| SPDis | Frequency | Percent | Cum Percent |
|
| $ org expensive, unreasonable for low salary people. | 1 | 1.4% | 1.4% |  |
| 2 places on mdi w/ loc/org food. Alt overpriced, TH limited selection | 1 | 1.4% | 2.9% |  |
| Alt limited selection. Off island for free range meat. Pier for fish but only can get frozen. | 1 | 1.4% | 4.3% |  |
| Alt not concerned w/ where products from, whether company biz practices good | 1 | 1.4% | 5.8% |  |
| Amazing resources on island, not easily accessible, diff to find out about | 1 | 1.4% | 7.2% |  |
| Avail of org veg inconsistent. Often go to Belfast for one-stop shopping | 1 | 1.4% | 8.7% |  |
| Availabilty & convenience - have to shop at too many locations | 1 | 1.4% | 10.1% |  |
| better selection of org meats year-round | 1 | 1.4% | 11.6% |  |
| Can't use food stamps (EBT card) at sm store or farmer's market | 1 | 1.4% | 13.0% |  |
| Due to financial reasons, I primarily shop for price | 1 | 1.4% | 14.5% |  |
| Fish - Rumors of toxic processing by supermarket chain. Veg - want organic but sm supply, Graves agri-biz | 1 | 1.4% | 15.9% |  |
| fruit and veggies - org stuff at grave's is packaged in plastic | 1 | 1.4% | 17.4% |  |
| Frustrated that local outlets don't make more effort to provide locally produced food. | 1 | 1.4% | 18.8% |  |
| graves limited and sporadic in supply of certain items. | 1 | 1.4% | 20.3% |  |
| Graves terrible store, less selection not int in locals. Alt too expensive no evening hours | 1 | 1.4% | 21.7% |  |
| have to drive to bangor for bulk purchaces (Sam's Club) | 1 | 1.4% | 23.2% |  |
| I don't like new brands stocking in Graves | 1 | 1.4% | 24.6% |  |
| I only buy organic or "safe" products which are sometimes hard to find. Plus we're vegetarian. | 1 | 1.4% | 26.1% |  |
| I wish there was a good butcher | 1 | 1.4% | 27.5% |  |
| lack choice enviro friendly org cln prods/body care prods | 1 | 1.4% | 29.0% |  |
| lack info on origin, fair trade, sustainability practice | 1 | 1.4% | 30.4% |  |
| like more free range/org meat, low-fat cheese, org grocery items | 1 | 1.4% | 31.9% |  |
| limited selection org fruit&veg | 1 | 1.4% | 33.3% |  |
| loc meat dairy eggs fruits veg not always available in convenient locations | 1 | 1.4% | 34.8% |  |
| loc seafood should be avail and clearly labeled. Minimal amt of blk staple foods avail. | 1 | 1.4% | 36.2% |  |
| loc/org too expensive at Alt so I buy at grocery store or buy poorer quality goods | 1 | 1.4% | 37.7% |  |
| local grocery store runs out of stuff quickly | 1 | 1.4% | 39.1% |  |
| maine fruits vegs and fresh eggs unavailable | 1 | 1.4% | 40.6% |  |
| Many items checked as satisfied I get thru Town Hill market buying club | 1 | 1.4% | 42.0% |  |
| Many items too expensive, not loc, sm fraction price goes to proudcer | 1 | 1.4% | 43.5% |  |
| More bulk. Alt is marked up and bad org veg. Don's org veg are shrink wrapped! | 1 | 1.4% | 44.9% |  |
| more org produced items | 1 | 1.4% | 46.4% |  |
| more organic please | 1 | 1.4% | 47.8% |  |
| More veg/vegan items and enviro friendly cleaning products | 1 | 1.4% | 49.3% |  |
| need better price than saywer's/john edwards also less snobby attitude | 1 | 1.4% | 50.7% |  |
| need better selection of org food at lower prices | 1 | 1.4% | 52.2% |  |
| need focus on local, maine and regional products | 1 | 1.4% | 53.6% |  |
| need more access to internat'l food items at reasonable cost | 1 | 1.4% | 55.1% |  |
| no confidence in cleanliness or biz practices of local outlet (not FMs) Alt. Market sells stale dated products | 1 | 1.4% | 56.5% |  |
| No convenient source for reasonably priced bulk goods | 1 | 1.4% | 58.0% |  |
| no coop atmospere. Org expensive, low qual at supermarkets. | 1 | 1.4% | 59.4% |  |
| no enviro friendly cln prods. Ells for loc, org, free range red meat | 1 | 1.4% | 60.9% |  |
| No good selection of organic meats | 1 | 1.4% | 62.3% |  |
| NO low packaging or bulk buying options | 1 | 1.4% | 63.8% |  |
| not enough emphasis on local products | 1 | 1.4% | 65.2% |  |
| not enough fresh foods and fermented prods (saurkraut, miso, soy products) | 1 | 1.4% | 66.7% |  |
| not enough org/enviro friendly household products | 1 | 1.4% | 68.1% |  |
| not soc and env responsible, possibly b/c lack of info or availability | 1 | 1.4% | 69.6% |  |
| one stop shopping for affordable/soc responsible products and grains if not avail on MDI or Ells. | 1 | 1.4% | 71.0% |  |
| Org too expensive in BH | 1 | 1.4% | 72.5% |  |
| org, enviro friendly, soc resp, or local available. Or when it is it's not fresh, from west coast. | 1 | 1.4% | 73.9% |  |
| Poor selection of OG F&V | 1 | 1.4% | 75.4% |  |
| price of meat and fresh fruits | 1 | 1.4% | 76.8% |  |
| Produce at Grave's no good! Lack of specialty/ethnic foods and ingredients locally. | 1 | 1.4% | 78.3% |  |
| Produce in supermarket from Peru! | 1 | 1.4% | 79.7% |  |
| seafood not local, concerned about fish farms. | 1 | 1.4% | 81.2% |  |
| should be able to get fresh seafood from BH docks and farm produce in season at local market. | 1 | 1.4% | 82.6% |  |
| some vegan items unavailable. Have special ordered w/ Alt but often don't come in. | 1 | 1.4% | 84.1% |  |
| stores in BH cater to tourists only | 1 | 1.4% | 85.5% |  |
| Summer uses BH FM for produce, but winter is bleak. | 1 | 1.4% | 87.0% |  |
| SWH, Bernard no healthy or affordable produce anywhere | 1 | 1.4% | 88.4% |  |
| to buy what I want have to go to rude, overpriced, non-local Alt | 1 | 1.4% | 89.9% |  |
| Walmart for most items because not available or too high prices | 1 | 1.4% | 91.3% |  |
| want more org, min processed bulk items | 1 | 1.4% | 92.8% |  |
| want to support biz that is community/globall aware. Limited supply of Politically responsible biz | 1 | 1.4% | 94.2% |  |
| Winter bad selection. Summer ok b/c FMs and BHF. | 1 | 1.4% | 95.7% |  |
| winter org prod sketchy on island | 1 | 1.4% | 97.1% |  |
| Wish a local fisherman would sell some of daily catch to co-op | 1 | 1.4% | 98.6% |  |
| would like fresh fish for consumption day of purchase | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |  |
| Total | 69 | 100.0% | 100.0% |  |
95% Conf Limits
| $ org expensive, unreasonable for low salary people. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| 2 places on mdi w/ loc/org food. Alt overpriced, TH limited selection | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Alt limited selection. Off island for free range meat. Pier for fish but only can get frozen. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Alt not concerned w/ where products from, whether company biz practices good | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Amazing resources on island, not easily accessible, diff to find out about | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Avail of org veg inconsistent. Often go to Belfast for one-stop shopping | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Availabilty & convenience - have to shop at too many locations | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| better selection of org meats year-round | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Can't use food stamps (EBT card) at sm store or farmer's market | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Due to financial reasons, I primarily shop for price | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Fish - Rumors of toxic processing by supermarket chain. Veg - want organic but sm supply, Graves agri-biz | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| fruit and veggies - org stuff at grave's is packaged in plastic | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Frustrated that local outlets don't make more effort to provide locally produced food. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| graves limited and sporadic in supply of certain items. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Graves terrible store, less selection not int in locals. Alt too expensive no evening hours | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| have to drive to bangor for bulk purchaces (Sam's Club) | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| I don't like new brands stocking in Graves | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| I only buy organic or "safe" products which are sometimes hard to find. Plus we're vegetarian. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| I wish there was a good butcher | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| lack choice enviro friendly org cln prods/body care prods | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| lack info on origin, fair trade, sustainability practice | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| like more free range/org meat, low-fat cheese, org grocery items | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| limited selection org fruit&veg | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| loc meat dairy eggs fruits veg not always available in convenient locations | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| loc seafood should be avail and clearly labeled. Minimal amt of blk staple foods avail. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| loc/org too expensive at Alt so I buy at grocery store or buy poorer quality goods | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| local grocery store runs out of stuff quickly | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| maine fruits vegs and fresh eggs unavailable | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Many items checked as satisfied I get thru Town Hill market buying club | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Many items too expensive, not loc, sm fraction price goes to proudcer | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| More bulk. Alt is marked up and bad org veg. Don's org veg are shrink wrapped! | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| more org produced items | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| more organic please | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| More veg/vegan items and enviro friendly cleaning products | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| need better price than saywer's/john edwards also less snobby attitude | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| need better selection of org food at lower prices | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| need focus on local, maine and regional products | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| need more access to internat'l food items at reasonable cost | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| no confidence in cleanliness or biz practices of local outlet (not FMs) Alt. Market sells stale dated products | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| No convenient source for reasonably priced bulk goods | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| no coop atmospere. Org expensive, low qual at supermarkets. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| no enviro friendly cln prods. Ells for loc, org, free range red meat | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| No good selection of organic meats | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| NO low packaging or bulk buying options | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| not enough emphasis on local products | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| not enough fresh foods and fermented prods (saurkraut, miso, soy products) | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| not enough org/enviro friendly household products | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| not soc and env responsible, possibly b/c lack of info or availability | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| one stop shopping for affordable/soc responsible products and grains if not avail on MDI or Ells. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Org too expensive in BH | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| org, enviro friendly, soc resp, or local available. Or when it is it's not fresh, from west coast. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Poor selection of OG F&V | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| price of meat and fresh fruits | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Produce at Grave's no good! Lack of specialty/ethnic foods and ingredients locally. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Produce in supermarket from Peru! | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| seafood not local, concerned about fish farms. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| should be able to get fresh seafood from BH docks and farm produce in season at local market. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| some vegan items unavailable. Have special ordered w/ Alt but often don't come in. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| stores in BH cater to tourists only | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Summer uses BH FM for produce, but winter is bleak. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| SWH, Bernard no healthy or affordable produce anywhere | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| to buy what I want have to go to rude, overpriced, non-local Alt | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Walmart for most items because not available or too high prices | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| want more org, min processed bulk items | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| want to support biz that is community/globall aware. Limited supply of Politically responsible biz | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Winter bad selection. Summer ok b/c FMs and BHF. | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| winter org prod sketchy on island | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| Wish a local fisherman would sell some of daily catch to co-op | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| would like fresh fish for consumption day of purchase | 0.0% | 7.8%
|
| WKOther | Frequency | Percent | Cum Percent |
|
| 1 | 2 | 3.0% | 3.0% |  |
| animal food and pet products | 1 | 1.5% | 4.5% |  |
| BioD seems like bold but good idea | 1 | 1.5% | 6.1% |  |
| biodiesel may promt to switch car | 1 | 1.5% | 7.6% |  |
| blue hill style coop, simple and essential | 1 | 1.5% | 9.1% |  |
| bookselling, mags, newspapers | 1 | 1.5% | 10.6% |  |
| Bookstore/Kiosk/classes in holistic studies | 1 | 1.5% | 12.1% |  |
| Bulk basic materials - leather, cloth, gaskets, rope. High qual hardware | 1 | 1.5% | 13.6% |  |
| bulk cases of sauces, soy milk, grains, pasta etc | 1 | 1.5% | 15.2% |  |
| bulk ordering of livestock feeds | 1 | 1.5% | 16.7% |  |
| Bulk products like honey, PB, oils etc. Cleaning products. | 1 | 1.5% | 18.2% |  |
| bulletin brd for personal and comm notices. Hanging out space (deli/café might serve for that) | 1 | 1.5% | 19.7% |  |
| buy/sell bulletin board, carpool board, time dollar connection, time dollars=food, workshops, venue for political organizing | 1 | 1.5% | 21.2% |  |
| casual restaurant | 1 | 1.5% | 22.7% |  |
| Classes in farming, gardening, health
| 1 | 1.5% | 24.2% |  |
| comm free shop (no money, trading encouraged) comm garden/greenhouse, activist center. | 1 | 1.5% | 25.8% |  |
| community board or pamphlet like Uncle Henry's for island. Time dollars, recipe exchange. | 1 | 1.5% | 27.3% |  |
| community event board, barter exchange board, spaces for local art like at Blue hill coop | 1 | 1.5% | 28.8% |  |
| community news | 1 | 1.5% | 30.3% |  |
| cooking classes | 1 | 1.5% | 31.8% |  |
| cooking classes, members put in 3-4 hrs/wk | 1 | 1.5% | 33.3% |  |
| Cooperative tool rental or vehicles to share. Community bulletin board. | 1 | 1.5% | 34.8% |  |
| Deli/café serving sandwiches | 1 | 1.5% | 36.4% |  |
| delivery service to elderly and disabled. Discounts for church groups and single parents. | 1 | 1.5% | 37.9% |  |
| dry goods like basic clothing, tools, fabric, textiles | 1 | 1.5% | 39.4% |  |
| dry goods, sock, underwear, resale space | 1 | 1.5% | 40.9% |  |
| Education about food, farms and healthy lifestyles | 1 | 1.5% | 42.4% |  |
| exchange/reuse fo qual household goods. Items could be for sale or traded on barter system. | 1 | 1.5% | 43.9% |  |
| friendly community faces who are well informed, bulletin board | 1 | 1.5% | 45.5% |  |
| green power alternatives | 1 | 1.5% | 47.0% |  |
| health lectures | 1 | 1.5% | 48.5% |  |
| healthy cooking classes, vitamin consultant, nutrition lectures | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |  |
| Huge bulletin board, info on how to get other "green" products that aren't offered in coop, info on enviro and social issues | 1 | 1.5% | 51.5% |  |
| Info center - books, info on nutrition, enviro, etc. Classes/lectures on same and farming. Set up barter and sharing. | 1 | 1.5% | 53.0% |  |
| juicebar | 1 | 1.5% | 54.5% |  |
| LARGE community bulletin board, networking board | 1 | 1.5% | 56.1% |  |
| Large community bulletin board. Gathering place for folks to connect and visit | 1 | 1.5% | 57.6% |  |
| Laundromat | 1 | 1.5% | 59.1% |  |
| lecture series, comm education, safe place for kids to hang out | 1 | 1.5% | 60.6% |  |
| lending coop (toys, tools, services, etc), classes/speakers | 1 | 1.5% | 62.1% |  |
| Life long learning: cooking and crafts demos and lessons | 1 | 1.5% | 63.6% |  |
| linked to dry cleaner | 1 | 1.5% | 65.2% |  |
| Loc prod items: yarn, knitting supplies, wooden/nat toys and baby things, crafts | 1 | 1.5% | 66.7% |  |
| Local artisans selling their prods. ART! | 1 | 1.5% | 68.2% |  |
| local artwork | 1 | 1.5% | 69.7% |  |
| local baked goods at reasonable price | 1 | 1.5% | 71.2% |  |
| low cigarette prices | 1 | 1.5% | 72.7% |  |
| mags and books, yoga center | 1 | 1.5% | 74.2% |  |
| no car but bio d great idea | 1 | 1.5% | 75.8% |  |
| pet supplies/ paper products (paper towels, toilet tissue etc) | 1 | 1.5% | 77.3% |  |
| play area, childcare | 1 | 1.5% | 78.8% |  |
| Poetry readings, lectures | 1 | 1.5% | 80.3% |  |
| qual org/loc food @ low $ priority | 1 | 1.5% | 81.8% |  |
| recycling | 1 | 1.5% | 83.3% |  |
| recycling center | 1 | 1.5% | 84.8% |  |
| Sm biz kitchen space, comm info shop for dist of loc publications/info of local interest. Bulk order for home. | 1 | 1.5% | 86.4% |  |
| speacialty orders, specialty wine and cheese | 1 | 1.5% | 87.9% |  |
| speakers | 1 | 1.5% | 89.4% |  |
| speakers/workshops on sustainable communities, ag, etc | 1 | 1.5% | 90.9% |  |
| Special orders and active expansion of organic healthful items | 1 | 1.5% | 92.4% |  |
| That it accepts Food Stamps and WIC. This is crucial! | 1 | 1.5% | 93.9% |  |
| Trading of services, swapping for items of equal value | 1 | 1.5% | 95.5% |  |
| Wants outlet for sporadic produce - sell to coop or farmer's market on week to week basis | 1 | 1.5% | 97.0% |  |
| would use biodiesel if had bio vehicle. Availability would influence decision for next car. | 1 | 1.5% | 98.5% |  |
| Yr-round access to org foods. More selection in all products - health/body care etc | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |  |
| Total | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% |  |
95% Conf Limits
| 1 | 0.4% | 10.5%
|
| animal food and pet products | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| BioD seems like bold but good idea | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| biodiesel may promt to switch car | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| blue hill style coop, simple and essential | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| bookselling, mags, newspapers | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Bookstore/Kiosk/classes in holistic studies | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Bulk basic materials - leather, cloth, gaskets, rope. High qual hardware | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| bulk cases of sauces, soy milk, grains, pasta etc | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| bulk ordering of livestock feeds | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Bulk products like honey, PB, oils etc. Cleaning products. | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| bulletin brd for personal and comm notices. Hanging out space (deli/café might serve for that) | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| buy/sell bulletin board, carpool board, time dollar connection, time dollars=food, workshops, venue for political organizing | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| casual restaurant | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Classes in farming, gardening, health
| 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| comm free shop (no money, trading encouraged) comm garden/greenhouse, activist center. | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| community board or pamphlet like Uncle Henry's for island. Time dollars, recipe exchange. | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| community event board, barter exchange board, spaces for local art like at Blue hill coop | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| community news | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| cooking classes | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| cooking classes, members put in 3-4 hrs/wk | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Cooperative tool rental or vehicles to share. Community bulletin board. | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Deli/café serving sandwiches | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| delivery service to elderly and disabled. Discounts for church groups and single parents. | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| dry goods like basic clothing, tools, fabric, textiles | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| dry goods, sock, underwear, resale space | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Education about food, farms and healthy lifestyles | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| exchange/reuse fo qual household goods. Items could be for sale or traded on barter system. | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| friendly community faces who are well informed, bulletin board | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| green power alternatives | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| health lectures | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| healthy cooking classes, vitamin consultant, nutrition lectures | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Huge bulletin board, info on how to get other "green" products that aren't offered in coop, info on enviro and social issues | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Info center - books, info on nutrition, enviro, etc. Classes/lectures on same and farming. Set up barter and sharing. | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| juicebar | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| LARGE community bulletin board, networking board | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Large community bulletin board. Gathering place for folks to connect and visit | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Laundromat | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| lecture series, comm education, safe place for kids to hang out | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| lending coop (toys, tools, services, etc), classes/speakers | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Life long learning: cooking and crafts demos and lessons | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| linked to dry cleaner | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Loc prod items: yarn, knitting supplies, wooden/nat toys and baby things, crafts | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Local artisans selling their prods. ART! | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| local artwork | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| local baked goods at reasonable price | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| low cigarette prices | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| mags and books, yoga center | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| no car but bio d great idea | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| pet supplies/ paper products (paper towels, toilet tissue etc) | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| play area, childcare | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Poetry readings, lectures | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| qual org/loc food @ low $ priority | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| recycling | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| recycling center | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Sm biz kitchen space, comm info shop for dist of loc publications/info of local interest. Bulk order for home. | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| speacialty orders, specialty wine and cheese | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| speakers | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| speakers/workshops on sustainable communities, ag, etc | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Special orders and active expansion of organic healthful items | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| That it accepts Food Stamps and WIC. This is crucial! | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Trading of services, swapping for items of equal value | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Wants outlet for sporadic produce - sell to coop or farmer's market on week to week basis | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| would use biodiesel if had bio vehicle. Availability would influence decision for next car. | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| Yr-round access to org foods. More selection in all products - health/body care etc | 0.0% | 8.2%
|
| YOUCmnts | Frequency | Percent | Cum Percent |
|
| a better opp for anyone who produces locally to reach broader market. More unity of of local farmers will equal more power in local govt when opp arises to start large scale co-op | 1 | 1.3% | 1.3% |  |
| A great idea - How can we make it attractive to non-liberals? | 1 | 1.3% | 2.6% |  |
| Actively encourage participation by local producers, easy to contribute their efforts, need incentive and fair compensation. | 1 | 1.3% | 3.9% |  |
| Be a very good thing for the community! | 1 | 1.3% | 5.2% |  |
| Community garden. CSA | 1 | 1.3% | 6.5% |  |
| coop like Bl Hill good for 1loc org frsh prod 2loc org fr rng meat dairy 3 blk food 4loc herbal med, tea etc 5vol help well coordinated, perm staff essential 6artisional bread 7deli/café to offset expenses. No soap operas b/t mems, staff etc! NO ELITISM! | 1 | 1.3% | 7.8% |  |
| coop would be great for MDI. Nice to find healthy food, esp in winter. Good to make graves and Alt realize they are not meeting comm needs. | 1 | 1.3% | 9.1% |  |
| Discounts at register discourages non-members and will reduce patronage. Yearly dividends much better way to go. | 1 | 1.3% | 10.4% |  |
| Do the math! Run it like a business - Don't get wrapped up in a social/political organization | 1 | 1.3% | 11.7% |  |
| Don't worry how will affect other biz, they will adapt or close. Should be in downtown BH. Coffeeshop/deli can help pay operating costs. BH just as close to Ells and Trenton as SWH. | 1 | 1.3% | 13.0% |  |
| Eating space w/ education on prep of whole foods - preferably using items featured in coop. Could be way of contirbuting hours. | 1 | 1.3% | 14.3% |  |
| Educating comm on healthy and sustainable way of life. Need support from large % comm, town and other institutions to make this a reality. | 1 | 1.3% | 15.6% |  |
| Feel coop would be priceless boost to econ amd comm w/out relying on tourists. Beautiful idea, look forward to seeing its creation in coming years. | 1 | 1.3% | 16.9% |  |
| For sense of comm needs to be storefront, not buyers club. Most interested in high qual reasonbly priced org veg. Willing to volunteer and/or pay one time mem fee or dues with clear benefits. | 1 | 1.3% | 18.2% |  |
| Good local businesses will be neg impacted. Be good to mitigate the impact. Maybe have them as part of a virtual coop. | 1 | 1.3% | 19.5% |  |
| hope other biz that might feel competition won't stand in the way. | 1 | 1.3% | 20.8% |  |
| How Affect Alt? Not meeting comm needs for afordable or org/responsible meat & seafood. How can we support BHF and other farms more? | 1 | 1.3% | 22.1% |  |
| How affect existing FMs? Coordinate, don't compete. Coordinate w/ food banks - accept vouchers at coop. Community garden that sells produce at coop and working counts as work hours for coop. | 1 | 1.3% | 23.4% |  |
| How affect existing locally owned markets/cafes? Would they have to close? We need place w/ local/org/soc resp products and ethni/specialty for reasonable price. Alt has some, but overpriced. | 1 | 1.3% | 24.7% |  |
| how to ensure ideal of coop run by mems, not centered by 2-3 people. Ideal easily diluted as coop gets larger or influenced by outside demands that are not feasible. Where will start-up funds come from? | 1 | 1.3% | 26.0% |  |
| how will it affect town hill market? | 1 | 1.3% | 27.3% |  |
| I am concerned about the locally owned natural and specialty food stores in the area, as a coop would be direct competition for them. I hope they are notified and are invited to join the process. Purchase the building/land - rent is an unstable situation. | 1 | 1.3% | 28.6% |  |
| I have heard of this project and am so excited! We are moving off island but maybe someday we will be able to sell you our goods! | 1 | 1.3% | 29.9% |  |
| I really hope it works. | 1 | 1.3% | 31.2% |  |
| I think a coop would be great for the community. | 1 | 1.3% | 32.5% |  |
| I think it's a great idea. I hope the prices would be lower than what's available now, esp produce, toiletries and vitamins. | 1 | 1.3% | 33.8% |  |
| I think it's a marvelous idea. | 1 | 1.3% | 35.1% |  |
| I used to help w/ buyers club in SW. | 1 | 1.3% | 36.4% |  |
| I would hate to see a coop put Alt or Burdocks out of biz. How would it affect Hannaford Bros? Thanks for you research! | 1 | 1.3% | 37.7% |  |
| I would like to be involved. I cannot imagine a negative effect at all!` | 1 | 1.3% | 39.0% |  |
| I would love it. I like the one in blue hill and belfast | 1 | 1.3% | 40.3% |  |
| I'd love to hook up the coop w/MDI Time dollar exchange. Model like UK's system - people can barter goods in market and use currency | 1 | 1.3% | 41.6% |  |
| Impact for THM and Alt? Would they be interested in becoming part of coop? Impact on summer BH Farmer's market? | 1 | 1.3% | 42.9% |  |
| Involve seniors planning process. Disabled accesibilty. Needs/capabilities of low-income/no-income people. | 1 | 1.3% | 44.2% |  |
| It might put Alt out of business - Good Riddance!! | 1 | 1.3% | 45.5% |  |
| keep it simple: affordable, org, loc when avail. Dry goods wonderful as well (like health and beauty) WOULD LOVE TO BECOME INVOLVED NOW!` | 1 | 1.3% | 46.8% |  |
| Large segment left out if Food Stamps not accepted. I Can't afford non-FS food. Accepting WIC might also be helpful. | 1 | 1.3% | 48.1% |  |
| like to see farmlands preserved | 1 | 1.3% | 49.4% |  |
| like to see market like Blue Hill or Belfast, open to mems and non-mems, high standards of quality cleanliness and community service. Do not think need is met by grocery or Alt in BH. Wheat-free and other for people with food allergies. | 1 | 1.3% | 50.6% |  |
| location & high rent seem 2 main probs. Parking tends to rule out BH. Somes centrally located but is there space? TH best - is field south of fire hall, opposite Blue Sage available? Rt 3 plus, close to Folly Farm minus. | 1 | 1.3% | 51.9% |  |
| Location, location, location. Expect BH Village is only viable location. Perhaps Rt 233 at Norway Dr would meet many people's needs. | 1 | 1.3% | 53.2% |  |
| Love the co-op in Blue Hill. | 1 | 1.3% | 54.5% |  |
| Love the idea. Very dissatisfied w/ loc markets except THM, J Edwards, Blue Hill. Classes and info to support enviro, nutrition and org farming very important. | 1 | 1.3% | 55.8% |  |
| maybe start w/ buyer's club w/ earning hours and work toward storefront | 1 | 1.3% | 57.1% |  |
| MDI has great loc community w/ good mindset. Coop overdue. Can feel exclusive, make "mem benefits" not too bold statement, just enough to attract those truly interested while still welcoming everyone else. | 1 | 1.3% | 58.4% |  |
| must be way for high qual & low prices. Alt overpriced, specialty store (not grocery), veggies look awful. Hang out space for all ages open after work hours, nit just til 6pm. | 1 | 1.3% | 59.7% |  |
| Need for food store/community center that truly has concerns of community at heart. I would donate time and money to make it happen. I know that there are enough people who feel similarly to really make it work. | 1 | 1.3% | 61.0% |  |
| needs to be main store in BH and smaller branch in SW, so at least 2 comms can access coop by alternate means of transport. | 1 | 1.3% | 62.3% |  |
| Now we shop anywhere, but if coop gave us better choice and prices and coffee shop we'd be elated and eager to contribute time. | 1 | 1.3% | 63.6% |  |
| only concern is that it doesn't become exclusive | 1 | 1.3% | 64.9% |  |
| People are interested. There is coop operation in TH but in my opinion not adequate or organized well. | 1 | 1.3% | 66.2% |  |
| People on MDI very concious of alt to standard Am diet. Foods a coop would supply can help shape those choices and guide others that are learning. | 1 | 1.3% | 67.5% |  |
| Please do not put it in BH as summer I avoid going there due to traffic and overload of people! | 1 | 1.3% | 68.8% |  |
| Please don't put it in BH. Many of us avoid BH in the summer. Somesville would be most central for everyone. | 1 | 1.3% | 70.1% |  |
| Please don't throw away old pastries and coffee grounds w/o something to separate them (put the pastries in a plastic bag for easy dumpster-diving) | 1 | 1.3% | 71.4% |  |
| Please! We need one! | 1 | 1.3% | 72.7% |  |
| project brings hope. Belfast and blue hill have gone through many hardships and still hard to stay competitive w/ big stores selling same items. Wish you luck and certainly willing to commit support. | 1 | 1.3% | 74.0% |  |
| Project important to me b/c offers prospect of comm ownership & decidion-making. I believe that participating in control of our local economies is one way of initiating political change on a lrager scale - we vote with our dollars. | 1 | 1.3% | 75.3% |  |
| Right to buy decision making power prevents accountability. For a coop of worker & producer owners who run it & comm supporters who benefit according to actual support. Coop as tribal biz, people benefit when doing well and share burden when struggling. | 1 | 1.3% | 76.6% |  |
| support local ag good | 1 | 1.3% | 77.9% |  |
| Swan's Island res would benefit from island delivery (once a week) to ferry terminal (bass harbor or swan's) either standing orders or orders by phone/internet. | 1 | 1.3% | 79.2% |  |
| Thank you for doing this. | 1 | 1.3% | 80.5% |  |
| This is a terrific idea. Glad to be of help. Best of luck on this project and hope to talk with you folks at the next stge of development. | 1 | 1.3% | 81.8% |  |
| trafic concerns | 1 | 1.3% | 83.1% |  |
| Very interested in helping out. Space should be place to hang out. | 1 | 1.3% | 84.4% |  |
| Want to see it on collab w/ FMs & TH Market. Don't like Alt and would love to see someone else providing some of their services in BH | 1 | 1.3% | 85.7% |  |
| We need some alternative to Don's, Alt and Ells. A storefrom offering bulk, local, organic is just what we need. | 1 | 1.3% | 87.0% |  |
| Workshops- Health & nutrition, arts & crafts, cooking & canning. Tap community educational resources. Teaching counts as work hours, committee to weed out crack-pot would be workshop givers. | 1 | 1.3% | 88.3% |  |
| Would be informative to know what people spend on groceries etc and how much they anticipate spending at coop. | 1 | 1.3% | 89.6% |  |
| Would be positive for MDI. Prefer loc producers/biz get priority in wholesale supply and "curteous" competition - working together, not trying to undercut. (is a biz owner who sells to john eds and blue hill co-op - works well.) | 1 | 1.3% | 90.9% |  |
| Would be willing to be part of planning process. Keep in mind: 1. small enough bulk for families of 1-2 people. 2. service to the mems while in store. 3. hours of operation for all mems. I set up an employee co-op at Sonogee while working there. | 1 | 1.3% | 92.2% |  |
| Would bring comm together, make us more consciencous of where food.products come from. Nice to support comm dev't based on people/enviro, not $. Others would see this example. | 1 | 1.3% | 93.5% |  |
| would like to buy bulk dry goods for better $. In summer would still buy directly from farmers - better $ for them. Arts and crafts: hard time knowingwhere fabrics come from - would like US made and organic. | 1 | 1.3% | 94.8% |  |
| Would love to see coop in comm. Concerned about impact on loc biz that already try to serve people that would be potential coop mems. | 1 | 1.3% | 96.1% |  |
| Would really like source for fresh org/loc prod when farmer's mrkt not running. | 1 | 1.3% | 97.4% |  |
| wouldn't like neg impact on Alt, Eden FM or J&P's farm stand. | 1 | 1.3% | 98.7% |  |
| Yeah!!! | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |  |
| Total | 77 | 100.0% | 100.0% |  |
95% Conf Limits
| a better opp for anyone who produces locally to reach broader market. More unity of of local farmers will equal more power in local govt when opp arises to start large scale co-op | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| A great idea - How can we make it attractive to non-liberals? | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Actively encourage participation by local producers, easy to contribute their efforts, need incentive and fair compensation. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Be a very good thing for the community! | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Community garden. CSA | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| coop like Bl Hill good for 1loc org frsh prod 2loc org fr rng meat dairy 3 blk food 4loc herbal med, tea etc 5vol help well coordinated, perm staff essential 6artisional bread 7deli/café to offset expenses. No soap operas b/t mems, staff etc! NO ELITISM! | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| coop would be great for MDI. Nice to find healthy food, esp in winter. Good to make graves and Alt realize they are not meeting comm needs. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Discounts at register discourages non-members and will reduce patronage. Yearly dividends much better way to go. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Do the math! Run it like a business - Don't get wrapped up in a social/political organization | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Don't worry how will affect other biz, they will adapt or close. Should be in downtown BH. Coffeeshop/deli can help pay operating costs. BH just as close to Ells and Trenton as SWH. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Eating space w/ education on prep of whole foods - preferably using items featured in coop. Could be way of contirbuting hours. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Educating comm on healthy and sustainable way of life. Need support from large % comm, town and other institutions to make this a reality. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Feel coop would be priceless boost to econ amd comm w/out relying on tourists. Beautiful idea, look forward to seeing its creation in coming years. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| For sense of comm needs to be storefront, not buyers club. Most interested in high qual reasonbly priced org veg. Willing to volunteer and/or pay one time mem fee or dues with clear benefits. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Good local businesses will be neg impacted. Be good to mitigate the impact. Maybe have them as part of a virtual coop. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| hope other biz that might feel competition won't stand in the way. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| How Affect Alt? Not meeting comm needs for afordable or org/responsible meat & seafood. How can we support BHF and other farms more? | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| How affect existing FMs? Coordinate, don't compete. Coordinate w/ food banks - accept vouchers at coop. Community garden that sells produce at coop and working counts as work hours for coop. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| How affect existing locally owned markets/cafes? Would they have to close? We need place w/ local/org/soc resp products and ethni/specialty for reasonable price. Alt has some, but overpriced. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| how to ensure ideal of coop run by mems, not centered by 2-3 people. Ideal easily diluted as coop gets larger or influenced by outside demands that are not feasible. Where will start-up funds come from? | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| how will it affect town hill market? | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| I am concerned about the locally owned natural and specialty food stores in the area, as a coop would be direct competition for them. I hope they are notified and are invited to join the process. Purchase the building/land - rent is an unstable situation. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| I have heard of this project and am so excited! We are moving off island but maybe someday we will be able to sell you our goods! | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| I really hope it works. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| I think a coop would be great for the community. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| I think it's a great idea. I hope the prices would be lower than what's available now, esp produce, toiletries and vitamins. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| I think it's a marvelous idea. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| I used to help w/ buyers club in SW. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| I would hate to see a coop put Alt or Burdocks out of biz. How would it affect Hannaford Bros? Thanks for you research! | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| I would like to be involved. I cannot imagine a negative effect at all!` | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| I would love it. I like the one in blue hill and belfast | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| I'd love to hook up the coop w/MDI Time dollar exchange. Model like UK's system - people can barter goods in market and use currency | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Impact for THM and Alt? Would they be interested in becoming part of coop? Impact on summer BH Farmer's market? | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Involve seniors planning process. Disabled accesibilty. Needs/capabilities of low-income/no-income people. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| It might put Alt out of business - Good Riddance!! | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| keep it simple: affordable, org, loc when avail. Dry goods wonderful as well (like health and beauty) WOULD LOVE TO BECOME INVOLVED NOW!` | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Large segment left out if Food Stamps not accepted. I Can't afford non-FS food. Accepting WIC might also be helpful. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| like to see farmlands preserved | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| like to see market like Blue Hill or Belfast, open to mems and non-mems, high standards of quality cleanliness and community service. Do not think need is met by grocery or Alt in BH. Wheat-free and other for people with food allergies. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| location & high rent seem 2 main probs. Parking tends to rule out BH. Somes centrally located but is there space? TH best - is field south of fire hall, opposite Blue Sage available? Rt 3 plus, close to Folly Farm minus. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Location, location, location. Expect BH Village is only viable location. Perhaps Rt 233 at Norway Dr would meet many people's needs. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Love the co-op in Blue Hill. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Love the idea. Very dissatisfied w/ loc markets except THM, J Edwards, Blue Hill. Classes and info to support enviro, nutrition and org farming very important. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| maybe start w/ buyer's club w/ earning hours and work toward storefront | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| MDI has great loc community w/ good mindset. Coop overdue. Can feel exclusive, make "mem benefits" not too bold statement, just enough to attract those truly interested while still welcoming everyone else. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| must be way for high qual & low prices. Alt overpriced, specialty store (not grocery), veggies look awful. Hang out space for all ages open after work hours, nit just til 6pm. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Need for food store/community center that truly has concerns of community at heart. I would donate time and money to make it happen. I know that there are enough people who feel similarly to really make it work. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| needs to be main store in BH and smaller branch in SW, so at least 2 comms can access coop by alternate means of transport. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Now we shop anywhere, but if coop gave us better choice and prices and coffee shop we'd be elated and eager to contribute time. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| only concern is that it doesn't become exclusive | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| People are interested. There is coop operation in TH but in my opinion not adequate or organized well. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| People on MDI very concious of alt to standard Am diet. Foods a coop would supply can help shape those choices and guide others that are learning. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Please do not put it in BH as summer I avoid going there due to traffic and overload of people! | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Please don't put it in BH. Many of us avoid BH in the summer. Somesville would be most central for everyone. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Please don't throw away old pastries and coffee grounds w/o something to separate them (put the pastries in a plastic bag for easy dumpster-diving) | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Please! We need one! | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| project brings hope. Belfast and blue hill have gone through many hardships and still hard to stay competitive w/ big stores selling same items. Wish you luck and certainly willing to commit support. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Project important to me b/c offers prospect of comm ownership & decidion-making. I believe that participating in control of our local economies is one way of initiating political change on a lrager scale - we vote with our dollars. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Right to buy decision making power prevents accountability. For a coop of worker & producer owners who run it & comm supporters who benefit according to actual support. Coop as tribal biz, people benefit when doing well and share burden when struggling. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| support local ag good | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Swan's Island res would benefit from island delivery (once a week) to ferry terminal (bass harbor or swan's) either standing orders or orders by phone/internet. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Thank you for doing this. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| This is a terrific idea. Glad to be of help. Best of luck on this project and hope to talk with you folks at the next stge of development. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| trafic concerns | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Very interested in helping out. Space should be place to hang out. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Want to see it on collab w/ FMs & TH Market. Don't like Alt and would love to see someone else providing some of their services in BH | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| We need some alternative to Don's, Alt and Ells. A storefrom offering bulk, local, organic is just what we need. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Workshops- Health & nutrition, arts & crafts, cooking & canning. Tap community educational resources. Teaching counts as work hours, committee to weed out crack-pot would be workshop givers. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Would be informative to know what people spend on groceries etc and how much they anticipate spending at coop. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Would be positive for MDI. Prefer loc producers/biz get priority in wholesale supply and "curteous" competition - working together, not trying to undercut. (is a biz owner who sells to john eds and blue hill co-op - works well.) | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Would be willing to be part of planning process. Keep in mind: 1. small enough bulk for families of 1-2 people. 2. service to the mems while in store. 3. hours of operation for all mems. I set up an employee co-op at Sonogee while working there. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Would bring comm together, make us more consciencous of where food.products come from. Nice to support comm dev't based on people/enviro, not $. Others would see this example. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| would like to buy bulk dry goods for better $. In summer would still buy directly from farmers - better $ for them. Arts and crafts: hard time knowingwhere fabrics come from - would like US made and organic. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Would love to see coop in comm. Concerned about impact on loc biz that already try to serve people that would be potential coop mems. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Would really like source for fresh org/loc prod when farmer's mrkt not running. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| wouldn't like neg impact on Alt, Eden FM or J&P's farm stand. | 0.0% | 7.0%
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| Yeah!!! | 0.0% | 7.0%
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