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And there's one in farmington!
I don't think most buying club leaders/members are aware of this show. And you should keep in mind that there are already a bunch of buying clubs out there that are looking for new members, so maybe we could find a way to hook up consumers with curr…
Then maybe we don't need to do the work that's already been done. Do you have a link to that directory? I would love to forward that around to other clubs.
Hi Steve,
I'm the co-founder of a buying club that was started this spring in Farmington, and we're very interested in working directly with producers. I think a producers list is a good idea - maybe it could be available to buying clubs and also in…
Welcome to the conversation about how we, the people of Maine, can take cooperative action to sustainably grow as much of our food within Maine as possible - for our environment, our economy & for our health!
Food for Maine's Future serves as an umbrella for groups and campaigns which share a common goal of building a just, secure, sustainable and democratic food system to the benefit of all Maine farmers, communities, and the environment.
Profile Information
- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Farmington
- What issues are you and/or your group interested or expert in?
- farmland protection, organics, health and nutrition, food justice, home gardens, community gardens, CSAs, farmers' markets, food coops, GM-free seeds and genetics
- Are you a food producer? If so, what types of food do you produce?
- vegetables, grains and bakery
- If you produce foods of some sort, please choose one of the following:
- I produce foods only for my own and my family's consumption
- Other info about Me (please mention any food, fishing, agriculture, or community groups you are affiliated with):
- organic farming, WWOOFing, communism, anarchism, democratic socialism, independent music, reading, comics, cooking with fresh local food, new media, design, (but more importantly, ART), hiking
Groups: Farmington Food Co-op, UMF Art Renegades
- Website (if any):
- http://iwhcoj.googlepages.com
- Website 2 (if any):
- http://students.umf.maine.edu/~wilburjc/
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- At 10:11am on October 6, 2009,
Steve Hoad said…
- Hi: The Maine Ag Trade Show happens at the Augusta Civic Center in early Mid-January. The exhibitor planning and show planning is probably happening right now (assuming that the State cuts haven't killed the show) and it is a big 3 day 2 night event that fills the Civic Center's main floor and North Wing. There are opportunities for consumers there, and I would hope that any and all buying clubs could be represented there if they so choose. Contact John Harker for more information at the Agriculture Department, and check the department web pages for any info and updates. Get Real Get Maine is another web site that the department has used for years to promote Maine farms and foods. It also can be accessed from the dept's pages, assuming it is still live.
- At 1:43pm on June 16, 2009,
Alison LePage said… - Hi Joanna, Now that you have the group set up, create a google calendar. When you create an event on the calendar, invite your google group (groupname@google.com) and set an email reminder. (You can bypass sending an invite and just set the reminder.) Calendar events can be scheduled to recur as well. Alison
- At 2:35pm on June 15, 2009,
Hurricane's Soup & Chowder said… - We use broccoli, potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash & onions, red peppers & jalapeños...off the top of my head
- At 1:20pm on June 15, 2009,
Hurricane's Soup & Chowder said…
- I found a supplier for cream. With advance notice (3 days) HP Hood in Portland is going to pull heavy cream off their line prior to it being treated and deliver it the day we process. They gave me a really good price too.
- At 8:05am on June 14, 2009,
Hurricane's Soup & Chowder said…
- Exactly what I was thinking. Hopefully we can find some local ingredient suppliers. Maine is getting a name for itself as a broccoli producer too. I haven't found out yet if any of the growers freeze their product so it could be a year round source. Keep your eyes open and let me know if you see anything relevant.
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Hi Cassie,
For insurance, see your current agent and ask for a liability rider to cover you at farmers' markets.
For permits, see the Maine Dept of Ag permits page for such things as processed foods.
Links to a few [farmers' market aware] insurance…
Thank you for the responses. They have been very helpful.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please get in contact with Laura Campbell at sweethollowsfarm@gmail.com
We hoped to be located in the AmVets parking lot/field, (across from Hodgeman's Frozen Custard) right on rt. 100.
Thank you!
La…
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.
Share your experiences, thoughts and questions about consumer buying clubs.
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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