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Cooper's CSA Farm Summer 2021 Week 19 "The Farm Box" Oct.12th-17th, 2021

Posted on October 8th, 2021 by Coopers CSA Farm

*PLEASE READ THE FARM HAPPENINGS*

This is where we let you know;

  • Urgent changes
  • 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 & a sweet Potato !

So What's New?

Current Updates:

 

WEEKLY SPECIALS & FEATURES!

  • Stew Beef
    • 2lbs/package
    • $15.00
  • Ground Beef Special
    • 2 for $14.00
      • Reg. $8.00ea
    • 5 for $32.00
      • Reg. $8.00ea

 

Week 19 of 20; 

Thanksgiving Turkeys are still available

  • Available at the farm store only
  • The sizes range from 12-18+ lbs.
  • *All turkeys are frozen*
  • Turkey will last in the freezer until Christmas 

Only 2 Weeks Left of the Summer 2021 Season- Return your boxes & red bags!!!

  • This means if you're a monthly delivery, this could be your last delivery!
  • Please return all of your red bags and boxes.
  • If you are not staying on for the winter, leave out a cooler or container for us to put your produce in so that we can keep the bags & boxes. 
  • You can check if it's your least delivery on you HARVIE profile.

We are opening the CSA winter sign up to the public next week

We will begin advertising to the public that the winter CSA sign ups are open. If you plan to sign up you should do so asap.

    • 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!

  • Currently Harvesting; 
    • Cayenne Peppers
    • Sweet Potatoes!
    • Brussel Sprouts
    • Squash
    • Shepherds Peppers
    • Raspberries
    • Everbearing Strawberries
    • Onions
    • Tomatillos
    • Green Peppers
    • Eggplant
    • Melons

 

Maze Tickets- Lots of tickets are going for October Weekends!

  • As a member, we are offering 4 tickets to you for being such an awesome member in our CSA program.
  • Please email us steve-lisacooper@coopersfarm.ca for the discount code.
  • 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 the code 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.
    • Pumpkins!
      • 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