SUBHEAD: Bill 79 would restrict GMO crops, trees, seafood, and algae in Hawaii County.
By Shannon Rudolph on 27 June 2013 in Island Breath -
(http://islandbreath.blogspot.com/2013/06/big-island-anti-gmo-bill.html)
Image above: Parker Ranch on the Big Island. What was once forest in barely grassland. Will it become GMO fields? From (http://www.waimeavilla.com/Views.html).
The Pro Bill 79 Rally
There will be a hearing on Big Island Anti-GMO Bill 79 on Tuesday 9:00am, July 2, 2013.
Councilperson Margaret Wille has written a GMO bill that needs your support. The bill would restrict GMO crops, trees, seafood, algae and toxic and invasive GMOs on the Big Island.
We need to turn out LOTS of testifiers this time. The Industry showed up BIG TIME at the May 29th hearing, and we'll need everyone's kokua to see this through. Please wear GREEN in solidarity and support of Bill 79.
Council meets in Kona, but people are encouraged to use ALL the satellite sites in Hilo, Pahoa, Ka'u or Waimea. Seating will be limited, and be prepared for a long day. To view the Bill 79 click here: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/WebLink8/0/doc/789300/Page1.aspx
You can help this bill by signing this petition here: http://www.change.org/petitions/hawaii-council-members-vote-to-approve-bill-79-to-prohibit-gmo-crops-on-hawaii-island
Supporters of Bill 79 are planning a pro-bill rally on Tuesday, July 2nd 2013 at 9:00am, but please come early (8:00am). I can't emphases enough, YOUR WARM BODY NEEDED on JULY 2nd to support Hawaii County Council Bill 79 sat the West Hawaii Civic Center & ALL the satellite sites.
The Anti Bill 79 Rally
Tomorrow, Friday at 2:00pm, there will be a pro GMO rally in opposition in front of County building in Hilo. See http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2013/06/27/farmers-ranchers-plan-to-rally-against-gmo-prohibition-bill/ for more.
Hawaii Island farmers and ranchers plan to unite in opposition of bill 79, which would prohibit genetically modified organisms on the Big Island if passed by the Hawaii County Council.
Participating organizations against Bill 79 include the Hawaii Papaya Industry Association, Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association, Big Island Banana Growers Association, Hawaii Dairy, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council.
Richard Ha, a prominent Hawaii Island farmer, who opposes bill 79 is quoted as saying:
THIS IS WHY YOU ARE NEEDED THIS COMING TUESDAY JULY 2ND AT 8:00am!
PLEASE SHOW UP to keep the biotech mega corporations from gobbling up Hawaii Island like they have on other islands.
PLEASE forward this message to Hawaii Island & Kauai friends!
Kauai GMO / Pesticide Regulation Bill
Kauai County Council Bill # 2491 will be continued with more public testimony on July 31st at 1:30 If you have friends on Kauai please forward, if you are, or know of, visitors to Kauai - please ask them to email the council, Here: counciltestimony@kauai.gov
Text of Bill 2491: (pdf download) http://kauai.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=27&meta_id=46503
Please take a moment to sign our petition in favor of the Kauai County Bill 2491 which calls for a ban on open air GMO testing and mandatory reporting of quantities and types of agrochemicals and pesticides used by large farms. Here http://dolphriends.com/kauai-gmo-news-bill-2491-public-hearing-set-july-31/
See also:
Ea O Ka Aina Regulation of GMO & Pesticides 6/27/13
Monsanto lobbies EPA
SAY NO TO HIGHER GLYPHOSATE LIMITS! Monsanto wants the EPA to RAISE the allowable levels of glyphosate.
Comment directly to the EPA today! Deadline is July 1st.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMENT:
Put your name in the “Organization Name” field, then write your comment into the “Comment” field. No other information is needed.
COMMENT HERE
http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0132-0009
.
By Shannon Rudolph on 27 June 2013 in Island Breath -
(http://islandbreath.blogspot.com/2013/06/big-island-anti-gmo-bill.html)
Image above: Parker Ranch on the Big Island. What was once forest in barely grassland. Will it become GMO fields? From (http://www.waimeavilla.com/Views.html).
The Pro Bill 79 Rally
There will be a hearing on Big Island Anti-GMO Bill 79 on Tuesday 9:00am, July 2, 2013.
Councilperson Margaret Wille has written a GMO bill that needs your support. The bill would restrict GMO crops, trees, seafood, algae and toxic and invasive GMOs on the Big Island.
We need to turn out LOTS of testifiers this time. The Industry showed up BIG TIME at the May 29th hearing, and we'll need everyone's kokua to see this through. Please wear GREEN in solidarity and support of Bill 79.
Council meets in Kona, but people are encouraged to use ALL the satellite sites in Hilo, Pahoa, Ka'u or Waimea. Seating will be limited, and be prepared for a long day. To view the Bill 79 click here: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/WebLink8/0/doc/789300/Page1.aspx
You can help this bill by signing this petition here: http://www.change.org/petitions/hawaii-council-members-vote-to-approve-bill-79-to-prohibit-gmo-crops-on-hawaii-island
Supporters of Bill 79 are planning a pro-bill rally on Tuesday, July 2nd 2013 at 9:00am, but please come early (8:00am). I can't emphases enough, YOUR WARM BODY NEEDED on JULY 2nd to support Hawaii County Council Bill 79 sat the West Hawaii Civic Center & ALL the satellite sites.
WHAT:
Pro Bill 79 Rally 8:00am
Hearing on Bill 79 at 9:00am
Public Safety & Mass Transit Committee
WHEN:Your warm body needed, AND those of your friends! You are needed IN PERSON!! If you REALLY can't make it in person, please send an email! counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Tuesday, July 2nd 2013 at 8:00am
WHERE:
West Hawaii Civic Center
Kona, Big Island
The Anti Bill 79 Rally
Tomorrow, Friday at 2:00pm, there will be a pro GMO rally in opposition in front of County building in Hilo. See http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2013/06/27/farmers-ranchers-plan-to-rally-against-gmo-prohibition-bill/ for more.
Hawaii Island farmers and ranchers plan to unite in opposition of bill 79, which would prohibit genetically modified organisms on the Big Island if passed by the Hawaii County Council.
Participating organizations against Bill 79 include the Hawaii Papaya Industry Association, Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association, Big Island Banana Growers Association, Hawaii Dairy, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council.
The release also quotes prominent Hawaii Island farmer Richard Ha, who opposes bill 79.
- See more at: http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2013/06/27/farmers-ranchers-plan-to-rally-against-gmo-prohibition-bill/#sthash.eiRqOHth.dpuf
 Richard Ha | “The bill contains no rhyme or reason. We should be feeding Hawaii’s people but this bill is pitting people against farmers. We just want to have the freedom to farm” |
The release also quotes prominent Hawaii Island farmer Richard Ha, who opposes bill 79.
- See more at: http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2013/06/27/farmers-ranchers-plan-to-rally-against-gmo-prohibition-bill/#sthash.eiRqOHth.dpuf
| Richard Ha | “The bill contains no rhyme or reason. We should be feeding Hawaii’s people but this bill is pitting people against farmers. We just want to have the freedom to farm” |
The release also quotes prominent Hawaii Island farmer Richard Ha, who opposes bill 79.
- See more at: http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2013/06/27/farmers-ranchers-plan-to-rally-against-gmo-prohibition-bill/#sthash.eiRqOHth.dpu
All of these groups are EXEMPT from Bill 79 yet they support the big GMO chemical coprorations. | Richard Ha | “The bill contains no rhyme or reason. We should be feeding Hawaii’s people but this bill is pitting people against farmers. We just want to have the freedom to farm” |
Richard Ha, a prominent Hawaii Island farmer, who opposes bill 79 is quoted as saying:
“The bill contains no rhyme or reason. We should be feeding Hawaii’s people but this bill is pitting people against farmers. We just want to have the freedom to farm”Yesterday on Kauai several hundred workers were given a paid day off, catered lunch, and got bused to the Kauai County Council meeting. They came very early and got most of the chairs - many pro 'Real Food' guys were left outside.
THIS IS WHY YOU ARE NEEDED THIS COMING TUESDAY JULY 2ND AT 8:00am!
PLEASE SHOW UP to keep the biotech mega corporations from gobbling up Hawaii Island like they have on other islands.
PLEASE forward this message to Hawaii Island & Kauai friends!
Kauai GMO / Pesticide Regulation Bill
Kauai County Council Bill # 2491 will be continued with more public testimony on July 31st at 1:30 If you have friends on Kauai please forward, if you are, or know of, visitors to Kauai - please ask them to email the council, Here: counciltestimony@kauai.gov
Text of Bill 2491: (pdf download) http://kauai.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=27&meta_id=46503
Please take a moment to sign our petition in favor of the Kauai County Bill 2491 which calls for a ban on open air GMO testing and mandatory reporting of quantities and types of agrochemicals and pesticides used by large farms. Here http://dolphriends.com/kauai-gmo-news-bill-2491-public-hearing-set-july-31/
See also:
Ea O Ka Aina Regulation of GMO & Pesticides 6/27/13
Monsanto lobbies EPA
SAY NO TO HIGHER GLYPHOSATE LIMITS! Monsanto wants the EPA to RAISE the allowable levels of glyphosate.
Comment directly to the EPA today! Deadline is July 1st.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMENT:
Put your name in the “Organization Name” field, then write your comment into the “Comment” field. No other information is needed.
COMMENT HERE
http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0132-0009
.
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