Frequently Asked Questions:
What happens if you don't get this store?
We will continue to operate as we have been, and we will most likely offer more hours for our current store to be open and potentially hire a part-time person to help accommodate this.
Will you grow out of this new proposed Store?
When we look at the land we have available to us, along with the animals we currently raise and plan to raise, this new store will be all that we need. We have calculated the freezer space, and the total number of animals we are able to raise in a year, and there is a limit to what we can send for processing and this space will be within that limit.
Do you need a permit to get this new space?
We do not need a permit from our town for a space that is a farm building and for a shed this size. I am also on the towns agricultural commission so there is no doubt to the regulations.
Do you have this shed designed and picked out already?
We do, we are working with a local company who’s only focus is building sheds in our area. Not only do we have the design we are doing a shed that is not a difficult build and therefore does not take more than 4 weeks to build. To help matters, this shed is most likely already built and in the warehouse and all we would have to do is pick out the paint and trim color.
Is this space going to hold up in Massachusetts Weather?
Absolutely, this is why we are not building our own from a shed kit, or buying and having moved a used one. We will be welcoming customers, as well as storing most of our inventory in this space. This shed is designed to withstand high winds, rain and many many feet of snow.
Is this space accessible?
It will be accessible, as there are 2 wide doors that swing open with a ramp for anyone who needs to access the space in a wheelchair or who can not handle 1 step.
Will you need to add electricity?
Yes, but that’s an easy problem to solve and we have a great electrician who has given us a bid to do the work, the cost of this is under $400. We have run electric to our barns and other structures so we are familiar with the process and have budgeted for this.
Will you need new appliances?
Yes, we plan to purchase 2 new upright freezers with glass doors as well as 2 new refrigerators. We have everything else we need. We have budgeted and have the money set aside for the new appliances.
With Construction costs rising are you raising enough money?
We believe so, we have a bid and have shopped around for a while. We are not getting a super fancy and intricate space so we believe our budget is right in line.
Will you have an opening party?
Yes, in the spring we will have a grand opening party and all contributors to this will be invited!
