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I have been to numerous farmers markets around here. What really disappoints me the most is that 90% of these markets are not even farmers markets. I went today to Makuu market, and you can get everything from used toasters to hammocks to mexican food. And MOST of the vegetables and fruits are flown in from Oahu. I think there was 8 vendors today selling fruits. All of them are same price, packed same.
What can we do to get a REAL farmers market. I would love to see a farmers market that is only selling produce from your property. Or what above livestock?
It is a shame that as an agriculture island and community, we have "swap meets" disguised as farmers markets.
I would like to open up a real farmer market, but need some help. Any interest?
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I would be interested in selling guava and livestock in such a market if it's in Puna.
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I agree, thats why I dont like the Maku'u Market much (I only take visitors there), its more of a gathering spot with food and music (not bad), but it should have a different name...
Easily My favorite "markets" are the SPACE market on Sat Morning at Bellyacres in Seaview, and the Uncle Roberts Wed night one in Kalapana is GREAT too... they are higher quality and more entertaining IMO, but like Maku'u, also have other stuff besides the produce etc.
IMO the best produce market is the one in Hilo on Sat and Wed (actually the produce part of it is daily)
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save our indigenous and endemic Hawaiian Plants... learn about them, grow them, and plant them on your property, ....instead of all that invasive non-native garbage I see in most yards... aloha
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You could start by providing everyone with a whole lot of soil to farm with!
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Yes, there are some vendors who sell "mainland" produce at the market ( most if not all the garlic you see is from China!). You need to ask and find out which ones actually sell local produce. They are there, with experience you will learn who they are. Also try and get away from the main pack that is jammed around the music stage, what many people refer to as "downtown".
There are many vendors who sell only local produce, and some only that are grown on their property. Produce as well as plants.
Its a learning process to find them out..... and than please support them and give them your business !
As far as the other stuff, sure there is some tourist oriented booths, but so what, tourist are here and they create a niche market.
As far as toasters, hammocks, tools and other assorted items, you need to realize you are on a bloody island far from the nearest landfall and I would rather see people shop for needed items at Makuu and other local markets than the corporate stores. When you participate in the local market the money is passed around in the local economy and sustains the neighborhood.
I believe the Seaview market at S.P.A.C.E only allows local grown/made items. It's a Sat. market and ends early. Go there spend your money...keep it local.
.... you want fresh local fish ! it's there at the Makuu market, weather and fish cooperation permitting. Fresh Ahi, Ono, Aku, Mahi Mahi, all local caught or how about Tilapia, Catfish local grown by small local entrepreneur's .
... the "local made/grown/harvested/baked " list goes on and on.
enjoy.
River.
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List of Farmers Markets, some do have strict guidelines about local produce!
http://hawaiihomegrown.net/farmers-markets
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You could start by providing everyone with a whole lot of soil to farm with!
Never underestimate the power of the dark side.
You know, it's not hard (given time) to create soil out of cinder, mulch and compost. At least so I've been told [  ]
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Dayna - I want to do something in Puna, since I do live out here my entire life.
It is just a shame that "farmers markets" are nothing more then "large garage sale". I know some people sell local product, and I do like the jams, soaps, etc. But when I look at the fruits and they still have "Dole" tags on them.....well, that is sad.
I have been to many markets, hilo, volcano, keaau, etc. I do shop at them all rather then the store.
I want one market that is 100% locally produced products, and it has to be livestock or farm related. No used toasters and used books. I so want to start one.
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I would like to sell at that market. I'll have a variety of small/medium livestocks depending on the time of year, eggs, I'm working on a garden (so excess that I grow) and guava from our guava orchard.
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Actually, it's a lot of work shovelling, trucking, and wheelbarrowing all that material around, then it melts into the lava and is eaten by weeds and you have to do it all again. and again. and again.
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