Week 18. As we wrap up our season with only a couple chances left to order I know I don’t need to remind you to use your credits. They go away at the end of the season. Enjoy the goodies while you can.
I will do my best to get as much of the cauliflower like Romanesco this week. We are just starting to see them pop in the fields, so let’s hope the weather says yes and they size up. It becomes a challenge to predict veggies this time of year, with less light, lower night time temps, and big fluctuation in the weather, so you may see more than usual changes in inventory throughout the week. There is a higher chance of some out of stocks upon delivery. This morning will be my best guess for the coming week, but be prepared for adjustments and changes.
We could use your help. As we continue working to build community, this fall we are working with an area high school student for a project in her business club. We would greatly appreciate it if you could answer a few survey questions for her.
“Hi everyone! My name is Lilly Hartmann, and I’m a student at Elkhorn Area High School. This year, I am working with LotFotL on a Business Solutions Research Project for DECA. DECA is an organization that prepares students for careers in business and leadership, and our project focuses on how LotFotL’s values, like sustainability, community engagement, and ethical farming, connect with employees and customers (CSR Initiatives).
Your feedback will help highlight what LotFotL is already doing well and identify new ways to share its story and impact. Thank you for taking a few minutes to support both our student research and the farm’s continued growth!”
As always, we appreciate your support in all the ways you give it. As a community we do more. Thank you.
A Few Things:
- IN SUMMARY: With 2 weeks left, things are changing quickly in the fields be prepared for changes in inventory this week and potential out of stocks.
- SURVEY SAYS: Please help area high school student, Lilly, with her business project by answering her survey questions. Your feedback will benefit the farm as well. SURVEY LINK
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The final summer CSA delivery/pick-up is October24th and 25th.
- DELICATA SQUASH: Remember this squash has a delicate thin skin, so although it doesn’t store great for winter, the upside is that you don’t have to remove the skin when you eat it. Literally, cook it with the skin on and eat it skin and all.
- WINTER CSA: As of today there are about 5 spots left. Sign-up today to secure your spot.
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