Winter/Spring Veggie Share 2020-2021-Coopers CSA Farm Happenings

**Seriously: 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 going on & greenhouse cucumbers form links greenhouse in Bowmanville ON!

So what's new?

Current Updates:

SUMMER SEASON SIGN UP OPEN!!!!!!!

• You all received the email this past Wednesday ..within 48 hours we have 1/3 of our spots filled. OMG.
  • Thank you all who have signed up!
  • If you haven't signed up yet- don't delay too long! We open up to the public soon.
• Discounts
  • Correction on the Super Duper Discount- I had typo last time; it is $1600 you must spend to get it-NOT $1500.
  • Sign up and Pay In Full with Offline payment (Cash, EMT, Cheque) to receive an additional 5% savings.

Hydroponics are Back!

• Links Greenhouse has lettuce & cucumbers ready to be picked so you may see those in your boxes.
• Their seasons has just begun so eventually you will see more quantity available. It will be slow to start.
• Tomatoes, flat beans, peppers etc will be coming on over the next weeks/months.
• The LISA to LISA Team!
  • Our very own LISA Cooper has been connecting with LISA Mulders of Link Greenhouse in Bowmanville for almost 2 decades! 
  • These two farm owners are definitely powerhouses in the local Ag Community and make a great duo. They make getting you fresh, locally produced greenhouse items possible in the winter months (and summer too!)

Growing Season- What is growing right now here in Ontario?

• NOT MUCH.
Greenhouses just getting going again

• Now is the time to be using all of your storage veggies to make soups! Freeze them to last you all year. 

What are we up to at our farm?

• Pre-ordering seed for the summer
• Getting schedules in place
• Taxes- book work is sooooo not fun, but a must when owning a business!
• And....

Maple Syrup Season!

• We are getting close to the beginning of maple syrup season!
• Weather dependant- some years we can start as early as the last week of Februrary.
• The days need to get just above zero ( 5-6 degrees-ish) then get below zero for sap to run.
• We will be getting the sugar shack ready for boiling season!
• Who's excited for that !! 

New Cookie Type!

• The ladies in the kitchen wanted to add another amazing cookie to the roster as we are taking down the maple short bread & ginger crackle as their season has ended.
  
  • "Maple Breakfast Cookie
  • 
  • Whole wheat flour, carrots, oatmeal, raisins, coconut & our maple syrup!!

Beef Specials!

• Prime Rib Roasts
• Xtra lg Boneless Cross Rib Roasts
• Ground Beef & Stew Beef Specials
  • Buy 9 & get 1 FREE.

CSA MEAT PROGRAM GETTING A HUGE CHANGE UP-Summer 2021 Season

• Our current way of operating our meat CSA is having individual shares based on what type of meat (beef, pork, or chicken) and you get a select number of cuts a month
• Our new way will have all the meat in one share. Less admin for us. More choices and better selection of extras for you. Three different sizes available. Just set your preferences for beef, pork & chicken-that's how your share will be made up!
  • Allows you more of a mixed variety of each type of meat.
  • More chance for a custom share
  • Don't eat certain meat? No problem- you can set those preferences to 0 and the will not end up in your share
• This new meat CSA will begin this coming summer season.

Have home delivery?

• Have a cooler on your porch for us to put your produce box in to keep it safe from the elements.

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

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 you want.
• Here's a 'how to' video on how to do this!
  • How To Set Your Preferences

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 the best!

-Steve, Lisa & The Cooper's Farm Family