Background
Twice a year we place a bulk order of oats from
Michele Gaudreau of Golden Crops in Compton Quebec which
is within 100 miles of the Mad River Valley. The
oats are ordered and imported by Glenn Loati of La
Panciatta Bakery in Northfield. Glenn does this as
a favor to us and we really appreciate him helping us
out! Please keep that in mind next time you are
buying a loaf of bread.
While I (Robin McDermott) promote the order on the
Mad River Valley Localvore's website, I personally
purchase the oats and pay for them in advance.
That is why, unlike when you purchase oats through a
store, I ask for payment in advance before you actually
get the product.
Basically you need to let me know how many oats you
want and which distributor you wish to use (we have
distributors in Burlington, Montpelier and Addison
County), I will confirm your order and then I ask you to
send me a check.
Prepayment Required
I need to have all of the checks in hand before we
start distributing the oats. The distributors are
not able to collect the money for the oats. The
only exception to this policy is that if you are picking
up in the Mad River Valley you can pay me when you get
the oats.
Thank you for understanding this admittedly
rigid policy.
About the Winter 2009/2010 Order
Glenn is changing the way that he orders from Michele
and is now ordering only twice a year instead of four
times a year. When I learned this, I ordered 3000
pounds of oats from him back in late September to assure
that we had some available for a winter order. So,
unlike with past orders, the good news is that the oats
are HERE safely stored in a climate controlled warehouse
- we don't have to worry about the FDA holding up the
oats at the border or any of the other problems we have
had with past deliveries. The oats will be picked
up by the distributors on January 6th (weather
permitting) and you will be able to pick them up within
days depending on how the distributor disperses their
supply.
Currently there are about 75 twenty-five pound bags
available. Lots of people have been asking about
the oats so if you want some, please get your order in
soon!
FULL DISCLOSURE: The prices have gone up
slightly, but I have also added $1 per bag extra that
will enable me to give each of the distributors a free
25 pound bag of oats for their time and effort. These
folks go out of their way to pick up the oats and get
them to the buyers - without them we would not be able
to do these orders. I will also have a little extra that
I can buy a Thank You gift certificate for Glenn who has
been doing this for us for 3 years now without any
compensation.
Sorry - Sold Out
Prices:
25 pound bags: $22 each
The oats are certified organic and grown in Compton
Quebec and processed by
Michel Goudreau of Golden Crops.
How to Order:
The oats orders are simple! Just tell me the number of
bags that you want by filling out the on-line order form
and then send me a check. When the oats come in you will get an e-mail from the
distributor in your area with pick up instructions.
Sorry -
Sold Out
Thanks everyone for buying lots of oats!
Robin McDermott
496-3567
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