What is FOOGS.org? An Introduction...

[Ty Mellon]

Originally Written by my business partner, Bill Norton

Dear Friends & Family,

Welcome to FOOGS.ORG - For Our Own Goods

Based in Austin, Texas, Foogs.org was started to help foster the sense
of community and connection that comes with growing your own food and
sharing with your neighbors. Foogs.org is a FREE social networking
website where you will find friends and members sharing their knowledge
and experiences, encouraging YOU to participate in anyway possible that
fits your level of interest.

So now we are ready to launch the FOOGS MARKETPLACE. Imagine a website
where the farmers market meets the internet. The marketplace is where
members will be able to locate and connect with other members in order
to share and barter their handmade and homegrown goods. Additionally
FOOGS will launch the FOOGSTORE, as a member, you will have the
opportunity to market your own goods online. We will also provide a
FOOGS certification program for members to connect with local food
establishments to barter their homegrown goods.

The Question is: "Now that FOOGS is here, what can I expect and what can
I do?" Since FOOGS is continually evolving, here is where you can
start.

JOIN OUR FREE SITE as a member and visit the discussion boards, blogs,
kids' corner, etc. The most common theme among members so far is "I want
to garden, but don't know how". There are many people on this site that
know how to garden in small residential and urban spaces and they want
to help, so please reach out and ask them for assistance. The purpose
here is to grow a community of people and a resource to help each other
achieve these goals, so post those pictures make a video, write a blog
and share with others.

TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS - Please visit the Forum section and check out “Your
Garden Buddy” by Tom Butler, where we have articles ranging from
planting a fall garden to step-by-step instructions on starting a kid's
garden, community resources, to raising backyard chickens. Whatever your
level of interest may be we’ll have something for you. In fact, you
might just find that you and your neighbors have much more in common
than a fence line.

START A GARDEN! There is SO much happening with FOOGS right now it is
hard to keep up but once you are ready, start a garden, grow fresh food,
and share with your neighbors. The kids will love the experience; meet
new neighbors, you’ll add value to your community and you will enhance
your life and health.

Thank you for all you who believe in the mission of FOOGS, who have
contributed time and money, and want to help it succeed. We want to
reward you with the best experience – and all of it For Our Own Goods.

For more information, donation, volunteer, investment or events, find us
online at www.foogs.org

Best Wishes,

Bill Norton - COO, Founding Member