Cooper's CSA Farm Summer 2021 Week 4 "The Farm Box" June 29th-July 3rd, 2021

*PLEASE READ THE FARM HAPPENINGS*

This is where we let you know;

*It's worth the quick read!

Hello Everyone!

Pictured Above: A brief summary of what's new & a handful of beautiful strawberries!

So What's New?

Current Updates:

WEEKLY SPECIALS & FEATURES!

Week 4 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.

A 'Berry' Unfortunate Situation

We've finally been getting our berries into the boxes, however we have been getting word that when the are delivered to your homes, the aren't looking so great.
We investigated to why that is as they go in the boxes looking amazing!
- Steve sought out some advice from well know growers, and they gave him some very wrong info. This variety ripens way too quickly & is not great for shipping as they have soft skin.
  - which is the opposite of what we were looking for!
- We were very disappointed with this but these things happen unfortunately!
  - We are always learning & we appreciate your support & understanding.
- We will be working this situation out and moving forward. We apologizes for those of you who received poor quality berries and once our albion berries are ready, they ship much nicer in the boxes.
GOOD NEWS!
- The variety ready now that isn't great for shipping in your boxes, is really great for U-Pick!!
- Watch your emails for U-Pick sessions through out the season.
- As members, you get special dates & prices.

New HARVIE platform Update: How it affects you

HARVIE recently updated the way your online profile looks.
The tabs are in different places and it looks a little nicer!
So far we have heard nothing from members as to the new updates causing troubles.
- Great job to all of you guys!
If you need any assitance, HARVIE as a help support centre to answer all of your needs.
OR

Use our Custom Coopers User Guides!

Check out our downloadable guide to help answer some of your questions!
- http://www.coopersfarm.ca/member-share-guides
It's needs to be updated so the photos match the new look of the platform but all of the info is still the same.
Become a pro.
- How to use HARVIE
- Answers to FAQs
- Pro Tips
- Customizing your share etc.

Lavender Bunches from Blooming Vintage

Alex has her lavender harvested!
20 stem bunches available for purchase. (bunches about the size of an iphone)
- These can be used to dry down
- Cooking, put in drinks etc.

Lots of Produce Coming On! Hoping by Mid-Summer to see;

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!

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.

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!
- http://www.coopersfarm.ca/member-share-guides

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.

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Wishing you and you family the best,

-Steve, Lisa & The Cooper's Farm Family

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