June is finally here and you know what that means! We have been working hard on the farm to get ready to fill your box with our first veggies of the season. You can also look forward to your box being filled with other high-quality products, such as milk, eggs, bread, and so much more!
We look forward to seeing so many of you at the farm this weekend if you will be picking up here! Maybe we will be meeting you for the first time, maybe we will be seeing you again after a long winter break. Either way, we can't wait.
If you are coming to the farm for pick-up, you can bring your own bag or box for your items and your list (we will have one if you forget). You will pick out your own veggies and then you can let one of our staff know what other items you have on your list.
***SPECIAL MESSAGE: We want our Saturday members to know- Are you looking for amazing, grass-fed local dairy products for you and your family? Our friends at Flint Hill Farm can provide. Now is your chance....if enough of our members add Flint Hill Dairy products to their carts in the weeks to come, we can continue to offer these products to you. We will give it a try for the month of June and see. You will be so glad you took advantage of this opportunity. Flint Hill offers goat milk, cow's milk in gallon and half gallons, kefir, yogurt, buttermilk, chevre, and mozzarella cheese. Add some to your order ***
TIPS for the first box:
Check your preferences: your box will be automatically filled with the items you prefer. You can always change items out, but sometimes our veggies, especially, are limited so it is best to have your box filled with your preferences on the first pass. You can even change your preferences throughout the season.
Customize: Once you receive this email, you can now customize your box. Customize your box and add extra items you like from our ever-growing selection of high quality organic foods and products. Simply add them to your box and your card will be charged upon finalization of your order. The customization window will open on Wednesday morning (maybe Tuesday night if we have it done) and close at 12pm on Thursday.
Add another item to your cart: Your market box is like your grocery budget for the week. Check to see if you have "more value" left in your box by going to customization - click on your cart - then click back to the items. If a green bar appears that says you can add items because you have left over value in your share, try adding another low cost item to your cart to see.
DID YOU GET AN ADD-ON SHARE?
Fruit, cheese, bread, smoothies and egg add-on shares are available to be picked up in the market store. Let the farm staff know so they can check you off their list. Flower shares do not start until the end of June.
If you are getting a box delivered: Before returning your box (and other packing materials) for pick up - please remove your box label. SAVE YOUR LABEL if you are missing an item or something is unsatisfactory. Sending us a picture of your label will help us diagnose our error in the pack line and make improvements. (You can discard your labels afterward.) See more information about your box at the end of this happening.
Thank you for choosing Willow Haven for your organic veggies and other grocery needs. We are thrilled that you have chosen to partner with us. With us, you will always know exactly where your food is coming from!
We'll keep farming for you!
Farmer Reuben and Tessa
MORE REMINDERS & TIPS
**You'll want to join the MEMBER ONLY Telegram group to get updates on your farm share. Click on this link to join the Willow Haven Farm Share Members Group: https://t.me/joinchat/My-Lj3_4hrVkMWE5
** Please return any waxed boxes, green cartons, freezer bricks, and reflective box liners at the time of your next delivery or pick up.
** If you have any questions about customizing your box, billing or your account, contact Harvie support. Any other questions, contact me! Read help doc How Swaps Work and How Preferences Work help doc.
** 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.
** Earn Farm Credit for signing up friends as members of our farm. Here's how to Refer A Friend! What are Farm Credits? Read How to Receive and Redeem Farm Credit.
**If you want ideas of how to prepare your veggies - join the Harvie Member Facebook Group. It's full of CSA Members who have lots of experience with uncommon CSA veggies. Just post a picture and ask "What do I do with these?" and you'll get a ton of comments and suggestions.
**If you want to see more behind the scenes stories and videos make sure you are reading my Friday Farm News emails. You should be getting them already because you are a member but if not... Subscribe!
A few more details about the box:
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:
For St. Stephen’s: bring your empty box back to your site when you pick up your second box.
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.
