Buying Clubs are in a town near you!
If you are interested in finding a buying club, give Crown O'Maine a ring. We have helped buying clubs get started all over Maine. This week we have had a Calais club join in, a Porter club, and a Caribou club, and a Kittery Club. Clubs are on the way in Fort Kent and Alfred. Clubs exist in Steuben, Blue Hill, Portland, BANGOR, and many other places.
Let's make local food part of your table talk!
Marada Cook
Crown O'Maine Organic Cooperative
588-0060
Let's make local food part of your table talk!
Marada Cook
Crown O'Maine Organic Cooperative
588-0060
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Permalink Reply by Joanna Wilbur on -
And there's one in farmington!
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Permalink Reply by Jeremy on -
There is also one in Portland. http://www.PortlandFoodCoop.org
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I also thought I would share a project I am working on(http://www.buyingclubsoftware.com/). We hope to have it ready in early 2010, and will be working with the Portland Food Coop to test out our new software specifically made for buying clubs.
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Permalink Reply by Meadow Ridge Perennial Farm on -
Are there any in the Oxford Hills area? or the Lewiston / Auburn area? I have cut flower bouquets (in season) and think a buying club is a great idea.
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Can u send me your email address....I can forward the application and guidelines!
That would be great! We're still in the early stages of planning, but it's good to have options and Milbridge is a community we would like to work with. Thanks!
Penobscot...we're looking for a seafood person in Milbridge (Washington County). I can send you an application if you're interested.
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Hi again Penobscot,
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Hi Penobscot,
The most complete list of times,days, locations and starting and ending dates is at the ME Dept of Ag's website: www.getrealmaine.com
You can ask to see only markets in Washington or Hancock county.
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