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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 21 2005 : 4:31:25 PM
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Missy and I went to the People's Food Co-op in Portland today. We found a few of MJF products and requested that they carry more. It was the neatest place! It was so nice to go in and know that everything that we bought was organic and we were supporting local farmers. There was a farmer's market going on outside (happens every Wed all year long) and we were able to buy lots of great veggies, herbs, and other stuff. It was well worth the drive. First time either of us have been to a co-op and we'll definitely be repeat customers.
I'm still hot...it just comes in flashes. |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2005 : 4:46:22 PM
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Kay, Oh that sounds wonderful! What a nice thing to do with a daughter! Lucky you that these co-ops are in your area!
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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BlueApple
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Julia
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2005 : 5:33:16 PM
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Kay, I've wanted to check it out since I found it online but haven't had a chance. I will definitely make a point to go now! How far away from it are you? I'm probably 30 minutes or so.
Julia
BlueApple Farm |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2005 : 7:30:54 PM
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Hi Julia, We're about 30 minutes too depending on traffic. It is definitely worth the drive and especially on Wednesday because the farmers are there selling produce. We should plan a Wednesday and meet there!
I'm still hot...it just comes in flashes. |
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shepherdess
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Robin
Eatonville
Washington
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2005 : 10:10:57 PM
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We have formed a food coop in our area. I helped to get it started . It is in Eatonville Wa. and it is called MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COOP. It is doing very well and we are very proud of it.It has been alot of hard work and many very dedicated people.
Farm Girl from Western Washington
" From sheep to handspun " |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2005 : 10:26:46 PM
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Robin -- would you be willing to share some information with me via email about how you started the coop? Missy and I were just talking today and saying what a need there is for one in Vancouver.
I'm still hot...it just comes in flashes. |
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shepherdess
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Robin
Eatonville
Washington
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2005 : 10:51:35 PM
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Yes i would be glad to. I will tell you right now it is alot of very hard work.
Farm Girl from Western Washington
" From sheep to handspun " |
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BlueApple
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Julia
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2005 : 05:51:29 AM
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Kay, I would love to meet there. We'll definitely have to plan that. It would be great to meet a Farmgirl friend!
Julia
BlueApple Farm |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2005 : 4:28:25 PM
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Anyone in the NW heard of Azure Standard? They are a company out of Durfur, Oregon. They have a catalog to order from, and then deliver it to you. You have to spend $400 to have it delivered to your home, so a bunch of friends and I order together and have it delivered to a friends home. They have everything! Organic and bulk. It is great! www.azurestandard.com
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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BlueApple
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Julia
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2005 : 4:48:52 PM
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I have never heard of them...thanks for the link!
Julia
BlueApple Farm |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2005 : 5:20:45 PM
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Thanks Julia of Reedsport! I ordered a catalog!
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2005 : 08:11:14 AM
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You're both welcome!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
Edited by - Julia on Sep 24 2005 08:14:15 AM |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2005 : 1:33:42 PM
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Julia, I just read the website and it said you only need to spend $40 to have it shipped by UPS. Do they personally deliver it if you spend $400? Thanks so much for the link. I ordered a catalog.
I'm still hot...it just comes in flashes. |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2005 : 7:46:59 PM
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Kay, they do personally deliver if it is $4oo or more. That is why we all order together. Each personal order must be a minimum of $40 dollars to do the $400 order delivery. This way there is no other handling fee. I always put my order in with a friend to ensure we hit the $40 mark, which we always do, and then ours and others orders are shipped to a friends house and we go and pick it up from her house. Going thru UPS there is a handling fee. Did that all make sense?
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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shepherdess
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Robin
Eatonville
Washington
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2005 : 9:50:34 PM
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A group of us order from Azure every month. They are a very nice company to do business with and they have excellent products
Farm Girl from Western Washington
" From sheep to handspun " |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2005 : 10:33:37 PM
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Julia - thanks for clarifying that for me. I signed up for a catalog and will do more checking on their website. Thanks for the info.
I'm still hot...it just comes in flashes. |
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ByHzGrace
True Blue Farmgirl
348 Posts
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Posted - Sep 25 2005 : 06:51:20 AM
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We belong to a food coop. Ditto the hard work in the early years of setting it up.
Membership are $25/year for a household. Seniors over 70 are free.
We price products =
our cost + 45% for non-members
our cost + 35% for members
our cost + 15% for working members(working means volunteer 4 hours a month)
If you buy full cases there are additional discounts. |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2005 : 3:24:07 PM
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Your welcome Kay. Hope you enjoy it!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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gracie
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Gracie
Ohio
USA
30 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2005 : 3:36:34 PM
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I just ordered a catalog also, wonder how many more of us will do the same?
life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and
screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" |
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Eileen
True Blue Farmgirl
1199 Posts
Eileen
USA
1199 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2005 : 5:28:31 PM
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I was part of a co op ordering group for years in Bremerton Washington and we ordered from Asure Standard all the time. It was a lot of fun and work dividing up the bulk bags and boxes of stuff but well worth the time and effort. The last time I wanted to order from them they told me they do not come to my area but I could drive 50 miles to another group and combine my order with theirs. I only did it once. To far. Now i would like to try again in my area. Our little town is right on highway 101 so it seems that it would be easy for them to deliver here. Guess I will call them.
Eileen
Songbird; singing joy to the earth |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2005 : 9:53:24 PM
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Hope they will come your way, Eileen.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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