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Share your experiences, thoughts and questions about consumer buying clubs.

Members: 28
Latest Activity: Feb 6

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Marada Cook

Buying Clubs are in a town near you! 4 Replies

Started by Marada Cook. Last reply by Meadow Ridge Perennial Farm Feb 6.

Steve Hoad

Producer Connections to Buying Clubs 8 Replies

Started by Steve Hoad. Last reply by Steve Hoad Oct. 6, 2009.

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Alison LePage Comment by Alison LePage on June 23, 2009 at 10:00am
Looking for blueberries? I just got an email about the Downeast Organic Blueberry Alliance. Their website is: http://www.downeastblue.com/ and they sell to buying clubs.
Lisa Athearn Comment by Lisa Athearn on June 15, 2009 at 2:33pm
Thanks Alison for starting this up. I learned so much from the workshop on Friday. I hope to start using Google Docs soon for the COMOC buying club.
Anne S. Grant Comment by Anne S. Grant on June 15, 2009 at 1:56pm
This is great Alison! Thank You so much for all of the knowledge you shared on Friday. AND ALSO a huge thank-you to EVERYONE who participated in the workshop. My head is still spinning from it. Every morning I lay in bed dreaming about the possibilities of Eastport's Buying Club.

Amy Zipperer (Ellis' Mom) and I are beginning concentrated efforts together in forming a club in our area, hoping to provide from many different food producers first, and then supplement with Crown of Maine!!! We're psyched.

We're also having a regional meeting on Wednesday....

YAY! BUYING CLUBS!!!
Joanna Wilbur Comment by Joanna Wilbur on June 15, 2009 at 12:22pm
Thanks for creating this Alison, and thanks for all the great organizational tools that you shared at the buying club meeting. I edited a copy of your google doc spreadsheet to fit our buying club's needs and we'll start using it this week. Maybe Joe and I could come down to Portland some time when you guys are having an organizing meeting to learn some more.
Also, I have a friend that just graduated from UMF and is living in portland.. I bet she'd be interested in becoming a member.
 

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Joanna Wilbur Steve Hoad Jeremy Marada Cook John Harker Meadow Ridge Perennial Farm Alison LePage Eliza G Katie Freedman Anne S. Grant Lisa Athearn Ed Democracy Brad Bowman Portland Food Co-op Amy Zipperer LisaF Emily Ruth Maryellen Barbara Coleman Maine Food System Elsa Amy Bradstreet Pearson's Town Farm Argyle Acres Debbie J Christo Debra Kam Christine Alexander
 
 

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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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Share your experiences, thoughts and questions about consumer buying clubs.
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Cassie, I agree with the below messages - go to the Dept of Ag website or call someone there and find out what you need for a license depending on what you sell. I sell perennials and it is a quick form and it comes back just as quick. I carry liabi…
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