*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 & our high tunnels being prepped for melons & tomatoes!
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
- Bacon & Cheddar, Jalapeno & Cheddar, Chili
- Beef Bones on Sale!
- Save $1.00/package
Week 3 of 20;
- Welcome to first time share 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 we show everyone what point of the season we are in.
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 you 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 not going to be home.
- If you have a meat share as well, consider getting 2!
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 your share etc.
- It will always be available on our website for you to access.
- It will be updated periodically so you may need to check to see if there is a new one available.
- 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.
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.
Strawberries are ready!
- We are finally picking strawberries & we are excited for you all to enjoy them.
High tunnels are up
- These high tunnels protect our finicky crops.
- The protect them from harsh weather, pests & helps them grow faster.
- We grow raspberries, melons & tomatoes under these.
New walking freezer has arrived!
- Our pasture raised meat has become so popular that we needed to expand. We have a new, massive walk in freezer! It arrived on Friday.
- This was Kelsey's first farm project and so far (*knock on wood*) it is coming together nicely.
Chicken available in the extras
- Chicken for dinner!
- We have a variety of cuts for you to choose from.
Online platform upgrades on HARVIE
- The HARVIE team has been upgrading their online platform visuals so things may look a little different.
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
- 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
