WOOHOO! We did it!! New Windowfarms parts will be made in the USA!
We made the minimums for US production!!
You saw the vision with us. You told all your friends. We made it happen together.
Because of you we will be able to:
- Get more than 1,000 new folks growing food at home
- Support US manufacturing
- Innovate over time with production partners who are close at hand
- Create green jobs here at home
Please reach back and give yourself a pat on the back right now. Thank you. Really, thank you.
-Britta, Pirapha, & Shivani
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Funding period
Nov 17, 2011 -
Dec 7, 2011
- 2 created · 4 backed
- Britta Riley 743 friends
- Website: windowfarms.org
Pledge $25 or more
45 backers
For all the staples you can't grow in your Windowfarm, bring them home in this nylon shopping bag featuring the Windowfarms cityscape.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012Pledge $49 or more
5 backers
Get even more room for grocery shopping in this stylish Baggu canvas tote.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012Pledge $49 or more
2 backers
Already a Windowfarmer? Get 8 fresh seedlings delivered to your door to jumpstart your winter crops. (US ONLY)
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012Pledge $99 or more
564 backers
The classic Windowfarm, ready for you to start growing your first crops. (Add $15 for shipping within the US, and $19 for Canada.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $169 or more
351 backers
The classic Windowfarm, plus baby plants and nutrients. Everything you need for your first harvest. US ONLY. Please add $15 shipping.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $169 or more
105 backers
INTERNATIONAL ONLY: The classic Windowfarm without a pump or timer (for power supply reasons), but international shipping included.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $169 or more
112 backers
A two column Windowfarm. (PLEASE ADD $25 for shipping to the US and $34 for Canada.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $229 or more
94 backers
Perfect for schools! Two-column Windowfarm with seeds and nutrients starter pack. US ONLY, SHIPPING INCLUDED.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $269 or more
107 backers
Max out your windows with this four column Windowfarm! (Please add $35 for shipping to the US and $42 for Canada.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $369 or more
4 backers
The New 1-column Classic Windowfarm plus baby plants & nutrients shipped to you quarterly for 1 year. US ONLY. Please add $15 shipping.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $449 or more
8 backers
A four-column Windowfarm, with 16 baby plants and your first bottle of nutrients. US ONLY, SHIPPING INCLUDED
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $599 or more
25 backers
The four column Windowfarm plus a subscription for one year of baby plant and nutrient delivery. US ONLY. Please add $35 shipping.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
Great for restaurants! A custom designed windowfarm similar to new windowfarms with beautiful handmade containers and reservoirs. Windowfarms have been featured at the Whitney Museum and at the 21c Museum/Proof on Main Restaurant in Louisville, KY. Be the first to get a very special system installed at your home or business! The actual required donation for this reward may vary depending on your location; please contact us to discuss before selecting this reward.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
Comments
Creator Guido Sales Calvano on December 7, 2011
@Rebecca Webber: Those are far better reasons to emphasize (:
Creator Guido Sales Calvano on December 7, 2011
@Rachel Ling, @Zachary Hearns: Hey I backed it... and not even for a gift or anything...
Creator Gina on December 7, 2011
Very excited for you. Such a worthwhile project. Hopefully a company in Western Australia will be able to distribute them over here one day. Seems crazy to send one at a time by post. Looking forward to more updates. Congratulations to everyone involved.
Creator Rebecca Webber on December 6, 2011
I have to say that while I am anything but an America Firster, there are several reasons that I'm thrilled that these Windowfarms will be produced in the U.S. First, since the majority of pledges are from U.S. and Canadian residents, it will dramatically reduce the shipping burden compared to manufacturing in Asia (for example). Second, the U.S. history of outsourcing projects isn't a neutral one, where the U.S. loses manufacturing jobs, but Country X gains those jobs. Mostly, the U.S. loses unionized working and middle class jobs while Country X runs a factory that hires people at extremely low wages, without benefits and often under hazardous working conditions (so that we can get our 48 pack of socks from Walmart for $3.99). Even though I'm assuming that Windowfarms would be socially responsible about manufacturing done in another country, I think it might prove difficult to ensure adequate working conditions and such, without direct and ongoing access to production facilities. And, third, as Britta says, U.S. manufacture will allow more eco-friendly material streams, which seems as though it would be (or should be) a core value among Windowfarmers.
Creator Zachary Hearns on December 6, 2011
Guido, at this point I see 93 international backers, 305 US, and 475 US or Canada. Given that they are based in the US and would like to manufacture in their home country, perhaps they were trying to inspire their fellow citizens for a little extra help? It would be extremely difficult to do that internationally given they would still have to select one country. Honestly, I would be happy for someone in say France who was raising money to manufacture in their own country. Especially if it was a novel idea which I liked. I really don't understand the tone of resentment.
Anyway, congratulations on your accomplishment!
Creator Lisa Amaya on December 6, 2011
I am so very happy for you and all of us that are able to produce sustainable bounties in our own homes! This is priceless! Thanks you so much and congratulations to you all!!!!
Creator Gina Maria Comaduran on December 6, 2011
WOW!! i am so proud to be part of the success of this AWESOME idea! congratulations!! woohoo!
Creator margit Riley on December 5, 2011
Congratulations Little Engines That could and DID.!!
Creator Rachel Ling on December 5, 2011
Wow, Guido, way to be a party-pooper! You should be happy that they managed to avoid outsourcing. I mean, it wouldn't be quite right if this R&DIY-spirited project were produced in Country X to be shipped to Countries R, D, I, and Y, now would it? :P
Creator Rachel Ling on December 5, 2011
AWESOME!!
Creator Barb Gelfant on December 5, 2011
Congratulations from Vancouver, Canada!
Creator Barb Gelfant on December 5, 2011
Congratulations!
Barb from vancouver, canada
Creator Guido Sales Calvano on December 5, 2011
With all due respect, I'm a backer that's not from the states... and I kind of don't like you guys cheering about how you managed to get US production in stead of country X. It's not just you guys that are in the crisis. We are too (and so is the rest of the world). We could use some more demand for our factories as well...
I can understand that it's your project, and you are happy about being able to do it in the states even though it costs 4 times as much... but please... don't rub it in...
http://www.youtube.com/watch…
Creator Kate Gabor on December 5, 2011
I love it!!!
Creator Debra Atlas on December 5, 2011
Fantastic, Britta. Congratulations! I'm very excited for you - and please drop me an email when you're finally ready to launch the product to the public.
Yours,
Debra
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Debra Atlas
Environmental journalist / Professional blogger
www.Envirothink.wordpress.com