06-19-2009, 08:37 AM
Thanks, Devany, for the breakdown on farmers and explaining about the Co-Op. I figured there was some mechanism as the middle man, but didn't know what.
I do know the list for all the farmer's markets, and am aware of them, but I am a) totally not a morning person and b) not a foodie. I'm just someone who wants to restock the basic fruit and veggies for the week, specifically to pay less because it's direct. But it is very important to me not to spend time and gas doing it, and to do a one stop shopping if possible. LOL, I cannot imagine driving to Volcano. I go there maybe twice a year! Or to Waimea ...
After years of driving the same highway, it's not something I do for fun at this point. I have family reasons to drive across island and I save my gas money for that. It costs me at least $20 in gas and two and a half hours to go to Waimea and back; that is too far for produce ... not having a professional interest in it.
I do know the list for all the farmer's markets, and am aware of them, but I am a) totally not a morning person and b) not a foodie. I'm just someone who wants to restock the basic fruit and veggies for the week, specifically to pay less because it's direct. But it is very important to me not to spend time and gas doing it, and to do a one stop shopping if possible. LOL, I cannot imagine driving to Volcano. I go there maybe twice a year! Or to Waimea ...
After years of driving the same highway, it's not something I do for fun at this point. I have family reasons to drive across island and I save my gas money for that. It costs me at least $20 in gas and two and a half hours to go to Waimea and back; that is too far for produce ... not having a professional interest in it.