL t ,�( ;)6? Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 C u 1-'.! — LA ':'` All 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: \ ( u v Occupation Velik 1 4 City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK COtJ _,TY - tr ^� 'AII Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH ifi 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: , o ,cJc L6 49 ;LIA Occupation: — where I live: Comments: _ g , - al,e/it2- X' 1 15 1-4-4'S4- ‹r dL.- 1 ,4 4/ n COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP _3 Pti 12' 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Uril-kle-- Q Occupation: t Ck A' City where I live: � �t Ifs Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Cti:O C_)' r r�r Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 18 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Tc4,540'11 Main Q Occupation: 4cn4Q V City where I live: put Additional Comments: 13c41 `"\-11■vt,5 4L- k; � $ COUNTY CLERK Cft'* r', ,,7 : {'WAll Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1013 SEP -3 PH 12: 19 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Nj Occupation: 7/1--- azzo t,t/z,,Cy City where I live: !�' -�j�?� / 7/f Additional Comments: COUt1TY CLERK 4ll coW- Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 ��« � ,� _3 ?ti {2: %9 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: (7Rc�c e Pots Occupation: Yom/; yy City where I live: Ra45.07 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK cfltl!TV f11-1A Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 All 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 19 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 1 n Jo Occupation: F I S le) 1,__Gq(1 M 1 Leqrne->j `-) City where I live: k1201- Additional Comments: 1o9 coR. °b' litAt 1 ain 10-e/Cat.t .eJ atA) QA,6-cc J,,efe,ncl CY, ow C)\-0p5f coUHT 1 VLE6?K cnl i t 11 TESTIMONY AGAINST BILLS 109 and 113 2013 SEP 3 Ph ha� 19 My name is Karen Umehara. I am here to testify my opposition of Bill 113:An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition,As Amended), By Adding a New Article Relating to Genetically Engineered Crops and Plants. I was born here in the State of Hawaii,on the Island of Oahu. I grew up eating the Solo Papaya, although I must admit my early days were always asking my mom for a wedge of lemon. I am now beyond 60 years of age and still trying to eat half a papaya every morning.Since 1998 I have been enjoying the Rainbow papaya;the GMO papaya developed so we old-timers can continue to savor a Hawaii-Grown papaya. Without the Rainbow papaya I wouldn't be enjoying a half-papaya every morning nor would all the senior citizens in the State of Hawaii. We would have no papaya industry since any Solo papaya field would be 'wiped out'with the papaya ringspot disease. Look around you (well, not here in this Council Room probably) but,there is living proof! Our Rainbow papaya is not harmful! We senior citizens support the papaya industry! Don't tell us we cannot enjoy this nutritiously safe fruit with your ridiculous self-proclaimed 'NO what's best' mind-set. In my last Testimony my message was that of'choice'. We, as citizens of this Island in our State of Hawaii have this freedom.You have a choice to not buy/eat'GMO'food/products. Our papaya farmers ... our papaya industry,was given a second chance with science! By your blind- sightedness you are taking away our farmers'choice... making our farmers on this Island be criminally sustainable. We helped elect you. We can help to help vote you out. Aloha is doing what is right with your heart- COUNTY CLERK cotttrry , ii TESTIMONY AGAINST BILLS 109 and 113 - 209 SPP -3 PH 12: 19 I wanted to read this in front of you but I go to school in Waikoloa. I am seven years old and I love school! Bill 113 makes my Nana really sad so I don't want you to vote for it. Nana works with papaya farmers so we get to eat papaya that she brings over for us. My mommy also uses papaya for our smoothies...yummy© We share the papayas with our friends and neighbors and everybody is so happy when we do© In school we learn about the three'R's: Reduce, Re-cycle and Reuse.We also are learning about the long word,sustainability. Both teach us of our future to live here in Hawaii. I like living here! Nana says this Bill 113 says our farmers cannot grow safe and nutritious food like the Rainbow papaya. Why are you hurting the good that they want to do?for me and for you? Please think again about helping our farmers.We love papaya and we love drinking milk! My sister likes it with her Oreo cookies! She also likes broccoli. Thank you for reading my letter—I wish I could read it for you. I may be scared to do it but I want to help agriculture so this is doing good, Nana says. My name is Kaila Bryana Umehara. I go to Waikoloa Elementary School . I am in the second grade. COUNTY CLERK 1 ,1 I,A1I Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013SEP -31H12: 19 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: u (2.Y r U 46./0 /9 Occupation: RR,. -:vt4 City where I live: 440 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 ;-- r" '111 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: t 9 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology Is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: -PaAj-GA ,l/ka PO (4) Occupation: 4-16.‘" City where I live: ( ; a Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 OH1 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 19 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: V 1O C.- &C__ Occupation: op City where I live: Additional Comments: GG U 'TY ri EnK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 . ,9 2Q13 SEP -3 Pt t2 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain,banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Na me aaiti).-vy1-42,t, 1/ q t(0 Occupation: /q K City where I live: 06?(A Additional Comments: C 01.: TY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 C €' i; f P _ �} �� 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 19 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete p e when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 ck)Name: Oat/41,3 (r Cl ✓,� Occupation: /0(...0 City where I live: ( ao Lf Additional Comments: COETY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 7013 SEP -3 PM 12: 19 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 N ame: P.? 410^t-A 7ri Occupation: ( LA- City where I live: lCQ 01° Additional Comments: Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 ` " 2013 SEP -3 PM 12. 19 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 6A.I c 4/0 Occupation: City where I live: U Additional Comments: COL.:1-Y CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 .' ` " ''! !1 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 19 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain,banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? gY The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 2� G�� E.- 7 Z /4 k/ Occupation: City where I live: dam® I .-4221-4L-1 X77, Additional Comments: COU ITY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 19 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: r' N 41 ;5-Vj / (A//9 Occupation: City where I live: 7CD Additional Comments: CCU';;`TY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 TA 11 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain,banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: pai 01 'I OttOaLt444Z) Occupation: /,M City where I live: m� v � Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK ++ not i�"1y?' (':I !_!11t1�AII Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 20 I o i. ppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 I � gni/ Name: ((4-.)4 `/1-.0/)- Occupation: /24 City where I live: /%t `"� Additional Comments: COU:1TY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 u�, 1'". '' 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Occupation: e— � �;/ City where I live: l� 11 116710c1 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 C1I! T , 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: C Occupation: City where I live: / 4 Additional Comments: (COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 II Name: co s<7&hi 12) /1-C ` c, Occupation: L°44e 671.1,4_ U/O�a<< 2 City where I live: Additional Comments: COO-,TY CLERK f'f11stoTv Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2g 3 SEp -3 Fm 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ELL EN Occupation: E T l (Z C t City where I live: F/I I— cO Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations ea zations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ,/,- Occupation: )< ft City where I live: WO Additional Comments: COd 4TY CLERK l� rfll? } f P 's Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2Ui3 SEP -3 P 112: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 41:4k‘: Occupation: O cc Ili rtcl,t,- City where I live: Kam,.4 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 - tot] 7013 SEP -3 PH 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 'tZ &4 N Occupation: 0-Fficic MG�not City where I live: Ifi to Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 C(lt=", r;P 2013 SEP -3 P11 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: C vj Occupation: Ao1rn irl j SI►O v e 14SS i Srl�r�C City where I live: 1 (0 Additional Comments: nCOUNTY CLERK C E14,1T'J f}3A11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain,banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Ana' PriliOrti 1 Occupation: 4•11 CC City where I live: i/1110 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK CO!ftT ,, LI . x1111 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013SEP -3 PM 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: C1 p(/l i-t'i Occupation: -n— City where I live: ra IiUG Additional Comments: II' COUNTY CLERK CU_! 'T r e-f `�, +' Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 01 Z 3 SEP -3 PH 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain,banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ehari+C( ed6. Occupation: (Alp \rr Et) c*rypj City where I live: CIO Additional Comments: COLlitjv Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2°13 3 SEP -3 Pt 12, 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain,banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ria,.U11 Occupation: City where I live: kk71 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK COUNT t i; 64k/A 11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 20 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain,banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name:: 444( Occupation: where I live• Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK C r i l"T<r "W,A 1 I Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 P1112: 21 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: c-es � k-)-1 9f7- tr Occupation: ' Kit--411 ' r;v ► 0'` i City where I live: (‹A) ( �J Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 s -3 PH 12: 21 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 ■ I Name: 7 r �` f�1 �--�vOccupation: ei l cc -.d, a, .LZ,7b-1,,.. City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 21 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ,p5, .„,1/4, 1,,g74......„._ Occupation: 'l o... . _/ At City where I live: -CAL:D g) Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK C01t ?' " ;14► ,II Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 SEP -3 12: i I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: of Occupation: City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNT y CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEF -3 PH 12: 21 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: U tiCIA Occupation: oti, ��t �_SVticsL City where I live: Additional Comments: COITY CLERK C( miT ' ;�:- - A!! Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 21 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Qc,jj, (-- ?f),(AAGtit4 Qa Occupation: City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK CO'tafT ot- '-11,w4.11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP _3 Pti 12: 21 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: z_ y Occupation: X City where I live: �� �� r Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 z. 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 2 l I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology Is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ( G Occupation: e7ctnke✓- City where I live: 44 k) Additional Comments: COL iTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 21 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: lG..kk_ t--t)VJ6--Lec,.c�,� Occupation: City where I live: Lt, Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH $2: 21 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 i Occupation: ��cr City where I live: i �- Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 Cr;+l ;T "/",.All 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 21 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ` Occupati n: i �2- r is City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK C011A: , cr. z,,,_ W4►i 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 21 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: _A utH Occupation: S4,3 v Cw v�3� City where I live: 4; k Additional Comments: C a T .T Y,G!ERK 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 22 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: "�1, A, Occupation: moth \)00 e A City where I live: AA Vl Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 lit 12: 22 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 2-U i k • l,-..c.-G Occupation: .0.x City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK col!,° 7 `al' 'iAjl Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 P1112: 22 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: r Q Occupation: A q AK ft-' i P G° y 10 C .A7P LA-6/ (A1, '-ft_ City where I live: K nom,4,,,,k Additional Comments: Ili COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 CO11h{1,-`' 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 22 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 A Name: G 0 74t„,„ �� 2 Occupation: iSa-lik e ,t: !- City where I live: /' ►� � b Additional Comments: D Icy -' C ' -+A t K-st � l o B ro*- (I'LQ-414,\ /ee-s-eor 1 /�dc,( /.---t/L-e-/ vat a-fi'ct/S ff COUNTY CLERK COwl ITv l Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP 3 PH 12: 22 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ki Occupation: tF City where I live: e cLa_L I Additional Comments: CO1J TY CLERK COI} ' `! kf ;lI Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP _3 PH 12: 22 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: a Occupation: t'.eJ-1( �'► ( f . City where I live: mil ' (-)Rzt-L. Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK rnir'T Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 22 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Jo/1 e ? h Occupation: City where I live: / Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 22 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ' 0 L T /1 I --7_ (14! / Occupation: <)4K / V; (7 City where I live: at L L Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 22 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 70)/,, Aei/k/6-_ Occupation: ikr, Y.e% f= City where I live: /7/Lx, Additional Comments: COUNTY CE �R1( Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 11� SEP -3 p� 12: 22 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Kay 1t/1 ' 11f14 Occupation: ge4-i ✓'ec'( City where I live: tatk � Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK rnfl 'T'., "A‘1,1 Alt Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 23 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: CCs,`,IL t"11,,0'a5kAle. Occupation: ,Ii.-4-■ City where I live: 4.4-,‘0 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK ;. ;nit T A`V'AII Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 23 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 4- • Occupation: _ei City where I live: /1, /b i /4 t Q 7 Additional Comments: COVTY CLERK CO'l�4T',r - .i ,o.vAsii Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP _3 PM 12: 23 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote a ' Bill 109 and Bill 113 (,%...er.,,t_47-00/7/.//r--- ,-,°`— '7-7 Name: Occupation. P City where I live: �,� �. / Additional Comments: 7� _ Ate , COUNTY n CI ER' c ,l �-,, , 1 { Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1013 SEP -3 PM 12: 23 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: c34.40 C,fejk4A S Occupation: C- 0 400.301_02- Q "R'A+SS 441Z 0-I 6-0 City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK CfM TY -r r; ."" 11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 23 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: eV�� �� �1 �Yw� Gl e V Occupation: \)-14,0 kx,‘t�'`LA:0 A. L c "1�'�/'A 4 A-- ) p City where 1 live: \\:‘‘,\0) \\'OM gt,‘ (,ko 1 Additional Comments: %MU, (4 A-11444., /ki•e\--4\-11\14- cl,,,----C \a,„,,,,,„9._ () ...._\,1k,kkobv„ cA: ,.\-ko - \‘-v3..‘i COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 Ctt �� 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 23 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: —icy y Tf2f Occupation: City where I live: � A- Additional Comments: COU TY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 '�� 2013 SEP -3 P1`112: 23 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: �,�,{.0e4 vi Occupation: City where I live: (i ?_.-- Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK COU! TY 1AW4l, Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 23 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 45s J l but Leto Occupation: L cit l Fariwtr- t` Is\A.A.41 City where I live: r earikkik Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1083 SEA -3 PH 12. 23 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: iviQ xey l Occupation: e3rsf Fred' Nurse) City where I live: + fill 0 Additional Comments: COL TY CLERK C1 11 ►ry r fIAJA(l Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 23 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Q'-6 e 77:_e Occupation: ,`e/4 i 7 City where I live: U{_e.„c Additional Comments: !dry COWiTY cLE K dp! Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2Q13 SEP -3 PH 12: 23 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 tNa VI/V Oc upation• City where I live: 1/-e0-G10, qi Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK CO+R,f -V '-`7" r,! Ali 2013 SEP -3 PIS 12: 24 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Edw._ `?. curh ‘na�i"`iOY� Occupation: 1 Acx.\ VI g l 'L n l��� City where I live: 1-konvku` Additional Comments: Y COUNT CLERK rn¢: h' P !! Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 Fri 12: 24 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Vo Q.. n kafAr. &k/', Occupation:1,.-a„ Al City where I live: 7) L Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK col k° P9,7A11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1013 SEP -3 PH «: 211 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: PcyfiC..e., Occupation: al,I,1,j fir` City where I live: Al fYi �1 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP « P1 12: 24 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: sLrnC. Occupation: City where I live: `_n j -, Additional Comments: c L-v4 w c., —E� 1 GA-40- 06-.,,o " , �cnw It �� G S 5 -dam tj2-12t:vunL (31'41a4- ,OCOU ITY CLERK "JA II Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 7013 Sip -3 12: 24 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ' I v, 1 Occupation: City where I live: Additional Comments: COUF!TY CI ERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1013 SEP -3 PH 12: 24 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: `'fir-tom 4L$44.46 Occupation: City where I live: I-VO Additional Comments: 4-- -r-r) o mitt_ Ir r. (b N.)/ -t-A x R EAL A Ll- t-F-P`"(2-T-S Ro hl -- Vit (TS w.o y 0tiU 13a C-atit- ate;c 1 )+-T17}) w lA lam Crtkt- u+41- S o VIL)& ,j Lk-4 I'll L-I - r VAUD 06t pt,6 ) t-2.45 / 4-:3 I v £a UU i w'C, u.4.qc r v e-1 `Cp 0.. It Q u L---t-i 6c (4w. COUNTY CLERK Call T . Y! 4aAll Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1013 SEP -3 PM 12: 2L1 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: SUI Occupation: City where I live:40 \ft 1011(1 Additional Comments: ktf how-v \V-d- k -\614qkk g11°‘ 4%'‘it-"\/\0(4/411 ‘1, mmd 1hu� yJil) kl IVA a all y tAmMan\ WitA ar cCl Oak- Ale( If (Rem '$.4 001 oto, A\ku ono ok t .1 0- wad hofi ,°r (Ji_vnc) and WAott V \AYV -?',, 1\kti 41ti (AJ (\11 .01gAVIA s 01,,A COUNTY CI EPK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 `r ,,44/x,#1 7013 SEP -3 PH 12: 24 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ;_5l6 – /` Occupation: �� f�j T c `.)� —r City where I live: J-- Additional Comments: ' J 7 , ' % H f t II-- t't� L � COUNTY C[ Ef3K Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 cot�'`9`' `' .„ 11 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 24 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets,and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: r;tiA\ ;U vv-■'\ Occupation: '- k ,.1^ City where I live: ;1 Additional Comments: i^-tir ( v COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 24 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: \ \c\/ti L 1 Occupation: City where I live: it Li Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK CC" tar v 1°11 All Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP —3 PH 12: 24 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses,or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore,these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Occupation: City where I live: k Additional Comments: COQ;" 1 1 CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1013 SEP -3 pig 24 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our papaya industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus,tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, these bills will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "The science is quite clear:crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: `t\, � tc L ,�, Occupation: City where I live: Additional Comments: COUTv CL Lt ' . ( 11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 24 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 0-01.6 0t11 Occupation: &I-1A CV City where I live: Ht Additional Comments: ►Var�er* hpiS been tn -\11t A ONa \Mu* klnr,i Iqro Sind tgat( RalnOpi gavot save -1 m , t , n ratit rtM, COW -*INA .\--■\\ k if IN& WAL logved p ordlier irAt joott, n Gofiu-e, 1 Vg. to Oh ` ‘ICNA4 ' Me, akiltrUi* tri\ii 1)W I CO , T 3 CLERK s t Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 FP -3 PH 12: 25 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 1an12,UW _ nano� Occupation: CiuAwcf\Q �Qr� tC!Z/ 6(0.)u l ion Ikt rl I MS City where I live: C l`I t Additional Comments: m,k are r3c1,01\ vmerS 01,4 hvit\iu �Inc� v114) . rn v,310 $A-vc�j�f m�� � hltL �- ¢. A"J t, �.Q V�a �� n1 0� *was -kt2 vA, \\ N,N -.),11 n1t \�� V\IQ.t. X50 u �' y hu e, r �- COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 `' �� � ' � "°° 'f fi 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 25 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Tp °)/ TA UAV-E S Occupation: PLO Me)E City where I live: I'-€A P&) Additional Comments: 5 v P PC)P\ L oc,p.t_ 66R-P/1 6 (',fijt' j jrF, li Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 25 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science- is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: kth OccupationVlnytfq City where I live: N �1 4 T Additional Comments: COLT T`{ CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 25 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: AttAt p Occupation: k&pni(k VeAf r City where I live: Mt, Additional Comments: COt_!' TY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SF_P -3 PFD 12: 25 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science- is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: ( - . Occupation: L ��t l r‘ Gow t: 4)t �, r City where I live: H tip, Additional Comments: COt°LT C : `( CLr_, Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 !' A'A11 2013 SEP -3 PP112: 25 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Occupation: 'e+►arc rl City where I live: H-11,..) Additional Comments: 1 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 P1112: 25 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science- is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: j� i : i 1, ti ' } Y_ Occupation: City where I live: Additional Comments: cLFRK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 7013 SEP -3 Pry 12: 25 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: 0611A I '° ° ` �1 100, Occupation: St-10tWit City where I live: }.\1\,0 Additional Comments: COU' ITY C!E RIB Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 25 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Occupation: E="1\ki k p I ntiik %\2246tkti( +15 City where I live: 1u) Additional Comments: 'lA:5// Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1�l3SLP -3 12: I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: W Occupation: Lat.60rc v City where I live: 1 ,�, Additional Comments: COW!TY CLERK Crn►! n �r:R?II Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PH 12: 25 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Occupation: cl},2.i,c City where I live: LA 141-it t;c Additional Comments: COU TY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12: 26 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: Jov al, k-01;0k,) Occupation: t�f,� J- City where I live: .-, k Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 PM 12. 26 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: --1k- 'y— Occupation: 44r5") City where I live: at- Additional Comments: CLFRK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 Cook ; -.. A_ `ar�11 2013 SEP -3 Pf112: 26 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science' is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: vv 5t- ; Occupation: C-io4� City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Cnto Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113rr , 7013 SEP -3 PM 12: 26 I oppose Bills 109 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against our farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetic engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. These Bills also damage Hawaii's reputation for producing some of the best crops on the planet, harms our markets, and eventually destroy our agriculture industry. Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. These Bills would prohibit livestock and aquaculture producers from efficiently growing cost effective feed locally, requiring them to import at a higher price the exact same feeds. How will Hawaii County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has access to GE technology? The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe." Please vote against Bill 109 and Bill 113 Name: f/A)7 1lr�'70g� Occupation:�,e6 City where I live: ,4A./ Additional Comments: