Author Topic: Muddy Carrot (Read 3340 times)

princesspiggy · « **on:** April 24, 2012, 05:51:41 pm »

Muddy Carrot has gone live on-line now. i think its good, it might interest any home producers.
www.muddycarrot.com

(dan - i hope its ok to post here?

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Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:05:33 pm »

Yes, not a problem. Please only post with discussion of the service provided though.

chrismahon · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2012, 08:00:33 pm »

Had a look at it Princesspiggy- bit empty at the moment and I'm not sure what it's for exactly?

deepinthewoods · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:21:26 pm »

i found it a bit vague too, it doesnt seem to have a 'mission statement' or anything similar. however i do think its a very good idea, it does make sense to have a place that joins up small producers. i did think the pricing strategy a bit strange, the one off membership fee of £50 for a standard seller i thought expensive, as there is also a monthly fee. you would have to sell a hell of a lot of muddy carrots to make that outlay back, im sure for producers who are making 'things' it would be fine but for a small market garden thats quite alot.

princesspiggy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:44:56 pm »

Quote from: chrismahon on April 24, 2012, 08:00:33 pm

Had a look at it Princesspiggy- bit empty at the moment and I'm not sure what it's for exactly?

i think its a marketing site for local/sustainable/british produced things.a nice idea if it grows enough.
they seem enthusiatic which is good.

plumseverywhere · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2012, 07:38:23 am »

I like the name, the concept and the layout! I can't really afford to advertise my products on there currently due to the joining fee which is about 25 bars worth of soap

then 2 bars of soap per month on top but I wish them well and will keep an eye on how its going and maybe reconsider when I'm a little more flush (ie. when the fencing has been paid for!)
I can see Deep in the Woods point that if you are making something that sells for a good price/profit its a good place to sell from

MAK · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2012, 07:51:28 am »

Yes expensive.
I think this type of business will be a growth area - sustainability, responsible and environmental will be buzz words soon and some people will think that there is a "market" to pick up on. My daughter done her desertion on Muddy carrots ( waste and crop out sorting- throwing edible food because it doesn't look good). She too is now looking for an opportunity to make a living in the field - maybe focusing on the public conscience and concern not to waste food or food produced responsibly.
Could be a good thing for smallgrowers looking to expand a little but I think we will see more Muddy Carrots.