2009 Agriculture Day at the Capitol

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2009's Agriculture Day at the State Capitol brought stakeholders in Hawaii's agricultural future together to help educate the public on the challenges and breakthroughs of the industry.
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Representative Jerry Chang and Speaker Emeritus Joe Souki sample locally grown produce. Representive Clift Tsuji views a boa constrictor illegally smuggled into Hawaii.

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Fresh, locally grown, produce is displayed at the State Capitol. The threat of invasive species on Hawaii's ecosystem was well illustrated for the public.
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Representative Scott Nishimoto samples a new twist on the California sushi roll. Representative Marilyn Lee browses through the beautiful greenery displayed at the Capitol.
 
Go to greenhawaii.com to learn more about Ag Day at the Capitol and hear from Representative Clift Tsuji, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture, about what challenges Hawaii's agricultural industry faces. (Interview)