From Marci · Armstrong, Missouri

The Pecking Order Diaries

Building a business, raising a family, and occasionally wondering what on earth I’ve gotten myself into.

Before there was a business, there was a Facebook group for neighbors. Then came a carport I planned to turn into a little store, a hen on our logo who took more than a few tries, and an imaginary chicken I almost hired for customer service. So how does a carport turn into an online marketplace for Missouri farms and makers?

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DraftBeginnings · Armstrong

Before Pecking Order, there was a Facebook group

The first thing I built in Armstrong wasn’t a business. It was a place for neighbors to ask questions, stay informed, and follow city council.

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DraftBeginnings · Armstrong Mercantile

The Carport That Started It All

I wanted Armstrong to have a local store, and I already had a carport. Then I started learning about zoning, codes and permits.

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DraftBrand · Chickens

The Great Chicken Logo Identity Crisis

One hen, one basket, and a lot of changes, plus an imaginary chicken I almost hired for customer service. A chicken story.

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DraftCommunity · Missouri Farmers Union

I Found My People

I learned a ton, laughed a ton, and found seasoned local people in my corner. What happened when I joined the Missouri Farmers Union.

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