To some extent, Pratt's has tried to reach the market segment that cares about organic vs. conventional. I'm not "in the know" to say how successful they've...
... cares ... Pratts noble expermient in Edmond stands as a lesion to us all. The Pratts store there went totally organic, had all the bells and whistles......
Hi all-- In order to avoid an appearance of potential conflict of interest, I can't write for this grant with Cherokee Nation as the primary collaborator, but...
Seven people attended last night's meeting, from Woodward, Waynoka, Fairview, Cleo Springs, and Carmen. We talked for nearly 2 hours up, down, and all around...
I could look at this in greater detail after the Creighton students have come and gone, which will be a week from this Saturday, until then, things are a bit...
Here are some miscellaneous notes from the Woodward meeting. I didn't keep good minutes, though, oops. 1. Need to make sure we have backup for our freezers,...
I think you're final line, "keep the overhead low, keep the quality fine," is important. I also think it's important to distinguish between the market for "all...
OK, John, email has its limitations. I don't quite get it. I shop at the NW 39th and Portland Pratts. I've never been to the one in Edmond, and did not know it...
Below is a report on a new survey recently released onpeople's attitudes towards food. by large margins, 60 to 80 percent, people say they are willing to pay...
This information is also going to some by bcc for their information. Don't want to get you on a list unless you want to be -- contact Robert Waldrop at...
That is a great idea! How many times do we pass a convenience store and wish there was food in it. <g> We've had a lot of press lately (twice in the...
I like the sound of several smaller stores as apposed to one large one. ... _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps...
The smaller stores do give the feeling of a homey grass roots get it from the farmer/producer to the customer. If you did it even along the updated old time...
Be aware that having a number of smaller outlets requires good organizing and administration efforts. The success of the HenHouse in Kansas City did not just...
Robert did 30 minuets at the OKCY farmers Market meeting this last Friday evening and literally bled for the cause. To a full house of farm producers Bobbie...
Robert: I havent received the flyers yet if you mailed them they are lost in space. I will try to get a article in both the Clinton and Weatherford paper about...
CATEGORY ACRES FOOD 4.9 MOBILITY 4 SHELTER 12.1 GOODS/SERVICES 14.6 TOTAL FOOTPRINT 36 IN COMPARISON, THE AVERAGE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT IN YOUR COUNTRY IS 24 ...
Hey Folks As part of the committee, I was pondering this question. So, I thought I would ask yall what success for this endevor looks like to you? I appreciate...
Always a great question - one that I used to start a lot of meetings with, back in my days of working for tech firms... Regards, Philippe ... From: Redbird...
Sorry to be so silent the past week or so, but things have been very busy. I had six students from Creighton university in Omaha spend a week with us during...
Robert I like the old town Farmers Market area as far as atmosphere goes for the store. It is on the edge of a run down part of town but it is also located on...
If I've missed a meeting scheduled for Enid, it's because me no got-um working pooter at home no more. Some virus wiped out my windows system and keeps...
... Robert: I have had the week from "Hell" started out the first of the week with a sinus infection trying to rest and recover from that aggverated back ...
hey all got some wood here, no stove or truck, but i can take it to the dump ( didnt want to do that if anyone can use it. Have no idea how much is out there....
Have you thought of cutting it up - digging a hole and burying it? It rots down to good soil fairly quickly, and saves trips to the dump. Some people...
If you have enough to cut and sell then make some money maybe. This brings another thought. The store is going to be selling a variety of things. I know there...
... for the store. It is on the edge of a run down part of town but it is also located on some main roads. Rent shouldn't be terrible since the buildings are...
Yikes, I am sorry to hear about this, I hope you get well soon. Hmmm, this poses a bit of a problem for the meeting as I can't get to Clinton until about...
