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Friday, December 7, 2012

House Ag Committee to Consider 'Food Safety'

By News Release @ 9:44 PM :: 7922 Views
 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

Rep. Clift Tsuji, Chair

Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Vice Chair

Rep. Karen Awana

Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto

Rep. Tom Brower

Rep. James Kunane Tokioka

Rep. Isaac W. Choy

 

Rep. Cindy Evans

 

Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey

 

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

DATE:

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 309

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

This informational briefing will cover the topic of food safety as it concerns and relates to farmers, wholesalers and retailers in Hawaii. Invited presenters include, but are not limited to:

·       State Department of Agriculture,

·       State Department of Health,

·       Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association,

·       Hawaii Farmers Union United,

·       Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation,

·       UH-CTAHR,

·       Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association,

·       Hawaii Restaurant Association, and the

·       Market Managers for the Ala Moana/Hawaii Kai/ Haleiwa Farmers' Markets.

 

No public testimony will be accepted.

 

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the informational briefing (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6510 to make a request for arrangements at least 24 hours prior to the briefing. Prompt requests help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.

 

For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6510.

 

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