This Week’s Produce Box (5/14 – 5/15)

Please help us out by remembering to bring your boxes back each week!  Hope you like the boxes this week!

Small and Medium share:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Onions [RO] Buddy Edwards
Strawberries [RO] Barbee Farms
Broccoli [RB] Barbee Farms
Mushrooms **  [RB] Cottonmill Mushrooms
Rosemary ** [RB] Cottonmill Mushrooms
–Medium –
Lettuce [RB]  Barbee Farms
Extra Strawberries [RO] Barbee Farms

* Certified organic.
** Raised without pesticides, organic or otherwise.
RO – Refrigerate Open
RB – Refrigerate in bag/closed container/crisper

 

 

 

 

 

Large shares have all the above, plus:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Arugula [RB] Barbee Farms
Bok Choy **  [RB] KC Farms
Turnip Greens **  [RB] KC Farms

 

 

 

 

Organic shares have:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Swiss Chard * [RB] Coldwater Creek Farms
Strawberries * [RB] Watson & Sons
Collards * [RB] Watson & Sons
Lettuce * [RB] Commonwealth Farms
Mushrooms **  [RO] Cottonmill Mushrooms
Arugula * [RB] Coldwater Creek Farms

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Certified organic.
** Raised without pesticides, organic or otherwise.
RO – Refrigerate Open
RB – Refrigerate in bag/closed container/crisper

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This Week’s Produce Box (5/7-5/8)

Please help us out by remembering to bring your boxes back each week!  Hope you like the boxes this week!

Small and Medium share:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Lettuce [RB] Barbee Farms
Strawberries [RO] Barbee Farms
Swiss Chard  * [RB] Watson & Sons
Honey * Sonny Bee’s Farms
Mint ** [RB] Cottonmill Mushrooms
–Medium –
No Honey!
Sweet Potatoes * Coldwater Creek Farms
Jam Surprise! ** Garnet Gals
Extra Strawberries [RO] Barbee Farms

* Certified organic.
** Raised without pesticides, organic or otherwise.
RO – Refrigerate Open
RB – Refrigerate in bag/closed container/crisper

 

 

 

 

 

Large shares have all the above, plus:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Turnip Greens * [RB] KC Farms
Bok Choy **  [RB] KC Farms
Spinach *  [RB] KC Farms
No honey!

 

 

 

 

Organic shares have:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Swiss Chard * [RB] Watson & Sons
Kale  ** [RB] Watson & Sons
Asparagus * [RB] Triple J Farm
Lettuce * [RB] Green Thumb Farms
Sweet Potatoes * Coldwater Creek Farms
Mint ** [RB]  Cottonmill Mushrooms

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Certified organic.
** Raised without pesticides, organic or otherwise.
RO – Refrigerate Open
RB – Refrigerate in bag/closed container/crisper

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This Week’s Produce Box (4/30 – 5/1)

Please help us out by remembering to bring your boxes back each week!  Hope you like the boxes this week!

Small and Medium share:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
 Collards [RO] Barbee Farms
Lettuce [RB] Barbee Farms
Strawberries  [RO] Barbee Farms
Carrots [RB] Barbee Farms
Greek Oregano ** [RO] Cottonmill Mushrooms
–Medium –
Rutabaga * [RO] ECO
Extra Strawberries [RO] Barbee Farms

* Certified organic.
** Raised without pesticides, organic or otherwise.
RO – Refrigerate Open
RB – Refrigerate in bag/closed container/crisper

 

 

 

 

Large shares have all the above, plus:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Swiss Chard * [RB] Coldwater Creek Farm
Spinach **  [RB] KC Farms
Asparagus *  [RB] Triple J Farm

 

 

 

 

Organic shares have:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Swiss Chard * [RB] Coldwater Creek Farms
Spinach  ** [RB] KC Farm
Asparagus * [RB] Triple J Farm
Rutabaga * [RB] ECO
Organic Strawberries * [RO] Watson & Sons Farm
Greek Oregano ** [RB]  Cottonmill Mushrooms

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Certified organic.
** Raised without pesticides, organic or otherwise.
RO – Refrigerate Open
RB – Refrigerate in bag/closed container/crisper

By |April 28th, 2013|CSA Contents, Did You Know?, Fruit, Home Delivery, What's in my box?, Workplace CSA|0 Comments
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This Week’s Produce Box (4/23 – 4/24)

Strawberries will be delayed a few weeks this Spring due to the weather.  We encourage you to place holds on your deliveries if you are scheduled for four weeks to extend into May if you want to get some local berries!

Small and Medium share:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
 Collards [RO] Barbee Farms
Sweet Potatoes * Coldwater Creek Farms
Spinach  [RB] Barbee Farms
Shiitake Mushrooms ** [RB] Cottonmill Mushrooms
Parsley ** [RO] Cottonmill Mushrooms
–Medium –
Lettuce [RB] Barbee Farms
Green Garlic * [RB] Coldwater Creek Farms

* Certified organic.
** Raised without pesticides, organic or otherwise.
RO – Refrigerate Open
RB – Refrigerate in bag/closed container/crisper

 

 

 

 

Large shares have all the above, plus:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Spagetti Squash [RB] Barbee Farm
Strawberries  [RO] Barbee Farms
Organic Kale *  [RB] Watson Farms

 

 

 

 

Organic shares have:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Sweet Potatoes * Coldwater Creek Farms
Organic Collards  * [RB] Watson Farm
Globe Eggplant * [RB] Bryson Farm
Shiitake Mushrooms ** [RB] Cottonmill Mushrooms
Organic Kale * [RB] Watson Farm
Parsley ** [RB]  Cottonmill Mushrooms
Green Garlic * [RB] Coldwater Creek Farms

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Certified organic.
** Raised without pesticides, organic or otherwise.
RO – Refrigerate Open
RB – Refrigerate in bag/closed container/crisper

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This Week’s Produce Box (4/16 – 4/17)

Strawberries will be delayed a few weeks this Spring due to the weather.  We encourage you to place holds on your deliveries if you are scheduled for four weeks to extend into May if you want to get some local berries!

Small and Medium share:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
 Carrots [RO] Barbee Farms
Sweet Potatoes * Coldwater Creek Farms
Organic Kale *  [RB] Rawl Farms
Oyster Mushrooms ** [RB] Cottonmill Mushrooms
Thyme ** [RO] Cottonmill Mushrooms
–Medium –
Broccoli * [RB] Creekside Farm
 Eggplant * [RB]  Bryson Farm

* Certified organic.
** Raised without pesticides, organic or otherwise.
RO – Refrigerate Open
RB – Refrigerate in bag/closed container/crisper

 

 

 

 

Large shares have all the above, plus:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Additional Kale * [RB] Rawl Farm
Spinach  [RB] Barbee Farms
Local Jam ** Garnet Gals

 

 

 

 

Organic shares have:

ITEM TYPE STORAGE FARM
Sweet Potatoes * Coldwater Creek Farms
Organic Broccoli  * [RB] Creekside Farm
Globe Eggplant * [RB] Bryson Farm
Oyster Mushrooms ** [RB] Cottonmill Mushrooms
Organic Kale * [RB] Rawl Farm
Thyme ** [RB]  Cottonmill Mushrooms

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Certified organic.
** Raised without pesticides, organic or otherwise.
RO – Refrigerate Open
RB – Refrigerate in bag/closed container/crisper

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Workplace CSA

What do we mean by workplace CSA?  Our workplace CSA is a great option for business partners that want to give employees the option to get fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables delivered to their offices.  And the best part is that it is all local!  We can help employers increase the healthy options available to employees through our workplace CSA.  There is so much flexibility built into the Know Your Farms service. Employees in the workplace CSA can:

  •  customize the delivery schedule (skip a week or any number you need!)
  • change share sizes if the initial size does not suit you
  • switch pickup locations to any public site if needed
  • control their account details online
  • see what’s coming each week online in multiple places
  • receive and share recipes each week
  • meet wellness goals by getting healthier food options

The workplace CSA helps employees meet wellness goals and gives employers a way to offer a unique benefit.  Know Your Farms Workplace CSA is the most convenient way to get local foods from local farms to your office.  Call or email us if you want to learn more or invite us to your office to speak to employees about this program.

 

 

By |March 11th, 2013|CSA Partners, Did You Know?, Know Your Farms, Workplace CSA|0 Comments
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CHS Workplace CSA

We are really happy to announce the CHS workplace CSA is now available to Carolina’s Healthcare employees working at the airport center buildings.  Employees can get fresh, local produce, meats, eggs, and other foods delivered to the workplace in any of the following buildings:

  • Building L
  • Building P
  • Building O
  • Building J
  • Building G
  • Building E

CHS LiveWell and Know Your Farms CSA are working together to bring healthy food options to CHS employees.  You can sign up online at the CSA website by April 1 to get in before the first deliveries.  We will begin delivering local food from local farmers to CHS Employees in April.

For more information, please check out the following links:

CSA pricing and share sizes

Farmer profiles (where is the food coming from?)

Recipes

 

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CSA Pickup

How do I get my CSA Share at a Public Site

If you are new to the Know Your Farms CSA, you may have wondered what happens after you signup.  Well, this post should provide you with the next steps.  You will receive automatic reminders to the email address you used to create your CSA account the day before the day of the week you chose for your CSA pickup site.  Each site has a specific day assigned to it.

You can switch sites if necessary in your account by the Friday deadline

There is also a timeframe associated with drop sites so make sure you know the correct timeframe.  Once you know the correct day and time, all you have to do is show up during that time and check in with the location manager.  They will make sure you get your order(s).  If you have empty boxes or other containers you received from us, please bring those to the drop with you.

How do I get my Workplace CSA Share

Most workplace drop sites will have a contact person at the location who can help you find your orders.  At Workplace sites, you should be able to find out exactly where we are bringing your food from your internal contact person.

How do I get my Home Delivery CSA Share

The most important thing to remember about your home delivery shares is that we require you to leave a cooler out so we can feel comfortable that we are leaving your food in the best possible condition.  If you forget to leave your cooler for us, we can only leave produce.  If you ordered extras, we cannot leave them and you will still be responsible for the cost of the food.  You can call your neighborhood contact person to find out if they still have your orders.  The second thing you need to make sure you understand is the day that you need to leave your cooler out.  Your area will be assigned a specific day.

Area Managers are asked by KYF to donate orders that cannot be left because no cooler is available.

That’s it!  The only thing left to do is enjoy the awesome local food you got from the Know Your Farms CSA!  Don’t forget to check out the blog and facebook pages for great recipes each week to help you use up all of the food in your share!  Feel free to post your own too!

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CSA Membership Benefits

Know Your Farms CSaDid you know that joining the Know Your Farms CSA is easy and offers you maximum convenience and flexibility?  Our CSA members are part of the most flexible and convenient local food delivery service in the Charlotte area. 

  • Multiple Produce Share Options
  • Set Your Delivery Schedule – Great for vacations, sick days, and conflicts!
  • Ability to Change Your Share Size
  • Ability to Change Your Pickup Location
  • Locations throughout Charlotte region
  • Signups at any time during the season with no commitment!

Know Your Farms CSA

Once the season begins in April, you can join anytime.  We encourage CSA members to participate for at least 4 deliveries and after that, there is no commitment.  We support multiple farms and list the contents on this page, Facebook, and your CSA account each week.  You will know the farms providing the food.  Recipes are also posted online every week to help make it even easier to Eat Local!

Supporting Know Your Farms CSA makes it possible for us to continue our important work for the benefit of the Charlotte community.  Unlike other food services popping up, we are fully invested in our community here.  We have been supporting Charlotte area farmers since 2008 and are based in Charlotte, NC.  You can help us continue to improve the local food system and local economy in Charlotte by participating in the CSA.  It’s a great way to eat healthy and get to Know Your Farms!

Find out more by visiting Know Your Farms CSA!

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Reducing Sugar in the Workplace

Some workplace cafeterias are starting to reduce the number of options that contain high amounts of sugar.  We have recently seen this in some of our CMC hospital cafeterias around Charlotte.  Chefs like Jim Burgas at CMC-main are working hard to provide healthier options for employees, and ultimately, patients and hospital guests.  This not just happening locally in Charlotte but in places like Indiana too.  In Indianapolis, a group of hospitals there started the Hospital Healthy Food Initiative that aims to reduce sugary options in the hospital cafeterias.  We are encouraged to see this shift from healthcare organizations.

 

By |February 27th, 2013|Did You Know?, Workplace CSA|0 Comments
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