*PLEASE READ THE FARM HAPPENINGS***
This is where we let you know;
- Urgent changes
- FAQ answers
- Instructions unique to the time of the season
- Special Coupon Codes & deals only available to members
- Special items coming up in the extras
- & More
*It's worth the quick read!
Hello Everyone!
Pictured Above: A brief summary of what's new & one our new baby chicks!
So what's new?
Current Updates:
WEEKLY SPECIALS!
- Shepherds Pie
- Save $1 on the LG
- Save $0.50 on the SM
- Strawberry/Raspberry/Blueberry Jam
- Save $1 on the 500ml
- Save $0.50 on the 250ml
- Ground Beef Special
- Buy 9 & get 1 FREE.
- Ground Pork
- Buy 9 & get 1 FREE.
- XL Smoked Ham Roast
- Between 3.9-4.5lbs
- Very limited quantity
Baby Chicks are here!
- Thursday we got our first batch of baby chicks for the summer season.
- We have 600 little yellow floofs running around the barn.
- VERY entertaining to watch
First Batch of Spring Piglets
- Trenton & Kelsey raise our piglets
- Wednesday they gave us great news that their 1st & 2nd litter arrived!
- Some where between 10-13 piglets/sow (we can't get close enough yet to count the piglet pile)
- There is 1 more sow still to farrow
Calving Season Starting Soon
- May is when we start having calves arrive
- We have been preparing paddocks for when calving time comes
The Mexicanos are here!
- Our team arrived Tuesday of last week and are currently participating in their 2 week quarantine
- They are healthy and we are super excited to be working with them for another summer season.
Micro Greens!
- You've all expressed a great want for these tasty greens, so Hulshof farms have up'd what we can get from them so that we can get more to all of you!
- PLEASE DO NOT RETURN CONTAINERS!
- They are compostable! Please put them in your compost bin when finished with them.
Spring Cleaning:
- Every spring we like to tidy things up & get everything ready for the upcoming season.
- Pens & fences get fixed up
- We got some new equipment that we are all excited to use!
- Excited for the season to get into full swing
We're Hiring:
- If you or you know someone looking for some work, we have some opportunities!
- Delivery Drivers:
- 1-3 days a week (avg 5-8 hour days) delivery our CSA Shares to members
- Need to be able to lift 40lbs
- Routes in Durham, York & Toronto Regions
- 25+ With valid license & good driving record
- Pack Team Members:
- 3-5 days a week at our farm
- Flexible with hours
- Packing our CSA Produce boxes
- Need to be able to lift 45lbs+
- Desirable if able to work until mid-October
- Please contact us if interested! steve-lisacooper@coopersfarm.ca
Green House Planting Starting:
- We've began!
- There is already about 20,000 seeds planted!
- If you want to see them grow be sure to watch our social media pages.
It's getting warmer!
- If you are on home delivery, please consider investing in a cooler.
- The cooler should be big enough to fit your share into. You should know roughly how much you receive by the number of shares your order.
- We can empty contents into a cooler upon request OR
- If your cooler is big enough, we can place the box right inside.
- These keep your produce fresh & safe from the elements incase you are going to be home.
SUMMER SEASON SIGN UP
- We are getting closer to the 2021 Summer season so be sure to get your spot in our program
- Thank you all who have already signed up!
- If your friends or family are looking to sign up now is the time.
- Discounts
- Super Duper Cooper Special! Spend some & save some.
- Egg Share SOLD OUT.
- Our pasture eggs are sold out for the summer season
- However, we will be offering eggs from homestead farms as extras to be purchased over the summer.
What do you think our 2021 maze theme should be?
- We will be doing a post shortly to get some recommendations!
- We love hearing your ideas
PLEASE Return Boxes & Red Freezer Bags!
We also take back mason jars & 12 hole Egg Cartons
- We like to reuse as much as we can :)
- leave them out your next delivery for the driver to get when they drop off your next order.
- If you are a pick up, you can leave the items at that location and we will grab them.
- If your red bag has a water bottle in it, leave it in! It's an icepack to help keep the items frozen during delivery. We refreeze them and use them multiple times.
If you &/or your family are currently quarantined, Please keep your items for now.
*This is where you can stop reading. Below is helpful info about your HARVIE account, tips & tricks for customizing your share & so on.
Reminders On How The Share Works/ Tips & Tricks
The Produce in the boxes;
- We have a combination of our produce/items & we work with neighbours/friends & other local farm to keep a good variety available for your choosing. *Remember- it's still the winter=less options.*
- Ex. You will see;
- Sweet Potato-Coopers CSA Farm
- Apples- Natures Bounty Farm
- Lettuce- Link Greenhouse
- Maple Syrup- Coopers CSA Farm
- Ex. You will see;
We Sometimes Miss Items...
- We do a lot of counting & packing during the week & sometimes we miss putting an item in a box or in an extras order.
- Just email us! We have accepted that we are only human and mistakes happen.
- If we miss something of yours, we will get those items to you.
- Be sure to check your email for on Friday's for the 'customization' email.
- This is where you can change your share & purchase extras!
- Sundays @ the cut off time (3pm) we close the customization period!
- We start printing orders.
- NO changes can be made and NO extras can be purchased after this.
- Sometimes our emails end up as SPAM. Check your junk email often!
- Know your share & your pick up/delivery day.
- Write it on a calendar!
SET YOUR PREFERENCES!
- Please log into your account and set your preferences for every item we have (yes every item!). This is how the program customizes your boxes. Plus we use these preferences in cases where we need to manually make up your share.
- You can change your preferences any time if you want to shake up what items you may get in your boxes.
Your HARVIE account has your answers!
- What is in my share this week?
- Payment plan charges.
- When are my next deliveries?
- How to reschedule or change locations.
- Change or update preferences
- Change credit card info
- Check out your profile. :)
- Check your junk email sometimes if you believe your customization emails didn't come in.
SHOP THE EXTRAS:
- If you enjoy our pre-made meals, maple syrup, honey, jams, baked goods etc. You can order these items in the extras section on your harvie account. As members, we make a well stocked inventory specially for you.
- SO, please purchase these extra items here.
If you want to see more of what we're up to, you can follow us:
- Facebook: Coopers CSA Farm page
- Instagram: @coopscsafarm
- Twitter: @CoopersFarm
Wishing you and you family a lovely long weekend!
-Steve, Lisa & The Cooper's Farm Family
