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Cooper's CSA Farm Summer 2021 Week 14 "The Farm Box" Sept. , 2021

Posted on September 3rd, 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 & the most prefect pumpkin!

So What's New?

Current Updates:

 

WEEKLY SPECIALS & FEATURES!

  • Ground Beef Special
    • 2 for $14.00
      • Reg. $8.00ea
    • 5 for $32.00
      • Reg. $8.00ea
  • Chicken Specials
    • 1/2 Chickens & Breast: this week save on individually halved chickens  
    • All of our chicken cuts are available at reduce pricing!
    • Get em while they're here

 

Week 14 of 20; 

Hello Fall!

  • And just like that, it's fall! 
  • The cooler weather is very welcomed.
  • Berries thrive in these temps as it helps their outer skin stay firm.

Thanksgiving Turkeys

  • Stay tuned as we will be giving more info on how we will be selling our pasture raised turkeys.

Winter Season Sign Up Open:

  • We have our winter CSA sign up open !
    • We have have limited spots available during the winter as we like a little less work so we can relax from the busy summer season. 
      • We open it up to members first to sign up before we open it up to the public.
    • We will have a new Pick up location available at the Market Brewing Co. in Newmarket; 
      • Pick up locations save you $ on delivery fees & you can visit the brewery as they often have fun things going on!

Lots of our produce in our fields are coming in!

  • Newly arrived; 
    • Raspberries
    • Everbearing Strawberries
    • Onions
    • Tomatillos
    • Green Peppers
    • Eggplant
    • Melons
  • Coming Soon!
    • Tomatoes- Almost here!
    • Squash- Spaghetti squash is very close
    • Hot Peppers

 

Maze Tickets- YOU get a discount!

  • As a member, we are offering 4 tickets to you for being such an awesome member in our CSA program.
  • How to get your tickets:
    • Ticket can be acquired on our website; Visit Coopers Website 
    • Select  "Buy Maze Tickets"
    • Select Coopers 10 acre corn maze
    • Select the date & time slot that you would like to visit
    • Select the CSA member option
    • Put 4 tickets in your cart
    • Enter " Member21 " under each ticket so that you get 100% of each ticket
    • You will be able to purchase more tickets as needed within the same transaction. Simply select general admission ticket.
    • With each ticket you also get one U-Pick Pumpkin from the field to take home 

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