Ep 33. Getting Political About Hawaii Ag with Senator Tim Richards
03/16/23 • 58 min
In this episode we speak with Senator Tim Richards from the island and County of Hawaiiʻs 4th district. We talk about how this Big Island ag producer became involved in local politics, what it is like at the State Senate, and how he approaches his role as one of the Stateʻs few politicians with local agriculture experience.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links:
- Senator Tim Richards
- Jeff Melrose Hawaii Ag Land Use Study
- FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
- Hawaii Farmers Union United
- Hawaii Farm Bureau
- Hilo Ulu Co-op
- Hawaii Cattlemenʻs Council
- Hawaii Future Farmers of America
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In this episode we speak with Senator Tim Richards from the island and County of Hawaiiʻs 4th district. We talk about how this Big Island ag producer became involved in local politics, what it is like at the State Senate, and how he approaches his role as one of the Stateʻs few politicians with local agriculture experience.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links:
- Senator Tim Richards
- Jeff Melrose Hawaii Ag Land Use Study
- FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
- Hawaii Farmers Union United
- Hawaii Farm Bureau
- Hilo Ulu Co-op
- Hawaii Cattlemenʻs Council
- Hawaii Future Farmers of America
Find out more about us:
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In this episode we talk with Stephanie Easley, Legal Fellow at the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, and Chuck Chimera, Weed Risk Assessment Specialist, Hawaii Invasive Species Council. Stephanie and Chuck discuss their experience battling the incoming threat and spread of invasive species and noxious weeds in Hawaii and how public education, improved regulations and policies can help deter the worsening impact of unwanted pests from invading Hawaii's natural and agricultural lands.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links:
- Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species
- Plant Pono
- Big Island Invasive Species Committee
- Kauai Invasive Species Committee
- Oahu Invasive Species Committee
- Maui Invasive Species Committee
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Ep. 34. Hemp in Hawaii with Cab and Gail Baber
In this episode we speak with Gail and Cab Baber who are long-time ag producers in Hawaii and early adopters of growing Hawaiian hemp. We talk about the many issues they have faced related to growing hemp and its many uses and promise as a crop, but also talk about a number of important issues and possible solutions related to Hawaii Ag production in general too.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links:
- Hawaii Royal Hemp
- Island Herbs Hawaii
- Clarence Baber Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental Management
- Hawaii Hemp Farmers Association
- Hemp Farmers Are Fed Up With Government Regulations Hampering The Industry’s Potential
2023 State of Hawaii Legislative Bills:
- SB516 Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Labeling
- SB655 Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Cultivation
- SB637 Commercial Hemp Processing; Structures and Buildings
- HB1359 Hemp Producers; Cannabis; Licensing; Labeling ($)
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Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW - Ep 33. Getting Political About Hawaii Ag with Senator Tim Richards
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