Genetic engineering
foes plan talks here

The organizations support
traditional farming practices

Two Hawaii organizations that oppose genetic engineering and support traditional farming practices are holding a series of talks around the state this week, beginning with an 8 a.m. briefing tomorrow for legislators at the state Capitol Auditorium.

Speakers include Maori experts Paul Reynolds and Cherryl Waereaiterangi Smith; Debra Harry, a Northern Paiute from Nevada; and Le'a Kanehe, a native Hawaiian of Honolulu.

Other speaking engagements will feature two of the above speakers and be preceded by a reception one hour before the speakers.