Week 16. This brings us to the last month of the Summer CSA. This time of year brings such delicious food to the tables. Whether you are enjoying hearty stew made with bounty from the field, or soaking up the last of the delicious lettuce for salads, you really can’t beat the amazing abundance. Yet, the fields are starting to wind down and as the temps drop so will the number of plants that stick around. Get it while it’s good folks. Things change very quickly this time of year.
I know I keep saying it, but I just don’t want folks to get to the end and have credits left, so use your credits. I also encourage folks to order regularly, rather than trying to stock up with big orders. Stocking up is harder to do with success. We start enforcing more quantity limits on things now so we make sure there is enough for everyone to get some. There will be less to choose from as these last 4 weeks unfold. So, you will get the best results if you order every week. This is the nature of seasonal eating.
We keep things exciting with a few new products. And, we do our best to keep lots of the staples around as well. Ohh, and it is pumpkin spice season, so we stocked up on PS granola from River Valley. We also brought on a new vegan product that is fun for nachos and mac n cheese. That’s right…vegan nacho cheese, made with carrots and potatoes. It is a fun time to try some of our local vendors.
A Few Things:
- IN SUMMARY: With 4 weeks left, things are changing quickly in the fields. Order regularly to get the best results and use your credits before the season ends. Remember, you can pay as you go if you run out of credits before the season ends.
- ATOMS TO APPLES: We try to bring in organic fruit from these folks out in Mt. Horeb every year. This year we will have a few Harrow Sweet pears to try as well as their delicious apples.
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The final summer CSA delivery/pick-up is October24th and 25th.
- WINTER CSA: There is still room in the winter program… but it is filling fast.
LETS ORDER
Go to https://www.farmmatch.com/lotfotl
- HOW TO ORDER: (STORE OPENS AT NOON)
- Go to https://www.farmmatch.com/lotfotl
- Login
- IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have selected the correct location AND refreshed your browser page.
- Confirm that your credits have been issued to your account.
- Place your order following the order parameters:
~~Minimum total order of $40.
~~Maximum total order of $250.
~~Limit $200 on meat per week.
~~ Use all of your credits by the October 25th delivery.
- IMPORTANT: You must get a confirmation receipt email detailing your order. If you don’t, you did not complete your order correctly. Always review the email, to make sure the information is correct, especially the LOCATION.
- Thank you for understanding that we are not able to process late orders.
- Order on weeks that work for you, skip the ones that don’t.
- Final order of the season: When you use the last of your credits for the season, your credit card on file will be charged for any amount due. You will then have access to a limited menu for the remainder of the season.
HACKS AND ORDERING TRICKS:
- If the product selection is not display in organized groups, you are likely in the “Previously Ordered” section. Scroll down to all products and it will be easier to navigate. You can always X out these items each week to keep this section manageable.
- If products have a locked sign on them, you likely need to change your pick-up location. Click on the lock to see where this item is available.
- If you cannot see products, contact the farm.
- As a member with credits, when you place your order, FarmMatch will tell you it is going to charge your credit card, because that is what it is programmed to do, as most farms are not issuing credits at the beginning of the season like we are. They are just selling outright to their customers. The program will apply your credits first, making your total due $0. So, your card will get charged $0 each week, up until you have used up all your credits.
RECEIVING AND/OR PICKING UP YOUR ORDER:
- IN PERSON PICK-UP
- LOTFOTL – Watch your step as you enter the barn. This is a self-serve pick-up. Remember to check the cooler for your frozen items. Items are in the cubby shelf off to the right as you enter the building.
- HOME DELIVERY
- Remember drivers are instructed NOT to leave food if there is not a container.
- Watch for a text after delivery has occurred.
- If you don’t have food by 6pm, call or text us right away. Time is of the essence.
We are always happy to help. Contact us with questions. 920-318-3800. Texting will get you the fastest response.
With Gratitude,
Your Farmers