We’ve officially made the last of the micro loan deposits we needed to bring on board the equipment I spoke of in our last post!
Respect for the kind of knowledge that enables grass seed to grow grass; the cherry-stone to make cherries.
I am humbled by how supportive our community of friends and family have been. With these kitchen bottlenecks now overcome, expect to see Bean Crafters in more places in Vermont (particularly in schools and larger grocers) as well as more thoroughly present in our neighboring states around New England.
This is huge for us, and huge for our farmers. We expect to double our weekly output right of the bat, and have it triple by the new year.
The flip side is that we still need your help via pre-orders (CSA-stylee) of our burgers and hummish so that we can foot the grocery bill to accommodate the hike in our kitchen capacity. Here’s a reminder, and slight enhancement to the deal on the table:
Send in $50, $100, $250, or $500 by September 10th and you will receive, starting December 1st, a ration of frozen bean burgers and/or hummish delivered every two weeks in whatever portions you specify. You’ll be getting these at our wholesale prices. And don’t forget the limited edition Pumpkin-Poblano-Kidney Bean-Thyme Burger we’ll be throwing in for all supporters.
Beyond all of that, all participants chipping in $250 or more will receive a follow-up email containing details of a special community meal I will be putting together this Autumn to show my appreciation. It will be three course localvore bounty complemented by ciders and brews from the valley specially made for the event. Live music. Lovely folk. Served up family style at an area farm.
I’ve still been too busy to throw a Paypal button up, but soon! In the mean time, if you’re enticed, just call or email me and we’ll sort details out. Remember, we’re looking to pull all of this together by September 10th!
Again, a heartfelt thanks to all our friends without whom there would be no such movement.
