Hamakua

FARMERS’ MARKETS

HONOKA'A FARMERS MARKET
7:30 am Saturdays
Fronting Honokaa Trading Company – One of the oldest if not THE oldest farmers’ markets on the island. Organic and non-organic produce, Mama Ella’s famous homemade liliko’i cookies and more - Grace Walker (775-0808)

LAUPAHOEHOE FARMERS MARKET
9 am – 1 pm Sundays
Next to the MinitMart on the highway - Local produce, baked goods, preserves, hydroponic lettuces and watercress, local arts & crafts - Arlene Hussey (962-0709)
http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M28795

Pepeekeo Farmers Market
Thursdays 12pm to dusk and Sundays Dawn - 2pm
Highway 19 & Ka'akepa Street, Pepe'ekeo, (315-5536)
Between  Mile Markers 10 and 11.  Sometimes open other days for special events.
http://thepepeekeofarmersmarket.com/

RETAILERS

J.J.’S MEAT MARKET, Honokaa
Hawaii Beef Producers
Producer and retailer of naturally raised grass fed beef and other local products.
775-7744

FARMS

FRIENDLY AQUAPONICS
Vegetables and taro
Tim Mann and Suzanne Friend, friendlyaquaponics.com

HAMAKUA FARMS, Ninole
Grower of longan, lychee and heart of palm.
Brian Nadeau / 962-6013
 
HAMAKUA HERITAGE FARMS, Laupahohoe
Hawaii Island’s fungal jungle, this farm produces gray oyster, white and brown shimeiji, enoki, nameko, erynggi (also known as alii), maitake, pioppini and pepeiau mushrooms. The Hamakua Mushroom brand is available in supermarkets throughout the island.
hhfhawaii.com / 962-0017
 
HAMAKUA SPRINGS COUNTRY FARMS, Pepeekeo
Grower of Mauna Kea bananas, apple and Williams varieties. Hydroponically grown tomatoes – heirloom, beefsteak, on the vine, cocktail and grape varieties; Japanese cucumbers, manoa and butter lettuces, watercress and green onions. Available at KTA, Foodland, Safeway and Costco.
www.hamakuasprings.com
 
HAWAII ISLAND GOAT DAIRY, Ahualoa
Manufacturers of goat cheese. Sold at retail stores and Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market; served at many restaurants.
www.hawaiiislandgoatdairy.com / 775-9787
 
THE HAWAIIAN VANILLA KITCHEN AND GALLERY, Paauilo
The Hawaiian Vanilla Company is a grower of vanilla orchids and has started a vanilla industry in Hawaii, You can learn all about it at the Kitchen and Gallery where you can dine on vanilla scented and flavored food and beverages and be entertained by the Reddekopp Family. Vanilla products are available in the gift shop. The restaurant also serves produce from their on premise farm as well as other Hamakua farms. Look for Hawaii Seal of Quality stickers on vanilla products. Farm and Kitchen visits welcome daily except Sundays.
www.hawaiianvanilla.com / 776-1771
 
HEART OF PALM HAWAII
Grower of heart of palm awa, noni and rambutan.
Darcy Nobriga / 962-0134
 
ISLAND ORGANICS, Honokaa
Grower of certified organic macadamia nuts, macadamia butter, fresh and dried bananas, pineapple, guava, honey, garden vegetables. Look for their label on products in health food stores and small grocery stores.
Seppe Wiesmueller / 775-8115
 
KIHALANI ORCHARDS, Laupahohoe
Grower of lychee. Available at Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market in season.
Fred and Joy Pollock / lychee@starband.net / 938-2793
 
KIKO’S FARM, Honomu
Grower of papayas and noni; look for labels. Farm visits by appointment.
Carlos Parisi / 963-6669
 
MOTHER NATURE’S MIRACLE
Organic salad mix, kale and other leafy vegetables and specialty items.
776-1258
 
OHANA MALA PRODUCE, Hamakua
Organic salad mix, herbs and edible flowers, available at KTA stores.
Produced by the Mitts Family.
 
STAR OF ROSES ORGANIC FARM, Ahualoa
Grower of organic vegetables, edible flowers, medicinal and culinary herbs; wellness products – teas, tinctures and salves – include their herbs. Sold at Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market. Farm tours by appointment.
Judy and Peter Rosenstern / www.starofroses.com / 775-1905
 
VOLCANO ISLAND HONEY CO., Honokaa
Producer of “Rare Hawaiian” brand organic white honey. Available at retail stores throughout the island.
www.volcanoislandhoney.com / 775-1000

WAILEA AG GROUP, Honomu
Growers of Hawaiian Heart of Palm; also a variety of tropical fruit like rambutan, lychee, longan, palusan, avocado, durian, soursop, sapodilla, Meyer lemons, limes and spices like nutmeg, cloves, allspice, cinnamon and bay leaf. Available at Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market on First Saturdays; also available at retail stores. Look for Hawaii Seal of Quality stickers.
www.waileaag.com / 935-4043

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