The
House Committee on Agriculture held an informational briefing to discuss issues
of public concern regarding the current and
future availability of taro and the protection and availability of
taro producing lands. Representatives from the Taro Task Force briefed the
Committee on the current state and possible future of taro in Hawaii then
fielded questions.
The
Task Force was established in 2008 and is composed of 18 members representing
all of the major stakeholders regarding taro. Their recommendations included
improving access to water in taro growing communities, increased apple snail
containment and control, identifying and controlling invasive kalo varieties,
and furthering the “board and stone in every home” movement.
Committee
on Agriculture Chair Rep. Jessica Wooley scheduled the briefing to better
inform committee members of the state of taro in Hawaii, so they will have as
much information as possible when considering current legislation relating to Hawaii’s
most culturally significant crop.
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| Mana Ai Daniel Anthony provided lawmakers with a taste of what's at stake |
Decision making on HB484and HB734, both dealing with the protection of taro, will take place tomorrow at 8:00 am in Conference Room 325 of the State Capitol.
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