09-08-2016, 04:37 PM
quote:You mean pakalolo? Because that is probably what 90% of Puna farmers grow as a crop. Yeah, don't think that is going to be a Farmer's Market produce item any time soon.
Originally posted by terracore
The fact is that most of the stuff that local farmers actually produce is prohibited by local laws from being sold there.
No, this is about having a quick convenient stop for the vegetables and fruits for the week. It has nothing to do if Joe Blow Roadside stand has stuff. It doesn't have to be strictly produce, prepared food stands and coffee vans are food. It would just be a great way to get an early start on Saturday, get your vegetable and fruit shopping out of the way, go to the beach in the afternoon.
The reason the fact the Farmer's Market is really a CRAFTS FAIR now being an issue is the congestion. Some people would like to find parking fast, compare the produce stand to stand, price and quality, get what they need, pick up a latte and muffin to take home. It is not subtracting anything, it is adding to. There would be no competition eliminated except maybe the Pahoa Saturday "Farmer's Market", more aptly described Pahoa Zoo.
*Japanese tourist on bus through Pahoa, "Is this still America?*
*Japanese tourist on bus through Pahoa, "Is this still America?*