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Mahalo for noticing my effort.  CB's restrictions on discourse (blather) leads to a fine, but time consuming, self-editing.  Strunk & White live !

I've been a farmer on Hawaii island since 1976.  I know from experience that the only significant limit to agriculture in our state is human capital.  Risk takers who are willing to engage their entirety; physical, emotional, and yes, spiritual selves in an often profitless process of producing something for others.   

I can't tell you how many conversations I've been involved in with those who overestimate the spiritual element and underestimate the physical demands.  Suffice to say there's way more people with opinions about agriculture, pesticide use and self sufficiency than there are farmers.  

Currently there is a vast surplus of lands available for ag, and very little demand by farmers.  Hence the low price per acre.  

Your criticism about the states net tax benefit is reasonable, but it's small beer compared to HB1012.