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Gov. Neil Abercrombie today signed seven bills related to agriculture, a central component of the state’s economic and environmental sustainability.
“Part of Hawaii’s history and way of life, our agriculture industry keeps money in the local economy and supports thriving rural communities,” Gov. Abercrombie said. “These bills are important to combat harmful pests and invasive species, promote urban gardening, and expand the agriculture industry through programs that support farmers while educating and encouraging youth in pursuing agricultural careers.”
HB353 (Relating to Agriculture) appropriates $550,000 over the fiscal biennium to combat the coffee berry borer, a small beetle harmful to coffee crops worldwide that has infested coffee crops in the Kona and South Kona regions.
HB1263 (Relating to Irrigation) appropriates $75,000 for the East Kauai Irrigation System and $45,000 for the Peekauai Ditch Irrigation System (also known as the Menehune Ditch).
SB593 (Relating to Agriculture) expands livestock feed subsidies to include milking goats, goats raised for meat, sheep, lambs, fish, and crustaceans; and appropriates $1.5 million to the state Department of Agriculture for livestock feed subsidies and the Livestock Revitalization Program.
SB993 (Relating to Agricultural Loans) expands the state’s Agricultural Loan Program by adding farm innovation loan programs and expanding the definition of a new farmer.
HB560 (Relating to Affordable Housing Urban Gardening) authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) and the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to develop programs that provide incentives for the development of housing projects that incorporate urban gardening programs.
SB586 (Relating to Agricultural Building Permits) provides certain building code and permit exemptions for nonresidential buildings and structures, including indigenous Hawaiian hale, on commercial farms and ranches located outside the urban district.
SB757 (Relating to Agriculture) appropriates $75,000 to the state Department of Education for the Future Farmers of America to educate and support youth in agricultural careers.
"Bicycle Riding Prohibited" -- An artifact of the infamous Midtown Bike Ban, which resulted in a Bicycle Uprising 25 years ago.
A kid selling candy told my husband we should "put the sign back up" after my husband told him he didn't want to buy whatever he was selling. No need to tell me twice. At least once a day someone rings our doorbell trying to sell us something.
I didn't think anyone read it last year based on the amount of people who rang the bell anyway. That kid remembered it, though. Maybe he was hoping the cat in the window was a sign that we'd changed.
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Governor Moore, and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller participate with Senate President and Speaker of the House in the April 24th bill signing. by Joe Andrucyk, Patrick Siebert at Governor's Reception Room, Maryland State House 100 State Circle, Annapolis MD 21401
I saw this sign while I waas waiting for tires. It says that Pep boys wont't be beat. there is supposed to be a phone to allow you to call the competition. For some reason the phone was no where to be found.
The Duncansville branch of the Dollar General Stores' chain (Dollar General) sporting some vintage signs from a simpler era. I love these older signs with the big DOLLAR and the crinkled background.
Notice posted on the door to my study, intended to keep away pesky little kids of guests visiting us. The notice is in Bangla, and roughly translated, it says:
SPIDER FARM
Warning! Various species' of fat, poisonous and nearly extinct spiders are grown here!
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR!
Grim, huh!? :-D