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SuperMarket Coop Update #9--9/8/00
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Project Update:
Well, I have returned from California full of new ideas for the
project! Gail was a fantastic hostess, sharing the history of
her beautiful valley and her work. I got some great images and
hope to create several pages with images and more personal information
about the Wild Rice cooperative.
The Intermountain Fair, in
McArthur, California was a great experience. Gail is a born salesperson
and we both met enthusiastic response whenever we shared our
goals and information.
Finally, we made some pretty
radical changes to the Fall River Product pricing. As a small
project (right now), with multiple supplier sites, we just don't
have the shipping options available to larger, warehoused companies.
As we expand, I feel confident we can secure a shipping contract
that enables us to bring shipping prices down.
Presently, we are using the
United States Postal Service Priority Mail rates. This makes
it challenging to sell one bag of wild rice chips or one jar
of jam, but doesn't really affect the prices for four or eight.
With the help of Fall River
staff, Hiram and Kathy, as well as Gail, we adjusted the prices
of the products and will continue to offer "free" shipping.
I am hoping to make a trip to Maine this month to work through
the formulas with Father Randy and HOME. I am very curious to
get your reactions to this, so please let me know at rbond@ruralco.org
Product of the Week:
A case of Fall River Wild Rice chips!!! That's right, 15 bags
of chips for $28.95. Your choice of garlic, plain or a combination
of both.
Next Week:
With Father Randy's help, we will be including the option to
buy sets of napkins and towels and a few more homemade craft
items like socks.
In cooperation,
Rebecca Bond
SuperMarket Project Manager
A project of
The Rural Coalition
1012 14th Street NW Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 628-7160 Fax (202) 628-7165
Toll Free 1-866-RURAL-80
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