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See the Historic Movement to Save Haloa

Posted by kahea at Mar 21, 2008 03:20 PM |
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A hearing was held March 19, 2008 to protect Hawai’i's ancestor and native crop – taro – from genetic modification and patenting. 6,000 people submitted written testimony in support. 8 hours of verbal testimony were given.

Now, the legislators need to pass this bill. Help them make the right decision. Click here to get involved.

Images from the hearing on SB 958:

http://maoliworld.ning.com/profile/Naalehu (click here to see more of Na’alehu’s pics)

Uncle Jerry Konanui - Malama Haloa, no GMO Kalo!!

Jim Cain and Hawaii's taro farmers testifying in support of GMO-free taro

ku‘i kalo to stop GMO

from KAHEA:

hoopau GMO - quit GMO - protect taro

Respect Hawaiians - No GMO Kalo

Uncle Walter testifying in support of GMO-free taro to a “lo’i” audience

Who was listening at the hearing? Keep Taro GMO-free!

You can help. To get involved, click here!

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