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Iverstine Farms Butcher Shop
Posted on 4/27/16 at 7:08 am
Posted on 4/27/16 at 7:08 am
Looks like Iverstine is looking to be open this fall. I can attest to their chicken, turkey (last naragansett for thanksgiving was awesome) and pork. I'm very excited. I didn't realize they had to send off to inspector and couldn't have for instance pork chops cut to exactly what they wanted without having their own shop.
Great kickstarter if you're interested in that.
Should be a great addition to Perkins road.
Great kickstarter if you're interested in that.
Should be a great addition to Perkins road.
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Posted on 4/27/16 at 7:39 am to PBeard
That's one hell of a fancy looking meat house.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:47 am to OldHickory
That is going to be cool
Posted on 4/27/16 at 9:44 am to Andy Bernard
I understand that the prices will be higher than normal grocery stores, but I wonder how much higher?
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:03 am to RedHawk
I have never bought from Ivestine, but I buy almost all of my meat from a similar type farm where I'm located
beef is normally going to be really expensive, like almost double that of a normal grocery store
pork and chicken are much more economical, as they are only about 25% more
you save money by buying whole birds or 1/4 cow/pig
beef is normally going to be really expensive, like almost double that of a normal grocery store
pork and chicken are much more economical, as they are only about 25% more
you save money by buying whole birds or 1/4 cow/pig
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:22 am to PBeard
Gotta love getting investor money without having to give up stake in the company 
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:31 am to GynoSandberg
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Gotta love getting investor money without having to give up stake in the company
Haha I know, right? Pretty sweet deal for them. I hope other people back them but I won't be spending $200 for a meal with Food Network Star Jay Ducote (and I really like the guy).
The only one I found interesting was the beef butchering class.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:44 am to tigersfirst
Wtf are they doing Kickstarter for? Wonder what their contractor thinks of that?
Posted on 4/27/16 at 11:00 am to Motorboat
Did you read the Kickstarter page? It'll answer your first question. And I would think if he reaches his goal his contractors would be very happy for him.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 11:58 am to ChuckP23
I like the idea of this place and have purchased meat from these guys at the farmers market for a while now.
I dont know how I feel about a kickstarter to open your business though. Usually you dont open a business until you've done all the hard work, etc to procure the equipment you need to open said business.
I dont know how I feel about a kickstarter to open your business though. Usually you dont open a business until you've done all the hard work, etc to procure the equipment you need to open said business.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 12:49 pm to gmrkr5
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I dont know how I feel about a kickstarter to open your business though.
You do know that's pretty much exactly what Kickstarter is for right? It's to fund projects so someone's dream of opening a cake shop or art gallery or a music project can become a reality.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 5:01 pm to Salmon
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I have never bought from Ivestine, but I buy almost all of my meat from a similar type farm where I'm located
Do you mind me asking where as I think you live near where I do?
Posted on 4/27/16 at 5:04 pm to ChuckP23
Good for Galen.
Kickstarter and its ilk is pretty neat for projects like this (see also Pizza Delicious and Blue Oak). Certainly they arent looking to raise the entire capital needed to open a spot, but getting community involvement and micro lending for even 10% or less of the total capital need can do a lot of things for a small business.
1) Raise money free and clear with no interest
2) Develop community support and buy in
3) Create buzz and press
4) Give folks a reason to check out the place once it opens.
Kickstarter and its ilk is pretty neat for projects like this (see also Pizza Delicious and Blue Oak). Certainly they arent looking to raise the entire capital needed to open a spot, but getting community involvement and micro lending for even 10% or less of the total capital need can do a lot of things for a small business.
1) Raise money free and clear with no interest
2) Develop community support and buy in
3) Create buzz and press
4) Give folks a reason to check out the place once it opens.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 5:13 pm to ChuckP23
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You do know that's pretty much exactly what Kickstarter is for right? It's to fund projects so someone's dream of opening a cake shop or art gallery or a music project can become a reality.
call me old fashioned... i guess the days of someone working hard for something are over.
forgive me if i'm wrong but judging by your post count and the assumption that you joined to post this, you connected to the Iverstines I assume?
This post was edited on 4/27/16 at 5:15 pm
Posted on 4/27/16 at 5:20 pm to gmrkr5
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call me old fashioned... i guess the days of someone working hard for something are over.
I agree, although I know the Iverstine people work very hard at what they do.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 5:22 pm to Motorboat
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I agree, although I know the Iverstine people work very hard at what they do.
i'm not questioning the work they put into their farm and their animals one bit, top notch operation as far as that's concerned.
i just don't like they idea of asking for money for something that you are conceivably going to make lots of money on..
Posted on 4/27/16 at 5:35 pm to gmrkr5
I wouldn't say nose to tail butchering is a gold mine. The kid's not even 30 and it's a first generation farm. I think they're mainly trying to fund some of the smokers, curing, etc to bring not only fresh meat but sausages etc. Kickstarters a great way to get people interested in the place. I'm looking forward to being able to ask for texas style beef ribs. 
Posted on 4/27/16 at 5:38 pm to gmrkr5
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forgive me if i'm wrong but judging by your post count and the assumption that you joined to post this, you connected to the Iverstines I assume?
Apparently this is the guy that's got something to do with the whole Jay Ducote Taco Shop Food Court Contraption Thing. I forgot the whole story, but he showed up a few weeks ago, I think.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 5:39 pm to gmrkr5
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call me old fashioned... i guess the days of someone working hard for something are over.
Eh, the days of getting a small business loan super easily are over too
I have no problem with the community pitching in to help something they presumably all want as well become a reality. There are a lot of different businesses I'd like to see move into BR and if making small donations made that an easier reality, I'd donate without a doubt.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 5:44 pm to gmrkr5
Kickstarter funds are not a donation. You are paying for something in advance. In this case he is selling product and/or events at certain values. One may argue on the values but they seem to be reasonable. The idea is for his future customers in the community to "invest now" to help jump start revenue ahead of opening doors.
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