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Cooper's CSA Farm Summer 2021 Week 1 "The Farm Box" July 13th-17th, 2021

Posted on July 9th, 2021 by Coopers CSA Farm

*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 & another rainy day!

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.
  • Jowl CLEARANCE!
    • Buy 2 Packages, get 1 FREE!

 

Week 6 of 20; 

Our apologizes for the late customize email! We had a very busy day on the farm. We appreciate your patience. Enjoy the customizing period!

  • Preferences-"a greater liking for one alternative over another or others."
    • On your online profile theres a preferences tab. 
    • Each item we grow, you can set a rating for.
    • Please do this! It helps the system create your boxes :)

Chicken Available !

  • Be sure to check the extras for inventory.
  • It's going fast!

Lots of our produce in our fields are coming in!

  • Coming Soon,
    • Carrots
    • Potatoes!
    • Beans
    • Sweet Corn
    • Field cucumbers

Thank you to all those who came out to U-Pick

  • We really appreciate all of you who came out and picked tons of strawberries
  • This helped us gain some value from a cropped we thought we had lost.
  • So again, thank you for answering the call!

New walking freezer is almost done!

  • Unfortunately due to covid, it has delayed some of the parts we need.
  • Hoping to haven't up and running ASAP!

SO MUCH RAIN

  • We have had so much rain over the last week. We're hoping it lets up so that we can cut some hay!
  • It has been great from crops like the;
    • Potatoes
    • Zucchini
    • Kale
    • Broccolini
    • Sweet corn
  • Not so good for;
    • Strawberries
    • & for cutting hay!

Turkeys out on pasture!

  • Our turkeys are finally over 5 weeks old
    • This means their immune system is ready to handle outside conditions.
  • We will be offering Turkeys in the extras section closer to thanksgiving.
    • Keep an eye out! Limited available. 

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. We make a well stocked inventory specially for you, our members. 
  • 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

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.

 

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’s 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. 

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