The Green Files > KauaiEclectic: Musings: Jimmy on GMO Taro

[KauaiEclectic] I wanted to let you know that I have met with parties on both sides of the fence of the genetically modified organism debate and I have grave concerns on passing any legislation that will place an indefinite moratorium on the research of non-Hawaiian varieties of taro. I understand the cultural perspective on wanting to ban genetically modifying Hawaiian taro but HB 1226 is asking for a permanent moratorium on research on all varieties of taro including the Chinese, Japanese, Puerto Rican and all other types of taro.

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[Damon Tucker's Weblog] Andrew”¦ Blame it on Brooklyn « Damon Tucker’s Weblog: Should it be passed, recommends that it be limited to Hawaiian varieties under certain conditions. georgettedeemer: Starting with HB1663, prohibits genetically modified taro in the state of Hawaii.

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[Dedicated to bringing you up to date info on the Big Island, we rely upon input from residents and visitors. The Big Island Blog posts updates from our website on what is happening in Hawaii.] Taro Root Faces New Legislation: House Bill 1663 and Senate Bill SB709: Long-term scientific studies and farming practices throughout the Pacific have resulted in proven scientific techniques to expand the local taro industry, protect unique Hawaiian taro varieties, farmlands and watersheds-- without GMOs. These community-accepted practices include: organically improving soil health, establishing appropriate water-flow standards to prevent disease and pests, stopping imports of diseased taro and pests into Hawaii, and growing many traditional varieties of natural taro with different natural disease resistance.

[Save Kauai - Events Feed] Support Haloa sign-waving | Save Kauai: We want to malama Haloa and protect traditional Hawaiian varieties and protect the rights of taro farmers to save their huli and replant their fields in the manner that they have practiced for generations. Genetically modified and patented taro must be repurchased from the UH each time you plant your field.

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[dragonfly ranch blog] help make no GMO taro: In the upcoming hearings some politicians may try to change the bills to only protect Hawaiian varieties of taro- but still allow for other varieties of taro in Hawaii to be genetically modified. Taro farmers do notsupport this idea .

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