What? The deadline for grant applications is today? Diana Singh of the county Office of Economic Development (she said her kids like doing flier distributions, too) was out in the field helping farmers make sure grant applications were filled out correctly, and for those who had no access to computers, even brought out her laptop to make sure no one fell through the cracks at the Grove Farm Market Saturday in Puhi.
What? The deadline for grant applications is today? Diana Singh of the county Office of Economic Development (she said her kids like doing flier distributions, too) was out in the field helping farmers make sure grant applications were filled out correctly, and for those who had no access to computers, even brought out her laptop to make sure no one fell through the cracks at the Grove Farm Market Saturday in Puhi.
There also, Mayette Loseto had a fresh crop of “long beans” — they’re at least half-a-yard long! — and Hannah Huang and Glory Farm still have cauliflower (how long did that last one last, Sabrina Bodon?).
Terry Gordines of Tropical Flower Express was getting to sold-out status on orders for Memorial Day flowers (yes, it is a graveyard holiday). She might not have any available Saturday until they sell out), and Jakki Nelson said they’re getting ready to have bees placed at The Animal Education Center as part of lessons on pollinators.
So, is that why “farmers market” shirts — there was a “Farmers Market Mauka Division” walking around Puhi, and Duane Miyasato (he was part of that exciting Kaua‘i Community College commencement last week) had one on Saturday during the collectible fair that was part of Graduation Weekend at Kukui Grove Center in Lihu‘e. Where can you find those “farmers market” collections?
The University of Hawai‘i Manoa Coach Charlie Wade brings some of the men’s volleyball national championship team to Kaua‘i for a celebration Saturday.
OK, time to go check out the Pau Hana Market at KGC.
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Dennis Fujimoto, staff writer and photographer, can be reached at 245-0453 or dfujimoto@thegardenisland.com.
