carts and tools overview

2013 Carts and Tools Technology, Inc.

www.cartsandtools.com

Carts and ToolsWe solve the growing need for a new

generation of environmentally sensitive, technologically advanced and highly

effective tools fueled by the rapid growth and needs of market growers and the

“greening” of backyard farmers.



Mission“Create innovative and usable products,

keep our footprint as sustainable as possible, direct our business to solve the

market growers’ needs and change things one small farm at a time.”



Why Does This Matter?

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

~ Margaret Mead



Why Does This Matter?Roger Doiron, “gardening activist” said it best in his 2011 TEDX talk.

My subversive (garden) plot.

Roger accurately states that “Food is power” and that we, the people, need to take that power back.



Why Does This Matter?You can find Roger’s TEDX talk here.

http://on.ted.com/RDoiron

Carts and Tools believes that by supporting the Market Grower and the Backyard Farmer, we can change the world.






Why Does This Matter?All of us can help in our own way.

We can assist each other to reclaim our own food supply; ridding ourselves of multi-national corporations that care about nothing but profits and bringing the power of food back home.

Where it belongs.



Where Does it Start?It starts with…

Small Scale Market Growers and those of us that purchase their bounty through a CSA or Farmers Market.

Backyard Farmers who “grow their own” and save the world a carrot at a time. One less carrot shipped from who knows where, sprayed with who knows what?



The Market GrowerThe market grower is the future of local and sustainable food, with new small farms, 10 acres and less of crops leading the change.

The size and growth of this segment is significant. 111,839 new small farms since 2002, over 6000 active farmers markets, an increase of 53% in 10 years.



The Market GrowerAn estimated 6500 CSA’s (consumer supported agriculture) initiatives exist today up from 2 in 1986. Famers Markets are stronger than ever.

A major growth segment is the young farmer demographic, who embraces new technology, and is often farming the urban boundaries of cities. Dig in!



The Market GrowerThe market grower is constrained in their choices for quality constructed tools and equipment.

Tools that lower labor costs, reduce dependency on herbicides and contributes to sustainable agriculture practices.



The Backyard FarmerThe backyard farmer occupies the top level in a home gardening market reported in 2008 to consist of 36 million households spending over $2.5 billion.

That is lot of money to spend wisely.



The Backyard FarmerThe average backyard farmer is 45+ years of age, college educated, middle-class, is environmentally aware and focused on sustainable, healthy food. Home gardening increased 12% in 2009.

But increasingly younger people are finding space to grow. Patios, decks and urban lots are becoming wonderful places for this movement.



The Backyard FarmerThese backyard, patio, empty lot farmers are leading the growth of the “Green Economy.”

Environmentally sustainable, socially just, and locally rooted comprise their 3 pillars of beliefs.



Tipping Over the CartWe believe in creating tools that help people grow their own food. This helps the small-scale farmer to provide local, natural, organic food to their local community.

That helps set us free and take back our power.

Yes, we are a for-profit business, but.



Tipping Over the CartWe are for the profit of the community first and foremost.

Sustainable, green, good for you, local, natural, organic or what every you want to label it.



Tipping Over the CartNew and old farmers alike should be able to make a living on small-scale acreage.

One shouldn't have to “go big” in farming to make a living. A good living we think.



Tipping Over the CartWe need to slow then stop the unsustainable reliance on fossil fuels and the host of products created with them.

We need to shut down companies which are truly seeking to dominate our food supply which can only lead to their controlling each of us.



Tipping Over the CartOur youth should know what a real carrot tastes like and know where food really comes from.



Tipping Over the CartWow, how does a start-up company do that, you might ask?

By tipping over the cart…..

Disruptive innovation…creating tools that enable.



The Tillie™ Model A



The Tillie™ Model ATillie uses a 24 volt hub motor that despite its small size is amazingly powerful.

The steel parts and tiller blade assembly are proudly made here in Oregon, the Ash handles from Missouri and the Tillie™ is lovingly assembled here in Corvallis, Oregon.



The Tillie™ Model ATillie™ offers you this.

Light-weight Professional quality construction Electric Powerful Precision



The Tillie™ Model AThe revoutionary Tillie™ simply does what no other tool on the market can.

Use it for hours It lasts for years No gasoline (plus it is really quiet) Tough enough to dig deep Gentle as an electric hoe (never heard of

one?)



The Solus™ Wheel Hoe



The Solus™ Wheel HoeJust like the Tillie, Solus uses a 24 volt hub motor that despite its small size is amazingly powerful.

The steel parts and blade assembly are proudly made here in Oregon, the Ash handles from Missouri and the Tillie™ is lovingly assembled here in Corvallis, Oregon.



Tipping Over the Cart AgainThose of us at Carts and Tools aren’t just in it for money.

We grow, garden and farm. We believe that community is important.

We give back…



What’s Next?We’re already working on Tillie™ Model T. We have in development prototypes for motorized carts.

Those are all products we hope to add to the mix by 4th quarter.

Even better things lie ahead.



What’s Next?Beyond that? Our business plan allows for a 10% reinvestment of revenue for development.

We aspire to create tools that help with small scale growing and harvesting of crops that today are not feasible to grow profitably.



What’s Next?This contributes to bio-diversity vs. mono-crops, increased sustainability, less dependence on petroleum products and local grown food that is better for those that eat it.

What can be better than that?



Want One or Want to Help?We are taking orders for the Tillie™ model A and Solus Wheel Hoe now. The base price for each is $795

Email us at [email protected]



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Want One or Want to Help?By ordering now, you are not only going to be the first person around with a Tillie™, you help us out with our start-up cash flow. That’s a good thing.

Email us at [email protected]

Please, tell your friends about us too. We thank you in advance…




Want One or Want to Help?If you would like, you can order one (or ten) for your favorite community garden or farm charity.

Supporting a local group that is always in need of great tools is a wonderful way to give back to your community.

That’s a good thing too.



Want One or Want to Help?While you are thinking about it, please like our Facebook page as well.

Follow us on Twitter, love us on Pinterest, put us in your Google+ circle…



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