Archive for February 2022
HFUU Legislative Support: In STRONG SUPPORT of SB2218 & SB3325 SD1
Aloha HFUU Members & Subscribers, We are in need of your supportive testimonies for SB2218 & SB3325 SD1! For a glitch-free experience, remember to login to capitol.hawaii.gov before clicking the Support button(s). IN STRONG SUPPORT OF SB2218 & SB3325 SD1. Please see suggested testimony and necessary amendments below. The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-02-22 10:15AM; Conference…
Read MoreHFUU Legislative Hemp Support: In STRONG SUPPORT of SB2986 (with amendment) and in STRONG OPPOSITION of SB2973
Aloha HFUU Members & Subscribers, We are in need of your supportive testimonies and amendments of SB2986 and opposition of SB2973! SB2986 modifies burdensome and costly regulations. SB2973 and associated proposed rules will continue the double regulation of farmers, excessive bureaucracy that costs farmers and the state. For a glitch-free experience,remember to login to capitol.hawaii.gov before clicking the Support button(s). IN STRONG…
Read More2022 HFUU Legislative Priorities February 20, 2022
Aloha HFUU Members & Subscribers, Hawaii Farmers Union United is requesting our membership to send in testimony IN STRONG SUPPORT OF SB2664, SB2665, SB2675, SB2990, SB2865, SB2955 , SB3004, SB3197, HD2304 HD1, and HB1517. Sample Testimony BELOW. Please submit testimonies on time, before 10:00am Tuesday 2/22. 1) SB2664 STRONG SUPPORT – RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO – Creates…
Read MoreMusic & Speaker #29: All About Ulu | The Importance of Canoe Plants & Ulu Flour with Brynn Foster, Tamara Butterbaugh, & Maile Kamisugi
Brynn Foster is the Founder of Voyaging Foods, a bakehouse & miller of canoe-plant flour based food products. Raised in California, Brynn moved to the islands to be closer to her heritage. After the birth of her son, Brynn created an allergy-free teething biscuit using home-made taro powder from Hawaiian taro root as a healthier alternative to the…
Read More2022 HFUU Legislative Priorities February 9, 2022
Aloha HFUU Members & Subscribers,Hawaii Farmers Union United needs your supportive testimonies of HB1517! Please submit testimonies on time, before 2pm Thursday 2/10. Please click on the links below to support each bill. For a glitch-free experience, remember to login to capitol.hawaii.gov. HB1517 – RELATING TO COFFEE. Report Title: Coffee Labeling; Blended Coffee; Percent of Coffee by Weight;…
Read More2022 HFUU Legislative Priorities February 2, 2022
Aloha HFUU Members & Subscribers,Hawaii Farmers Union United needs your supportive testimonies of SB2288 and HB2466! Please submit testimonies on time, before 10am Thursday 2/3. Please click on the links below to support each bill. For a glitch-free experience, remember to login to capitol.hawaii.gov. SB2288 – RELATING TO COMPOSTING. Report Title: HDOA; Compost Reimbursement; Appropriation ($) Description: Establishes a…
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