HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0614.007 2012-2014Murashige, Laura
From: David Matsuura <orchidloin @aol.com>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 8:55 PM
To: Sur, Peter; Council Testimony
Cc: David Matsuura
Subject: Re: Bill 185 and Finance Committee agenda for 9/30/14
Attachments: testimony bill 185.pdf, ATT00001.htm
Peter
I am attaching my testimony for Bill 185.
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Orchid Isle Nursery
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.