Governor stops farmers market at Haleiwa Governor stops farmers market at Haleiwa ADVERTISING HONOLULU — Gov. Neil Abercrombie is putting a stop to a farmers market that operated for three years near Oahu’s North Shore, saying the state can no
Governor stops farmers market at Haleiwa
HONOLULU — Gov. Neil Abercrombie is putting a stop to a farmers market that operated for three years near Oahu’s North Shore, saying the state can no longer allow the farmers to sell their goods along a highway.
Organizers of the Haleiwa Farmers’ Market on Friday called the move a shock for farmers who expected to sell produce today.
State officials and market organizers have been negotiating alternative sites for the market since last year. The state says alternate locations haven’t been accepted by the market organizers, so the state has put up “No Trespassing” signs on the highway.
Market Manager Pamela Boyar said the alternate sites each posed problems. One didn’t have enough space, another needed updated infrastructure.
She said the market should be allowed to continue where it is.
By local and wire sources
