*PLEASE READ THE FARM HAPPENINGS*
This is where we let you know;
- Urgent changes
- FAQ answers
- Instructions & updates 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 & Moose checking out the progress of the produce fields!
So What's New?
Current Updates:
WEEKLY SPECIALS & FEATURES!
- Ground Beef Special
- Buy 9 & get 1 FREE.
- Ground Pork Special
- Buy 9 & get 1 FREE.
- XL Beef Brisket Roasts
- Between 9.5-16lbs
- Very limited quantity
- XL Smoked Ham Steaks
- 3.5-4.5 lbs
- XL Smoked Ham Roasts
- 3.5-4.5 lbs
- New Item! Uncle Jacks Frozen Perogies
- Un-cooked & Boil N' Bag Options
- Bacon & Cheddar, Jalapeno & Cheddar, Chili
Week 1 of 20 Begins!
- Welcome to new members, we hope you enjoy your first season with us.
- Welcome back to returning members! Thank for continuing to support our family farm.
- Our Summer Program is 20 Weeks Total:
- You may not be getting a share every week (based on what you picked; weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)
- This is how show everyone what point of the season we are in.
CSA Produce Program Guide!
- We have a downloadable PDF guide to help you become a pro.
- How to use HARVIE
- Answers to FAQs
- Pro Tips
- Customizing you share etc.
- It will always be avaaible on our website for you to access.
- It will be updated periodicaly so you may need to check in on if there is a new one avaible.
- Click Here to Access Guides!
BE SURE YOU SET YOUR PREFERENCES!
- If you haven't yet, 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.
Frost Damage Causing some delayed crops
- Last Saturday we had temps drop below Zero.
- We did indeed lose some crops such as a section of our sweet corn, basil, melons, tomatillos, and some squash.
- Luckily it is still early in the season so we replanted these crops!
- This is just a part of farming & we have to roll with the punches
Crops coming soon!
- Strawberries: We had extra frost protect on these fields so they made it through
- We are hoping to have these come the end of June
- Other crops coming on:
- Lettuce
- Green Onions
- Swiss Chard
- Kale
Lots of Livestock around!
- Cows & calves
- Calving season began mid May and is still going
- Lots of chickens & baby chicks
- Baby Turkeys arrived last week
- Piglets are now 6 weeks old!
The Mexicanos are here!
- We have all 4 of our crew here, we are super grateful to have them.
- They were a big hand in kicking off spring planting!
Vaccinated!
- Thanks to the help of Durham Health department, we were able to get all of our staff vaccinated.
- We are very thankful to be able to safely continue producing food for ours & your families!
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
HOME DELIVERY: It's hot outside in the summer!
- 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.
- If you have a meat share aswell, consider getting 2!
Please Return Boxes & Red Cooler Bags
- Yes! We takes these back.
- Veggie Boxes
- Remove you sticker with your name on it
- Fold the boxes down so they are flat
- Pop the bottom in, the pull on the flaps out until flat.
- Leave out side on your delivery day for us to pick up while we drop off your new one!
- OR Bring with you to leave at your pick up location for us to collect.
- Red Bags
- Remove you sticker with your name on it
- If you order a freezer item, you will get a red bag
- Leave the water bottle inside it.
- Plastic Produce containers:
- Green, small containers
- Strawberries often come in these
- Egg Cartons
- We only accept 12 whole cartons
- Must be clean
- Mason Jars
- Must be the mason jar style
- 1L, 500 ml, or 250ml
- Must be clean
DO NOT RETURN:
- Compostable Green Bags: Dispose of in your green bin or garbage.
- Plastic Coopers Bags: Dispose of in garbage (we are switching to composable bags)
- Plastic Containers: Recycle
- Maple Syrup Jars:
- Unfortunately we cannot reuse these
- Please recycle
- Non-Mason Jars:
- Ex. Spaghetti Sauce Jars
- These are not resealable OR the right sizes, we cannot use these.
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.
- You will see these on the customizing screen.
*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
- Check out our downloadable guide to help answer some of your questions!
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.
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 the best,
-Steve, Lisa & The Cooper's Farm Family
