9 members! I know that may not sound like a lot, but it is! Usually, we get flooded with contracts and checks, finally, in March and April–well past when we have spent oodles and gobs of money on seeds, heating the greenhouse, chickity doo-doo, equipments, etc. So to have 9 of you believe in us this early is fantastic! Thank you thank you THANK YOU. Now go out and find me MORE PEOPLE! Hmmmm… lets see…. 9 out of 75 is 12%. If we continue to get 9 every week, we will be full in 7 more weeks, or the middle of March, which would beat last year by a month. And be more appropriately targeted to match our expenses. Wow!! Now to stay on track!
I have been contacting a few newspapers (and a local magazine even contacted me- I am so excited!) trying to find ways to market what we do to a larger audience. If anyone can help me with that, let me know. We will have a few articles about the farm in March, I’m hoping. Now I’m looking for something to get out in February, and I probably need to develop a small ad to run in the local paper, here in Oak Grove, Lee’s Summit, and/or Overland Park. I also need to develop a better looking (or more polished) logo. Do you know someone who can help with that?
The enthusiasm out in the community for what we do is heartfelt, heart-warming, and inspiring. We constantly get calls and emails asking about the program; so we know we are on the right track. Now we need to translate that enthusiasm into actual members. If you have inquired about membership, but haven’t sent in your contract, please know I can’t ‘count’ you until we get the contract.
Yesterday, I planted potatoes in the high tunnel. Way early, I know, but won’t they taste good in April?!
Thanks again for making Red Ridge Farms a small part of your day.
CSA members picking up their veggies
Red Ridge Farms 