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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0393.336 2012-2014 COUNTY CLERK COUNTY OF HAWAII Time __ sr P/COUNCIL Date �� K—//22275 --- F.Y.I. ATTACHED ARE 59 "PETITION" LETTERS WITH THE SAME BODY/TEXT HAND-DELIVERED TO THE COUNTY CLERK/COUNCIL OFFICE FROM MS. KAREN UMEHARA RE : STRONGLY OPPOSED TO BILL 113 COMMUNICATION NO . 393 Respectfully Submitted: Laura L. Murashige, Executive Assistant to Council Chair J Yoshimoto County of Hawaii I Office of the County Clerk/Council Division Ph 808-961-8016 I Fax 808-961-8912 Email: Imurashige(a�co.hawaii.hi.us SET 1 OF 2 Comm. No. 39�K 3. 336' Ref.To: le it 201$ Ref. Date Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because anc anti- MO legislation in Hawaii C u ty will discriminate against myself and all farmersZnd n ranchers who choose to use appr ed genetically engineered technology to grow safeand wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) -o •`3 3 �r°- _ ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya y� providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods" can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ❑ Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 ti I am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legisl.��►n in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who c nose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ❑ Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 kik - - ' L-CG-1 am stron 1 O osed to Bill 113 because any I 9Y Opposed legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ❑ Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 -11 )&-r\ am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ❑ Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii Caun y will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use appro d genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ❑ Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 • : 0„ . am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-01Th leg station in Hawaii County 41 discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved g.-etically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ❑ Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 S k A' ' CI^-t am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) E Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! • Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. 4 The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? 10 Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ti Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. • The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: s1.1 ,0% at }ca►ho,r City where I live: ' fkm,, Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 -(' s cx\ L (0a`'av am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ❑ Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to o A'0% of feeding Hawaii.. .. Name: ` Nt1G,k6 'cOo‘‘G Ye- City where I live: ca•�.aa Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 j,cLLYV9 (i©11'11�6 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GM islation in H r�ua�i County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and g ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! cd Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. a The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? 21 Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! Id Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. a Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. l ' These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! a- Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. zI Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. (' Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: +,A1*-y 1411') Ci P City where I live: Cu4M , H") 'l) Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 eet( -Gbj0 ({i1 r4./ am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ed Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Jul Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. p The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? 0 Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! 6 Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. i These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; ow.choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. 10 Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. IA Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: 0kb/0 //G1e A - City where I live: /9M1, /f/ /6 7yy Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 I \./ % viy/ LL4 fl/Yh am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO le islation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! "Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. 96-he registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. Li/Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ❑ Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: l- T>erLAarL City wh e l liv Additional Comments: ['I� h'D 1-C� .d 1i e `@ e dpi ° F /4a&c4 , Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 L.,/l?Gh 6%r rim-hr am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) [iPapaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. q/The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! LI/Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Lit/Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: ti r?du 6,02,4-744 City where I live: tahp/t.i Additional Comments: /1e 19;1/ kis away rte' do-rift& 16 411-Arirn Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 Let(' am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: iti//c ' City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 f° am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ' The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! 1 Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! 4 Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. 4, Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. y The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name:City where where I ive: Additional Comments: ® c Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 S t b'u C a 0 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Vi Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Kt. Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. Ia The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? a Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. 147 Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. a- These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! 1 Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. a Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: crw � s d6 CC�t City where I Iwe: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 0, ,,,ait66) PO ftu.it- am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any PP Y anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ,Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! of Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. J( The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? )a- Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! )a Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. -la Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ,{6' These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ,2 Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. .(Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Jr Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. ... Name: City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 I 11or1 c(0 (fit,4 bO am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Pa a a Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods /can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. rJ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the /administration and compliance? Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. rid Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its /�anageable and we do it everyday! Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and 6 handcuff the Future of Farming. Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their gelds and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. /fields not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct /°urselves. 1l The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: r406-Keti) (a °. City where I live: P�14,,0 Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 I 0-$1 rt 1 GGO II ( ),u) am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. NI The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! 4, Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. �tY Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the /Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. of These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its /manageable and we do it everyday! �M Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. Le Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their /fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct �urselves. he process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: copte?.,01,a64,0411 (c G2) City where I live: Pe (60 et Additional Comments: • 0,1 13111 113 , Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 APO L-WV/ ?t,O T4 19E0 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) d Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! le Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the /administration and compliance? a' Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! y Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. CtiY Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. 2 Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. rif The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: A0 I vvi VIGO ( 6) City where I live: Pa to„ Additional Comments: te_ot` .L cy 0.-2 t t 4--'� t _.e 644 4 Yr. rr w1 t VI J�j o s t t,-t SSr GCQ�,e cc 141— © are(J ddv, Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 *Mt. IVWDMON1 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Isf Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. '� The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! yStops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. 2( Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: tkL T � ml City where I live: �'t '`\.1 �� � 1� (� �j11-�.. 1�7I Additional Comments: SU-p 'T tat �� � �� T T' MIt1 G T qva 111C, 440 OR (101\-600 f uq- op rvar `s Gra-11 ptnr. Mr 'kM1\, v■\1,1, ocv VT rclw�ls. PROTtsT s c_1toutb fvGALC i1), ¶k t Ri\WA TAWM Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 /2 ",j -7,7-toez=5 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods /can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! if Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new /virus and diseases. he registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the /administration and compliance? /Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! tops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ' Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the /Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! rig Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their i1/fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: City where I live: ,3H.A I-//. Additional Comments: 1 =cu/ -retro-I erS Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 1 0.ctro(A' t '" r`-40 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) IV Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods flan you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Pa' Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new yirus and diseases. L ' The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? dding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. E Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the /Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. hese Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its — /manageable and we do it everyday! �d' Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and /handcuff the Future of Farming. PR/Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their felds and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. 1' Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct purselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: t■A°ufil t vL -17/a6LAD City where I live: ctlit.o€ . Adaitional Comments: g-tt-A svl4a I1 rat & a -l` (� cos (II s 1f is . r 4r are, �CI� <<.e r sw--iri.„, (put ,g� UIwn CoG-k� 4Zu I cuaf ,A-e..c�- C-S Qv�jp l-eol �J ( -FQ�U °�-I•.t-P{) &2('ut, - 0 ?Al- ��is 04. s,+„e. sJ Wit( Co) '�t {7: W t t.c —f('s., G-001,,,, --PDe t/otir �e.[(1L) 144,4`I t,tc-40 .eparvt ci i1Vi!nc; 01/4-I, (S -f-t.2 Ga,44prboi.,&L ! Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 ZwYv)g a l-- 75' am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any it) anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) /Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! kg Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. uThe registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the /administration and compliance? l9 Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. Li/Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the /Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ai These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its /manageable and we do it everyday! t Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. IY Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their /fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. L! Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct /ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 J 7 JaGr '!1 ( W/L�bd am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) la Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! 21 Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. Cd The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the dministration and compliance? dding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! G tops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. d Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the / Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. [� These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! t Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and /handcuff the Future of Farming. Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. /fields not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct /ourselves. 191 The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. ' I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.. .. Name: /7, PC&) jV4)J0j City where I live: p/euiory Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 I ft7?J4/t aG-© am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Z Papaya Farmers coexist.every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! 2t' Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. 12' The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ;21' Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! Ger Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. l( Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. la`These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! zr Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. 41 Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: 7P IL City where I live: //fr Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 04/A (04 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GM legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) 123' Papaya Farmers coexist.every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! @f Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. a The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? a Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! 2( Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. C'' Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. a( Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. 2' Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. a The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: (O( ei ?V C© City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 .13b-VS,V4( 9 (Av am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! 2( Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? a Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! A1 Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. - Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. -6 These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! fa Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. -CI Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: IAM - City where I live: j7,� A Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 I�fA v c )/!fc9L.I( e),,c) /(J am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) iA Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ;lc The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! la Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ?' Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ❑ Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: J,17 e /4410 d,&A,,e2 City where I live: Additional Comments: Pol-fiC,/1-- Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 I iPeAriti If 911 a am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hi County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) kr Papaya Farmers coexist.every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! /ler Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. (Er The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? A Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ❑ Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: City where I live: W4 it. Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 -. am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) J 1' Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. .)21' The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ;e1` Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! gr Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. j;I- Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. 121' These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! .1Q' Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. .I Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. Id The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: 1k- City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 I , .9'1.c am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods /can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! 10 Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. O The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? -S Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! J( Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. 12( Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! tizUnderstand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. J"The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name: City where I live: grW Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 )12, Gc�S IQ am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legi a � ation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) X Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! X Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? J Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ,'Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. J' Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! a Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. 'Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. • The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: gt.,S City where I live: Additional Comments: raiocc_ ( , Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 P/e0,457/Velb KO /2L4 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ,Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! a Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ;Er The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? a Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! zi Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. Ad Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! i Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. ei Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. 1 Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: Neeicial‘/Ct (AdL-vit City where I live: Pik A,t� (cA Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 tir0412-- - P7> WS am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) rJ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! i Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. • The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? t1 Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ID Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. • Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. rj These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. ..I Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. • Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: - b . City where I live: RI MA Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 . N A T I'1t t*c 7 O h am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. =I The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ii Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. `1 These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! i Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: Iv 1p1 9, t'F t) = �Q City where I live: Pail Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 /k 4/ e/141eKiv am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any ant-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) L! Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! :1 Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? J Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. C Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. J Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. C Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. :1 The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: - /e4 ,G/m&? City where I live: /‹. 4,G4ti #1‘. 96 74 9' Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 ' ( /fir 4.4-- am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti- big • legisl °K in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who c oose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ID Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. [J These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! J Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. • Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. • Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: I City where I4- : Additional Comments: kee-C(X Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 • V am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. • The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. • These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! • Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. • Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. -3 The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... , Name: ��,1 ; - /cCq`t City where I live: Additional Comments: �,� Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 77 ,Oehri e-S am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. • The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! • Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. • These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! • Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. i The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: ✓,,(,�„t21 4 d< City where I live: °taw ' %9V9 Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 6.0 0b am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) U Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. =1 The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. Ci Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. • These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! U Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and Handcuff the Future of Farming. tit Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. • The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: (40ae City where I live: Additional Comments: V Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 I am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! • Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! J Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: City where I live: Additional Comments: 1k Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 Ietth (1 botutiAicb am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Ha`vGaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. Li The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! ❑ Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. LI Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. . .. Name:--evc 1 , ,,5 Ut�1 toly City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 b.2t4ittne.2 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! i_i Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. • The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? J Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. Li Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. iJ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! U Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. U Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.. .. Name: Vt o " hpw`.J t ( City where I live: Ak) Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 Np(N 1>tA111 Ai k) am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! J Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. J The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. J These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! J Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. J Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. J The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: 're.AA/W t\J )o(t .t L6 C City where I live: \cj1 Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 "Pa-Mbd (1/4.041-96(4,' am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any 9Y PP anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii aunty will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. C1 Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. • The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: Nr7411--1) 4 �� City where I live: i E,1fitt g6 714 Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 7.7-4LOgli am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO egislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Ca Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! J Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ▪ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? • Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! • Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. • Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. • These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! • Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. • Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. i The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... lU Name: " f City where I liv : / 44W /c qlp q Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 a2(-t -F-4,13.6FP am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) • Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! i Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. J The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? G Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. Ci Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. :J These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! U Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. _i Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Li Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. Li The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.. .. Name: rtsitt H.AG C.0 -- City where I live: . , t � ��7 � Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 to Bill 113 because any am strongly Opposed o y anti-G O legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! U Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? U Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ID Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. U Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. ❑ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! U Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. • Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. U Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. i The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to o r jobs of-feedin Hawaii.... Name: A City wher I live: /(-.041yri Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 f '/ '►' am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-G 0 legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) J Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! J Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. J The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? J Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! J Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. J Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. iJ These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! J Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. J Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. J Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. • The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.. Name: e City where I liv : Additional Commen s: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 I Lit 41 LA/!i,�� am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) J Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! J Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. J The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? J Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! J Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. J These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! J Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. • Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. J The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: 10 �o (894e7 City where I live: ,.44tait A-, ?' ( l Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 '1/,a_ ,.L. ej am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any ti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! J Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. • The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! J Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. • Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. • These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! • Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. • Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. • The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name c2 -�� V'aal- /77//• City Aere I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 I DCOVIe f 0'�e V am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any a GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! ❑ Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. ❑ The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. J Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. • These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! • Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. J Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: bkftcuttt JviY , City where I live: oweiKv Dvr tic, Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 ��+�� am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 be cause any an i-GMO /�' � legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) J Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! Ll Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. • The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. O These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! • Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. ▪ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. ❑ Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii. ... Riteft.e/VM Name: // = City whdre I live: AEA-tut /11` 9 '79/C Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO egisla ion in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who c oose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) • Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! • Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. • The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. !J These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! i Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. :1 Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. • Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. ❑ The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return t o jobs f fe ding awaii.. .. Name: Pftb?9--- City where I live: Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 Am3 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii ajounty will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) ❑ Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! J Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. J The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ▪ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! ❑ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. ❑ Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. '7 These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! • Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. • Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. • Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. • The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: 4Orn'1 A oat4,2 City where I live: °t`x'''t t ? 12-'07 Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 (7/OMI t/2// (/-1._-11 _ am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GM0 legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other iocal foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! • Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases, :! The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? l Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! • Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. • Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. • These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.. .. Name: City where I live: P/2 13 Y / 1 ' / r4 At) Additional Comments: 14/, 7 if 7 L/ (/��► Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 V2 '1! L ' 1 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-'.MO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) J Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! • Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. .] The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? 7.3 Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. 1 Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. • These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! • Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and Handcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. • Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. • The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Named/` p, i �� l� 3 City where I live: uu H Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own) Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! J Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. • The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? z Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. t1 These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! • Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and nandcuff the Future of Farming. ❑ Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kool aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. • The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. i am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: C O 1.1 4"7-4 F--/A1U 15' City where I live: " - � Additional Comments: Testimony Against Hawaii County Anti-Farming Bill 113 I 91 dLk%vU'v.\ w am strongly Opposed to Bill 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will discriminate against myself and all farmers and ranchers who choose to use approved genetically engineered technology to grow safe and wholesome food and other agriculture products. Why I Choose to Oppose Bill 113 (Please check the boxes you agree with or write in your own; ) Papaya Farmers coexist every day; we grow GMO Papaya and non gmo papaya; providing ag exports and a safe high quality affordable food...What other local foods can you buy for 4 for a $1 and its da BEST! J Prevents me from diversifying my operations, limits my options and solutions to new virus and diseases. The registration fee treats us like criminals and who is going to bear the cost of the administration and compliance? ❑ Adding more regulations and burdens will cause small farmers to quit! iJ Stops research for local solutions for agriculture diversity. D Increases our dependence on imported goods to sustain agriculture and Restricts the Future of Ranching and Farming in Hawaii. J These Bills are forcing farmers to choose which side they are on...We need to stand together United; our choice of seed or farming practice is not a line in the sand; its manageable and we do it everyday! J Understand Farming, Biotechnology and agriculture before you make us criminals and handcuff the Future of Farming. J Convene a Task force with a solid foundation of Science, agriculture experts in their fields and lets put together a plan for the Future of Farming in Hawaii; Do what is right. • Do not allow hired activists to bully our farmers, ranchers, politicians and our community into drinking the fear mongering propaganda kooi aid they are dispensing in our Communities, We are Hawaii and this is not how we do business or conduct ourselves. J The process of Bill 79, 109 and 113 has been hurtful to agriculture, our communities and a waste of precious time when we have real battles facing agriculture. Lets work together with Aloha to make a positive difference for Hawaii and tackle the real issues ranchers face daily. I am a Hawaii Farmer and I Oppose Bill 113. Please vote NO on Bill 113 and let us return to our jobs of feeding Hawaii.... Name: >'? =. (--a ja City where I live: OF tl i Additional Comments: