1. Mission Statement: To provide a member owned and controlled retail outlet for natural and sustainable foods, goods, and handcrafted items while promoting locally sourced and organic products whenever available at affordable prices to support the health and well-being of our members and our community in the southern Aroostook and surrounding area. Vision Statement: Our vision is to foster community, support local producers, and educate our public about how to prepare, cook and utilize healthy food and products by providing a base from which we are a source of wholesome and local food, goods, and Maine made crafts and an educational resource while striving to be ecologically and socially responsible.

3. Who Are We? The County Co-op and Farm Store is a member owned and controlled retail cooperative in Houlton, Maine (pop 6,000). Incorporated in July 2013 Opened as Café & Bake shop July 2014 136 current members Full member share=$200

5. Store Items Café-local baked goods, Carrabasset coffee & tea, quiche, salad, and soup of the day Local produce, dairy, eggs, meat, canned and dry goods Bulk foods Grocery items Local craft items

8. Vendors 10 Local bakers/cooks for Café 35-40 Local producers from Aroostook County Handful of Maine producers outside Aroostook Associated Buyers COMOC

9. Beneficial Business Boosting sales and providing year-round outlet for 40+ local producers Hosting events and providing classes to increase health awareness and educate on ways to cook and prepare local and nutritious foods for community members Social, environmental, economically sound business practices

10. Equipment Needs=$14,000 Glass-front Display Refrigerator/Freezer=$5,000 Produce Shelving=$5,000 Bulk Bins=$2,000 Espresso Machine=$2,000

11. Marketing Needs=$5,000 Local newspaper, radio, flyers, promotionals needed for grocery and bake shop items, sales, events, classes, etc