Governor wants to see agricultural products from Manu’a being sold locally
Governor Togiola Tulafono told the listeners of his paid radio program that he saw much improvement in agriculture in the Manu’a Islands during a recent visit, and that is why he announced during a gathering in Manu’a that it’s about time the farmers there transport their goods to Tutuila so everyone can benefit from their locally grown products.
According to the Governor, there is a big difference between taro grown in Manu’a, those grown in Tutuila, and those that are imported from the independent state of Samoa. In addition, he said he also witnessed vast improvements in the growth of vegetables in Manu’a.
Togiola said that perhaps in the near future, or even during the next MV Sili trip, no freight charges will be imposed on all agricultural and fish products being imported from the Manu’a Islands.
He says he believes Manu’a farmers should be treated the same as Tutuila farmers, meaning Manu’a farmers should be able to sell their produce widely in Tutuila, as well as get the opportunity to provide supplies for the federally funded school lunch program.
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