Actually there are some tax breaks for land owners here in Hawaii.
Beekeeping is part of the livestock commodity group and when bees are placed
commercially on vacant land the land real property tax valuation goes down
as vacant land is taxed at the highest rate. Vacant land is valued at
$2,000.00 per acre and land with livestock production is valued at $250.00
per acre. The tax rate changes also. The tax rate on vacant land is $4.00
per $100.00 and for livestock production land the rate is $8.00 per $100.00.
So taxes per acre go from $80.00 per acre to $20.00 per acre. Sooo I guess
that Olde Rush speak some truth.
    So much as been said and I have been at such a loss as ANDY was one of
the few who would support me and my ramblings. I like so many others so much
enjoyed Andy and kept many files of Andy says. I am sad for my loss and
Happy for Andy's new beginning. What an impressive man, I only wish I had
been able to shake his hand in person. God Bless you Andy and Happy Trails
To You.
                                                            Sincerely and
with Appreciation
 
Walter PATTON with Aloha from Hawaii