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In the fall we had 92 shareholders. By the summer, we had 149, representing a
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We spread the news about the movement! We activated some food system thinkers! We b e l i e v e t h a t b u y i n g g r o c e r i e s i s a political activity. By buying locally, shareholders are making an investment in an alternative food system.
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One survey showed that only only
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Shareholders also paid less than the average Rhode Island Farm-Based CSA. Because we operate with the support of student volunteers and university infrastructure, we were able to offer full price shares at 90% of the cost of the average Rhode Island CSA share, and offer lower cost shares at even further reduced prices.
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Mos t h ouse h olds re po rted sp en di ng $5 -$20 pe r wee k to su pp le men t th ei r m a rk et $20-$30 $0- $5 sh a re . 19% 19% $10-$20 26%
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We could not do what we do without help from the following people: Donna Hustler at the Student Activities Office. Marshall Einhorn and the Brown/RISD Hillel. Patti Caton, Jeanne Lowenstein, and the Urban Environmental Lab Alan Harlam, Alan Flam, Tara Kane, and the Swearer Center. Peter Rossi and the team at Brown Dining Services Hannah Mellion, Paula Gill, Russel ___?? and everyone who is a part of Farm Fresh Rhode Island. Thank you for a great season!
Brown Market Shares Program 69 Brown Street Box 1930 Providence, RI 02912 www.brownmarketshares.com info@brownmarketshares.com