Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 12, 2012.
Hi all,
We are thrilled to tell you that the USDA has approved our products! (FINALLY!) That means we are a big step closer to starting production.
Next steps -- we are meeting with three regions of Whole Foods this month! We are oh-so-excited! We will let you know how Whole Foods responds. We are hoping for the best!
Love to you all,
Serafina, Jen and Rubyrose
Hi everyone,
It's been a month since we finished our Kickstarter campaign - what a crazy, fun and interesting journey the last month has been! I wanted to let you all know that we have been experimenting with -shirt printing and working on rewards and will be sending out all the rewards in August -- at the latest.
In the meantime, we have been learning so much about USDA certification - as manufacturers of poultry products we have to have USDA certification which means a whole lot more process to get started than I originally realized. We are seriously trying to get our own plant constructed from the start.
We are looking at opening our own plant here in Sebastopol at the Barlow -- which is an amazing new development at an old apple factory. The goal of the Barlow is to bring together small local producers - here is a blurb about the site:
"... the former Barlow Apple Factory is being reinvented to better serve the community. In addition to our goal of beautifying downtown Sebastopol by improving an existing industrial site, the Barlow is the first business community in the U.S. to focus on connecting customers not only with products and the people who make them, but also with the production itself.
The Barlow brings together the very best wine makers, food producers and artisans, creating a space that offers a synergy amongst the makers of the regions finest products, as well as a direct connection between the consumer and the makers of the local products they love. Cheese makers, coffee roasters, bakeries, produce vendors, butchers, fish mongers, even specialty products like soaps and candles, will all be located in one central location that will also feature bocce ball courts, restaurants, fire pits and the Sebastopol Farmers Market, creating an environment for the community to conduct business, share food and enjoy art, wine and time together."
If you want more information or have questions -- please email or call us anytime at 707-861-9010. If you have experience with any of this - I would love help at any step of the way. And finally, we are looking for a bookkeeper - please send me any references.
Much love,
Serafina, Jen and Rubyrose
We are so thrilled, relieved, and humbled by all of your generosity and support. Yesterday was one of the most nerve-wracking days of my life - trying so hard to meet our goal - and you all came through for us. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts.
I love that you all are so involved and part of our team - we will certainly keep you all current on what is happening over here. THANK YOU so much and we love you all!
Hi all,
We got our mock-ups of our packaging - so exciting! Tell us what you think!!!
This amazing reporter at the Press Democrat wrote a blog about us:
http://digitalestories.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/15326/19-hours-to-raise-3497-to-start-a-new-business/
Only 15 hours to go and $3,147 left to raise! If we don't raise all of the money we don't get any of it.
Love you all,
Serafina and Jen
Hello everyone,
We are in the home stretch! We just got two big investors this morning that got us a lot closer to our goal. We only have $5,000 to go - to raise in 70 hours!!!
Thank you for your generosity, support and love - please help us spread the word, if you can!
Love,
Serafina, Jen and Rubyrose
Funding period
Mar 13, 2012 -
Apr 12, 2012
(30 days)
3 backers
Handwritten thank you note with a signed photo of one of our farm animals!
32 backers
Choice of one of our products - chicken fingers, chicken meatballs, chicken wings or chicken stock - YUM! Bay Area pick up in San Francisco. If you live far away, we can ship a pack to you.
33 backers
A handmade Hip Chick Farms t-shirt - each t-shirt is an original made at the Ramblin' Rose with the help and artistic direction of Ms. Rubyrose Johnson!
6 backers
A handmade Hip Chick Farms onesie for your little one! Your babe will be the most stylin' kid on the playground!
7 backers
A dozen fresh eggs from our farm for six months! Our hens lay the most delicious, intensely yellow-yolked eggs in brown, green and blue. They have been fed only organic feed and entirely pasture-raised for happy, healthy hens. Pick up in San Francisco for Bay Area, or we can ship to you.
0 backers
A week of family menu planning made just for your family by Chef Jen. Her menus will blow your mind and expand your palette! Includes a phone consultation with Jen to review your special needs, likes, dislikes and allergies.
1 backer
Chicken Finger of the month club AND a Wing Tray for the Super Bowl, or other special event! Pick up or delivery in San Francisco or Bay Area only.
0 backers
We will host you and 3 guests for an afternoon of BBQ and a petting zoo at the Ramblin’ Rose, our farm in Sebastopol!
1 backer
Cook with Chef Jen for the day! Learn how to flambee and saute! You will enjoy the lunch you make together, chat and hear the kitchen confidential. Cooking lesson will take place in San Francisco.
0 backers
Serafina will plan an event for you and we will cater it! Baby shower, birthday party, fundraising event, you name it, and we will organize an incredible event that includes the catering for 10 guests.
0 backers
Enjoy a weekend at the Ramblin’ Rose, our farm in Sebastopol, including an overnight stay in your own private trailer, homemade breakfast made by Chef Jen, BBQ and all the whiskey you can drink! Guest limit of four, please!
