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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0765.099 2016-20181. This bill "cherry picks" a particular type of farming on agricultural lands based on noise and odor concerns. This is directly apposed to State and Federal Right to Farm Laws (HRS 165, 2-4). 2. This bill is attempting to classify roosters into a distinct poultry class, which is currently not recognized legally. 3. Other types of poultry are equally noisy, smelly, and annoying such as geese, ducks, pea and guinea fowl. Passing Bill 112 will set precedence for further limitations on these agricultural endeavors. Soon braying donkeys, cows in heat, or recently weaned lambs can be similarly targeted. 4. The terminology in this bill unfairly discriminates against a class of farmer by assuming the only reason to raise roosters is for the illegal activity of fighting them, which is NOT the case. Show fowl are beautiful animals that are also raised for breeding and show purposes and to improve flock genetics. 5. Changing the rules will force people who moved, into agriculturally zoned parcels to give up the right to enjoy their property as currently allowed by law. Resultant consequences will force them to give up their animals for possible euthanasia or abandonment. If families wish to keep their animals, they will have to .move out to larger agriculturally zoned lands which is VERY cost prohibitive and will place a significant financial burden on the affected families. At the very least, ALL current operations MUST be grandfathered ' in to protect families who rely on the breeding of "roosters" for income and enjoyment as the zoning laws have allowed up until this point. Further protections must be made to prevent any erosion to the Right to Farm laws in our State. If we wish to, double food production and become sustainable, we cannot be weakening our laws because someone moves to agricultural lands and then complains about the activities that are restricted for such usage. One person's annoyance is another's enjoyment and solace. While I can appreciate the councilwoman's concerns, they undermine agricultural rights for a segment of the population that would better be served living in an urban subdivision. Neighbors complaining about my donkey braying, livestock guardian dogs barking doing their job, and% ducks quacking have personally affected me. For me, the sounds of my animals provide me security, income, peace, joy, and happiness. Respectfully, Kim N. Kozu.ma D.V.M. 2 Girls Farm LLC Hilo, Hawaii ,wl t 0�- qAT tea, -s,. '40 R Di efir+» March 2 2018 a Dear County Council,`"= I am writing in opposition to Bill 112 as I have several critical concerns. 1. This bill "cherry picks" a particular type of farming on agricultural lands based on noise and odor concerns. This is directly apposed to State and Federal Right to Farm Laws (HRS 165, 2-4). 2. This bill is attempting to classify roosters into a distinct poultry class, which is currently not recognized legally. 3. Other types of poultry are equally noisy, smelly, and annoying such as geese, ducks, pea and guinea fowl. Passing Bill 112 will set precedence for further limitations on these agricultural endeavors. Soon braying donkeys, cows in heat, or recently weaned lambs can be similarly targeted. 4. The terminology in this bill unfairly discriminates against a class of farmer by assuming the only reason to raise roosters is for the illegal activity of fighting them, which is NOT the case. Show fowl are beautiful animals that are also raised for breeding and show purposes and to improve flock genetics. 5. Changing the rules will force people who moved, into agriculturally zoned parcels to give up the right to enjoy their property as currently allowed by law. Resultant consequences will force them to give up their animals for possible euthanasia or abandonment. If families wish to keep their animals, they will have to .move out to larger agriculturally zoned lands which is VERY cost prohibitive and will place a significant financial burden on the affected families. At the very least, ALL current operations MUST be grandfathered ' in to protect families who rely on the breeding of "roosters" for income and enjoyment as the zoning laws have allowed up until this point. Further protections must be made to prevent any erosion to the Right to Farm laws in our State. If we wish to, double food production and become sustainable, we cannot be weakening our laws because someone moves to agricultural lands and then complains about the activities that are restricted for such usage. One person's annoyance is another's enjoyment and solace. While I can appreciate the councilwoman's concerns, they undermine agricultural rights for a segment of the population that would better be served living in an urban subdivision. Neighbors complaining about my donkey braying, livestock guardian dogs barking doing their job, and% ducks quacking have personally affected me. For me, the sounds of my animals provide me security, income, peace, joy, and happiness. Respectfully, Kim N. Kozu.ma D.V.M. 2 Girls Farm LLC Hilo, Hawaii ,wl t 0�- qAT tea, -s,. '40 R Di