HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-20 Letter to Sylvia Luke and Ty J.K. Cullen re HB 2305, HD 1 Relating to Pesticide Subsidy Program for the Coffee Berry Borer (2)Harry Kim
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February 20, 2018
Representative Sylvia Luke, Chair
Committee on Finance
Hawail State Capitol, Room 308
Honolulu, HI 96813
Representative Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice -Chair
Committee on Finance
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 308
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Luke, Vice -Chair Cul en and Committee Members:
Re. HB 2305, HD 1 Relating to Pesticide Subsidy Programfor the Coffee
erry Borer
Hearing Date: 02/22/18 — 11:00 a House Conference Room 308
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 2305, HD 1.
As you know, coffee is a major industry for Hawaii Island as well as other
counties, and I am informed that the coffee berry borer continues to be a substantial
threat to coffee's economic survival. Any assistance the State can offer, including the
pesticide subsidy that helps farmers manage the cost of controlling this terrible pest, is
much appreciated. Over the years, this program has provided a significant savings to
the coffee producers.
1 hope you will extend the pesticide subsidy program anager position through
June 30, 2022, as set forth in HB 2305, HD 1.
ectfully submitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor, County of Hawai
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County of Hawaii is an Equai Opportunity Provider and Employer.