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Gov. Josh Green signs Hawaii agriculture bills into law

Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday signed 11 agriculture-related bills to protect Hawaii’s biosecurity, preserve the safety of the state’s food systems and safeguard local farmers and producers through fair labeling.

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Gov. Josh Green holds HB 2278 after signing it amid lawmakers, agricultural leaders and supporters.
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Gov. Josh Green speaks before signing the bills with lawmakers, agricultural leaders and supporters.
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Gov. Josh Green signs bills for agriculture, biosecurity and food systems at the state Capitol on Wednesday.
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Suzanne Shriner, president of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association, speaks on Wednesday.
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Nathan Trump, general manager of Island Harvest, speaks on Wednesday.
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State Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates (D, Waianae, Makaha), chair of the House Committee on agriculture and food systems, speaks at the bill signing.
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Gov. Josh Green and State Sen. Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III, Assistant Majority Whip, (D, North Hilo, Hamakua, Kohala, Waimea, Waikoloa, North Kona) and vice chair of agriculture and environment, shake hands before the bill signing.

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Gov. Josh Green signs Hawaii agriculture bills into law