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Murashige, Laura
From: David Matsuura [dmatsuura @me.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 12:21 PM 711 17 —11 Pik 2: 0 5
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Cc: David Matsuura; Kristin Hashimoto
Subject: testimony bill 185
Attachments: testimony bill 185.pdf
testimony bill
185.pdf(494 KB...
I apologize for late testimony.
Much Mahalo
David
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Orchid Isle Nursery
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458 Ponahawai St
Hilo, HI 96720
Testimony for Bill 185 - Organic Farming
I strongly support Bill 185. This bill will be a first in the state, possible
nation that a farming practice verses a crop is identified for special
incentives. Similar to renewable energy and green technology all have
similar incentives where a practice is given special tax and other incentives
to help encourage implementation.
As both a conventional and organic farmer I can say that Organic and
natural farming are truly sustainable and better for the land. This bill also is
a carrot verses a stick approach to sustainable agriculture.
As a former lawmaker, any measure that will help make this island truly
sustainable and self sufficient in food production should be supported. The
greatest disaster for our state is not an earthquake or tsunami, it will be
when the planes and ships stop coming.
Thank you for your consideration and allowing me to testify.
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David Matsuura