ShareThis Across the nation, farmers’ markets grew by 17% in the past year as a testament to freshness, flavor, and the family farm. Markets are still growing on O’ahu too, where HPR’s Noe Tanigawa took a colorful visit to the 2 year old Hale’iwa farmers’ market. Check www.haleiwafarmersmarket.com for updates on that North Shore market, featuring a special Tropical Flower Festival August 28th. The Ala Moana Center Farmers’ Market will debut Saturday, September 3rd , 9 to 1pm, in the mall level parking lot near Sears. Expect 60 vendors with lots of fresh food and produce!