Alright, so I’ve been meaning to talk about this for a bit. It’s about how I ended up getting some Stover Farms merch. It wasn’t exactly a walk in the park, but hey, that’s how you learn things, right?
How It All Started
So, I’d been hearing bits and pieces about Stover Farms for a while. You know, a friend mentioned them, then I saw a little something online – nothing major. But what I saw, I liked. They seemed like good folks, doing honest work. And I thought, you know what, I wouldn’t mind having a little something to show some support, maybe a t-shirt or a cap, something simple.
The Search Begins
First thing I did, naturally, was hop online. Typed “Stover Farms merch” into the search bar. And well, it wasn’t like one of those big company sites where everything is slick and easy. Nope. I got a few mentions here and there, some pictures that looked like they might be merch, but no straightforward shop link. That got me thinking, okay, this might take a bit more effort.
I poked around their main website, if you could call it that. It was more informational, about the farm itself, which is great, but the “store” or “merch” section was either well-hidden or just not there. So, my next step was to check out their social media, if they had any active pages. Found one, looked a bit homespun, which I actually appreciate. Scrolled through posts, looking for any hints about t-shirts, hats, mugs, whatever they might have.
Getting Somewhere
After some digging through old posts and comments, I saw a picture of someone wearing a Stover Farms cap. Aha! Proof! But still no clear way to buy it. It wasn’t like an “order here” button. So, I decided to go old school. I found a contact number on their site – figured a phone call wouldn’t hurt. Sometimes talking to a real person is just the best way.
Called them up. A very pleasant lady answered. I explained I was interested in their merch, saw a cap, and wondered what else they had and how I could get my hands on it. She chuckled a bit, said they weren’t a big operation, so they didn’t have a fancy online store. Most of their merch, she explained, they sold at local farmers’ markets or if people visited the farm. That made sense.
The Merch Itself and Getting It
She told me they had:
- T-shirts: Simple, with their logo.
- Caps: The one I saw, also with the logo.
- Tote bags: Looked pretty sturdy for groceries or whatever.
- Sometimes local honey or jams: Though that’s not strictly “merch,” it’s part of their brand.
Since I wasn’t local enough to just pop by the farm or the next market, I asked if they ever shipped. She said they could, but it was a bit informal. I’d tell her what I wanted, she’d figure out the total with shipping, and I could send a check or do a bank transfer. A bit old-fashioned, sure, but honestly, it felt quite personal and trustworthy.
So, I decided on a t-shirt and a cap. Gave her my details. A few days later, I got an email with the total. Sent the payment. And then, I waited. Not Amazon Prime speed, obviously, but that was fine.
The Arrival and Final Thoughts
About a week and a half later, a small package arrived. And there it was – my Stover Farms t-shirt and cap. The quality was actually pretty decent. The t-shirt was soft, the print was good. The cap felt sturdy. Simple, honest, just like I expected from them.
Was it worth the little bit of extra effort? Yeah, I think so. It wasn’t just clicking a button. It was a bit of a process, a conversation. Made me feel a bit more connected to the whole thing. Plus, I like supporting smaller places that are doing good stuff. It’s not always about the easiest way, you know? Sometimes the journey to get something makes you appreciate it more. And that’s my little adventure with the Stover Farms merch. Just a regular experience, but these are the things that stick with you sometimes.
