There’s so much that’s been written recently about the rediscovery of pastimes that were considered outdated - drying clothes in the sun, riding bikes, baking bread, growing a small garden….. one of the delights I’ve found in our local neighborhood is the exsistence of a barely visible roadside farm stand that uses the honor system as its method of contacless payments.

At Ma’a Farm in Hawaii Kai, there’s a variety of organically grown vegetables for sale on weekdays that may include mixed greens, tomatoes, arugula, cucumbers and fresh herbs… A sincere and simple note sits by the boxes of produce ( they rest on blocks of ice under a large shady umbrella) that states :

“During this time of lockdown many in our neighborhood walk, run and bike up Kamilonui Valley. We are providing Roadside Veggies using the contactless honor system so you may enjoy our fresh, local vegetables safely. Out Veggie stand is open 6 days a week Monday – Saturday 7 am -7 pm. Drop by and see what we have today.”

Fresh, locally grown, shared with the community and just $5 per bag…. well worth the walk, run or bike..

https://www.instagram.com/ma.farms/