Stone Barn and Solar Power to Sustain Cricket Creek Farm
A project in Williamstown, MA by Topher Sabot / Cricket Creek Farm000days
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We are undertaking a two-pronged project: to renovate our old "Stone Barn" to be used as a community space, and invest in solar power.
Backers: 846
Average Pledge Per Backer: $136
Funded: $115,000 of $85,000
Dates: Feb 28th -> Mar 30th (30 days)
Project By: Topher Sabot / Cricket Creek Farm
Backers: 846
Average Pledge Per Backer: $136
Funded: $115,000 of $85,000
Dates: Feb 28th -> Mar 30th (30 days)
Project By: Topher Sabot / Cricket Creek Farm
$115,000
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 30 @ 22:30 -0400 GMT
135%
of goal
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Latest News
KS in the making... with only 10 hours left! 
March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We really did stack up those cheeses! Now that our Kickstarter has only 10 hours left, we figured we'd release a little behind the scenes imagery of the process. The website still taking pledges until this evening, and the Berkshire Food Project... (Read More)
Expanded Berkshire Food Project Match!
March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Last week a generous donor approached us with a unique match - for every existing pledge over $10 that was doubled they would donate $20 worth of cheese and meat to the Berkshire Food Project, Now, with just 32 hours remaining in the campaign, they... (Read More)
Wow - landmark number hit!
March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we reached $100,000 in our kickstarter project, imagine our shock and joy! I definitely was not sure that we would ever make it here. I wish that I could describe the feeling of it to you all - and it's not just a response to the funds, it is... (Read More)
another GREAT cause
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
HELLO BACKERS! I want to share with you a very generous offer that a friend of the farm has made. Our friend Adam is going to donate $20 worth of Cricket Creek Farm cheeses and meats (grass-fed beef and whey-fed pork) to the Berkshire Food... (Read More)
sneak peak!!! On our SPECIAL EDITION summer cheese!
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Anyone who pledges today - Sunday - of $50 or more (or increases their pledge by $50 or more) will receive a special early-bird sampler pack of 6 varieties of our newest wash rind small format cheese this spring that is still in development! You will... (Read More)
signs of good things to come -
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This is how you say "cow" in sign language. This is Topher happy. Isn't that a great smile? Doesn't it make you happy too? Isn't it a great moment? The most meaningful aspect of this whole Kickstarter campaign, perhaps even more meaningful... (Read More)
thankyouthankyou - 11 days left!
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
and you and you and you x over 600 times! we can't believe how many of you have come out of the woodwork to support us and our little farm! we have 11 days left to raise money for our barn renovation and solar installation. it is a big... (Read More)
getting there - who will bring us to the end?
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello supporters! It thrills me to share this with you. We are so close now. Who will bring us to our goal?!? Who will help push us OVER the goal? You have helped us get so far. We are anxious and excited about this last push. I wish... (Read More)
from a Cricket Creek apprentice...
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Mike Durante was an apprentice here at Cricket Creek for the past year. He came here not ever having worked on a dairy farm before, but sunk his teeth right in to the rhythms, challenges, and joys of dairy farming. Mike was truly a pleasure to... (Read More)
so close we can smell it...
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We are certainly getting closer to our goal, but it is important to remember that we are not there yet! It is not time to slow the momentum or the energy around this project. I know I have already asked you all to share the word about this... (Read More)
dispelling a misconception
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I would like to take a minute to dispel a misconception that I have heard about Kickstarter. I keep hearing from folks that they aren't going to pledge because they don't have much money. They know that with such a high goal (and several... (Read More)
BIG NEWS: Another matching backer today!
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
BIG NEWS: A very generous backer just offered to match $0.50 to every dollar pledged TODAY (Saturday, 3/8) up to $3,000. This is a wonderful offer and meant to inspire others, so let it inspire you to pick up the phone and call a couple people to... (Read More)
will you call just 2 people?
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We were off to a great start at the beginning of the week, but our momentum has seriously slowed down. It is discouraging to see that not many pledges have come in over the past couple days. However, I am motivated when I think about the broad... (Read More)
you too can have FREE CHEESE for a party!
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Some of our friends around the country have been hosting "pledge parties" for the Cricket Creek Kickstarter. Here is the idea: You pick a date in March and invite all your friends/ colleagues/ relatives/ classmates. I will send you an amazing... (Read More)
almost at a quarter of our goal! thanks for the match!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are so thankful to all of you who have pledged so far! Every time a new pledge comes in I feel a deep sense of appreciation for the person who pledged, and their generosity. You have all been so wonderful. Today we had an especially... (Read More)
if we get to 20k by Monday night...
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
we will share a video of Cricket Creek farmers in this amazing cow suit that was given to us as a gift at the launch party! you have to admit, it is a great suit and Topher can really rock spots! (Read More)
Thanks for a great start!
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all those who joined us for a delicious rockin' launch party last night! If anyone can think of a place to hang up a poster, place a stack of rack cards, or leave a few booklets, let me know at info@cricketcreekfarm.com. I have loads of... (Read More)
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