The article doesn't even begin to tell the backstory. Mrs. Bronster represents Monsanto and Farmers on Maui. On Hawaii Island, she only represents local farmers and ranchers. ​

In fact despite the articles inaccurate statement of " Seed companies sued to overturn all three of the ordinances" No seed Company sued to invalidate the Hawaii Island law. 

Many continue to ignore the fact that there are no seed Companies or operations on Hawaii Island.