Should we worry? Layoffs of Hawaii Department of Agriculture inspectors, scheduled to take place on Nov. 13 will affect the flower industry! Business aside, the environment will be left unprotected. “During the first six months of 2009, 135 shipments of cut flowers were intercepted due to pests. Delays would also occur on shipments to the mainland, meaning perishables, like cut flowers and papayas, won’t be as fresh and might even spoil during transit. Hawaii’s agricultural export industry is worth $125 million.”  Our governor is face with a budget deficit, so what she is going to do?

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http://honoluluweekly.com/feature/2009/09/farmers-outraged/