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Barkwheats

Searsport, ME

Barkwheats offers dogs an opportunity to eat healthy snacks using ingredients that come directly from the farmers who grow them. We work with organic farmers in Maine, Washington State and Belize to bring the best to your dog in a biscuit that has be... view more

  1. on August 8, 2010
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    Barkwheats
    Posted project update #6

    Thank You For Supporting Barkwheats!

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  2. on July 27, 2010
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    Posted project update #5

    Time is winding down

    Thanks to all of you who have pledged your support so far to our project and our expansion. It really means a ton. As you can see by the mountain we have yet to climb and two weeks remaining, we have a tough road ahead. If you have friends that want to give to the cause, please urge them to do so right now. All of the help we can get is needed so we can continue to expand and offer our biscuits to dogs around the country, and support so many more farmers in the process.

    It's not over 'till it's over, and we've still got time to push this through! But I need your help on this, so please pass along the link to the campaign to whomever you can and with your help, small farmers in New England can breathe easier, and dogs can eat happier. YUM!

    Thank you,

    Chris

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  3. on June 23, 2010
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    Posted project update #4

    Half way through!

    Hey all! We're half way through this campaign, and THANK YOU for making your pledges. We're far away from being half way funded, so we've still got a long way to go. It's important to remember this is an all-or-nothing campaign, so please tell all of your friends to jump on board and be a part of helping Barkwheats grow. Those of you that have given have shown to me the greatest support one could offer. That you want to see a great business succeed in an industry where not a lot of what we do is happening. You mean the world to me, and I hope you'll continue to urge your friends and family to pledge their support, too.

    It's a rainy day here, and the gardens certainly love it. Cabbage and brussells sprouts are enormous so far, and our parsley and sage is starting to come on strong from some of our growers. Happy summer!

    Chris

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  4. on June 15, 2010
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    Thanks Billie! Tell Marge a HUGE "thanks" from us, too. Big woofs to the sky for Baron, Max and Greta!
  5. on June 15, 2010
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  6. on June 3, 2010
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    Marge, Thank you for your kind words and your gift of support. We wish you all the best with the start of your business - do stay in touch! Chris & Renée
  7. on June 2, 2010
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    Thanks for the kind words, Cathy! And for your support. Ah yes, the farmers' market days. Those were awesome times getting to meet up with everyone and see tons of awesome dogs! :)
  8. on May 29, 2010
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    Posted project update #3

    Great Local Press

    On of our local newspapers, The Bangor Daily News, ran a great article about our dough moulder campaign and Kickstarter this weekend. We just wanted to shared it with you: http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/144640.html

    Thanks for your support, and please pass it on!
    Chris & Renée
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  9. on May 20, 2010
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    Posted project update #2

    On our way!

    It has been a little more than a week and we're already over $1,100! Thank you everyone who has become an early backer to this exciting time of growth for Barkwheats! We get such joy when we receive an alert that we have a new backer - whether is be from a friend or family member or from a total stranger - we are so thankful every time. We have a long way to go to reach our ultimate goal, but we are excited for our strong start!

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  10. on May 10, 2010
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    Posted project update #1

    And it's alive!

    So here we are, a small dog biscuit company that is growing quickly. It's mostly because of the dogs continually smacking their lips and asking for more Barkwheats, but also because of their "parents" that enjoy knowing we source our ingredients in the most ethical way possible, and use ingredients that are beneficial to their dogs.

    Thanks for stopping by our kickstarter project, and I really hope that you'll consider helping us grow.

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