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The dead of winter is passing and with each day that moves above 32 degrees, I'm reminded that spring is coming! Then, I start to think... I'm not a bear. I'm not hibernating. I've got to get to work!
This past month has been a busy one for Barkw...
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- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Stockton Springs
- What issues are you and/or your group interested or expert in?
- organics, health and nutrition, farmers' markets, local foods marketing and distribution, food coops
- Are you a food producer? If so, what types of food do you produce?
- grains and bakery, specialty/fancy foods, other
- If you produce foods of some sort, please choose one of the following:
- I produce foods for sale to others
- If you produce foods for sale, where or how can Mainers buy them?
- Local Coops, Farm Markets, Festivals. See www.barkwheats.com for full list.
- Other info about Me (please mention any food, fishing, agriculture, or community groups you are affiliated with):
- Barkwheats are all-natural, handcrafted buckwheat dog biscuits made from nearly 100% locally-sourced ingredients. They come in two flavors: Ginger & Parsley and SeaVeg & Chamomile. The packaging is 100% recycled and completely compostable. Business member of Maine Businesses For Social Responsibility, Get Real Get Maine, Maine Made, Downeast Business Alliance, and WERU-FM Community Radio.
- Website (if any):
- http://www.barkwheats.com
About Barkwheats
Chris Roberts and Renée Johnson are the founders of Barkwheats, are all-natural, handmade buckwheat dog biscuits made in Maine. Sustainability is very important to me, and my treats are baked using 95-97% local ingredients. I take pride in using only the highest-quality local and organic ingredients possible for our hand-made dog treats. The packaging is made from sustainable products that can be tossed into your compost bin after your dog finishes a box of Barkwheats! Our boxes are 100% recycled and the inner cellophane bags are made from groves of cottonwood trees that are grown and harvested in a sustainable manner.
Why dog treats? My partner and I have 2 beautiful rescued black lab mixes, Baxter and Sabine, and since we enjoy eating fresh, local, and organic food, we thought that our dogs should enjoy the same health. After all, we want them around as long as possible ‘cause we love them!
Located in the Mid-Coast area of Maine (can you smell the ocean yet?), Barkwheats is especially proud to be among communities who understand the importance of sustaining local and organic agriculture.
Why dog treats? My partner and I have 2 beautiful rescued black lab mixes, Baxter and Sabine, and since we enjoy eating fresh, local, and organic food, we thought that our dogs should enjoy the same health. After all, we want them around as long as possible ‘cause we love them!
Located in the Mid-Coast area of Maine (can you smell the ocean yet?), Barkwheats is especially proud to be among communities who understand the importance of sustaining local and organic agriculture.
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Barkwheats Dog Biscuits's Blog
No Time for Hibernation
The dead of winter is passing and with each day that moves above 32 degrees, I'm reminded that spring is coming! Then, I start to think... I'm not a bear. I'm not hibernating. I've got to get to work!
This past month has been a busy one for Barkwheats. We have been adding new stores all the time, getting more free press than most other dog treat companies out there, and are gearing up for more distribution throughout the country. Our current focus is on t… Continue
This past month has been a busy one for Barkwheats. We have been adding new stores all the time, getting more free press than most other dog treat companies out there, and are gearing up for more distribution throughout the country. Our current focus is on t… Continue
Posted on February 6, 2009 at 8:30am —
Some Big Things For A Small Business
Being a small business owner is no doubt a tough thing to do. You tend to hear of people owning their own businesses because they want "freedom" or to "be at home with the kids". For me, sure, I wanted freedom from a corporate lifestyle I had grown sick of. But... freedom in the sense that I can do whatever I want with my time is far, far from how I live my life as a small business owner. It's a 16 hour a day gig for me.
I'd been working to have Associated B… Continue
I'd been working to have Associated B… Continue
Posted on January 14, 2009 at 7:28am —
Barkwheats and MEBSR
MEBSR (Maine Businesses for Social Responsibility) will be hosting a statewide Leadership Series throughout 2009 to spotlight various topics from entrepreneurship, climate change, buying locally, venture capital, etc. Many different topics to quench the small business's thirst for knowledge.
Barkwheats will be speaking at the lecture on Tuesday, February 24 from 4-6 at the Androscoggin Chamber of Commerce in Lewiston. Th… Continue
Barkwheats will be speaking at the lecture on Tuesday, February 24 from 4-6 at the Androscoggin Chamber of Commerce in Lewiston. Th… Continue
Posted on January 9, 2009 at 7:45am —
A New Year
Today brings a brand new year with the shivering sunshine peeking above the horizon. What will 2009 bring for all? Exactly what you want it to. Businesses have a chance to really shine this year after a less than stellar 2008. A chance to lead the pack and do something really great with your business. As business owners we have the real ability to affect environmental and social change and make 2009 a banner year for green businesses going forward.
Start with the small steps. Change your light… Continue
Start with the small steps. Change your light… Continue
Posted on January 1, 2009 at 7:31am —
Success Breeds...
"Success Breeds Success"
We've all heard it, some of really "know it" and few have internalized it and see it happen in their lives every single day. How do the successful people of the world become successful? What is success to you? Success is different to so many people. To some, it's seeing their ideas play out on a world stage with products they've created. To others, it's seeing their life mission help and cure people of sickness, poverty, etc. But did that all happen at once?
To me, suc… Continue
We've all heard it, some of really "know it" and few have internalized it and see it happen in their lives every single day. How do the successful people of the world become successful? What is success to you? Success is different to so many people. To some, it's seeing their ideas play out on a world stage with products they've created. To others, it's seeing their life mission help and cure people of sickness, poverty, etc. But did that all happen at once?
To me, suc… Continue
Posted on December 30, 2008 at 6:46am —
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Here they come! The holidays. A mixture of excitement, joy, overwhelm and reckless abandon. It creeps up on you every year, doesn't it? And yet you can see it coming.
Thanksgiving is first. The old standards come out, there's so much emphasis on ...
HI everyone-- with enough volunteers we are now moving ahead! Please join us! See the details below:
Benefit supper for the New Gloucester Veggie Connection.
Thursday December 17, 2009, 5-6:30.
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I also thought I would share a project I am working on(http://www.buyingclubsoftware.com/). We hope to have it ready in early 2010, and will be working with the Portland Food Coop to test out our new software specifically made for buying clubs.
There is also one in Portland. http://www.PortlandFoodCoop.org
USDA meats for sale: Beef, Veal, Pork & Lamb . Grass fed, all-natural - no hormones, antibotics or steroids. We sell by individual cuts or in variety boxed specials. Call us 207-938-3836 or check out our website to check on availability & prices.
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