Farmer Reuben wants you to read the instructions below. The second week of a great season of eating vegetables from Willow Haven Farm is finally here! Our every other week members are getting their FIRST farm share. I hope it was worth the wait. You'll be eating great this week! It's a BIG DEAL to have organic strawberries for the first week of the season - mostly for fruit shares. I'll write more about this later.
Try the Kohlrabi this week! Don't be afraid of it, even though it might look alien-ish. After trying it for the first time many members last season discovered it to be a new favorite vegetable. That's even one reason for joining a Farm Share CSA - to try new foods! I'll be sending one of my favorite recipes for Kohlrabi in an email next week.
Reserve your table for Pizza Night on Saturday, June 12. You'll experience "The best place to eat in the Lehigh Valley!" as farm member, Susan, said last week. It's a great way to see the farm, get inspired by local food, and meet your farmer in a relaxed atmosphere. *Info & reservations here*
TAKE CARE OF THE BOX (if you are getting a delivered box)
Be careful when opening your box. You shouldn't need to tear the flaps when you open. Just slide the top one back. WATCH THIS VIDEO to show you how.
RETURN THE BOX & PACKING MATERIALS - We intend to reuse every box we send out for the majority of the season. Keep the box safe until your next veggie delivery, then do this:
1. For Home Delivery: place it out for the driver to pick up when she delivers your second box.
2. For Bonn Place & PBS39: bring your empty box back to your site when you pick up your second box.
3. For Farm pick up: bring your empty box back to the Farm when you pick up your second box or just use your own container.
4. If this is your second delivery, remember to put last week's empty box out for exchange.
PLEASE LET YOUR HOUSEHOLD (spouse, partners, children) KNOW NOT TO THROW AWAY, DESTROY, DAMAGE OR RECYCLE THIS BOX, COOLER BAGS OR ICE BRICKS.
WHAT ELSE TO SAVE?
- ICE PACKS & ICE BRICKS - when thawed, keep dry until returned.
- GREEN CARTONS (square pints, quarts, etc.)
- EGG CARTONS (cardboard)
We will re-use or recycle these items. You may return them with your waxed produce box. Please discard or recycle any plastic or paper bags that your veggies come in. Each year we work to improve, reduce and recycle the necessary packing. Thanks for your attention and assistance.
CUSTOMIZE OR NOT?
Be sure that you've taken a few minutes to rate each vegetable that we grow according to how much you like them. You'll get the most out of Harvie's customization process that way and you won't have the pressure of having to use the swapping process when you get our customization email each week. Log in to your account www.harvie.farm/login
- SELECTION AND SWAPS will be LIMITED in the first few weeks until the harvests become more abundant.
>>>Be sure that you've taken a few minutes to rate each vegetable that we grow according to how much you like them. You'll get the most out of Harvie's customization process that way and you won't have the pressure of having to use the swapping process when you get our customization email each week. Log in to your account www.harvie.farm/login. Read help doc How Swaps Work and How Preferences Work help doc.
SWAP WINDOW
You'll be able to make swaps and changes until 5 pm Monday. Then the lists will be finalized so we can go pick and pack the right amounts of each vegetable for all our members.
WHAT WILL YOU GET?
This is your first email from Harvie, letting you know that you may customize your box. On the first weeks there may not be a lot of extra variety for swapping because mostly greens are ready. You can expect to see lettuce, kale, Bok choy, and scallions. Stir-frys are a great way of using these spring veggie boxes.
Also, your box will be light and may not look full, depending on what you've chosen. Be assured that variety will grow week by week but your preference choices will determine what you ultimately get.
Thanks for supporting local food and local farmers!
We'll keep farming for you,
Farmer Reuben & Tessa
** If you have any questions about customizing your box, billing or your account, contact Harvie support. Any other questions, contact me!
** Be sure to check out these FAQs to help you learn to navigate your Harvie profile and see how many options you have with your Subscription.
** Please return any waxed boxes, green cartons, freezer bricks, and reflective box liners at the time of your next delivery or pick up.
