11-08-2009, 04:41 AM
I'm with you Devany. There is a way of making the islands sustainable and we are not heading in that direction right now. My suggestion is that we make this a tax issue. My house is on agricultural land. I'd like a tax break if I DO use the land, or part of it, for that purpose. It should be enforced (meaning, they hire a guy just to spot check). We need to encourage small scale farming, and then co-ops that can assist these small farmers. In California, no one has their own almond-huller for example. The small orchards (some are only 4 acres) take their stuff to a guy that processes them. Then, they have marketing to encourage consumers to enjoy just a can a week.