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Welcome to Fair Shares Season 18 Wk1
It's hard to believe we're in our EIGHTEENTH year! We are so thankful to all of our members, both old and new, and we look forward to feeding you all for a new season. We have over a hundred members who have been part of our Fair Shares family for 10 years or longer, and nearly half of those have been in since our first three seasons when we had a waiting list.
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We're especially grateful to our fabulous volunteer members who make this possible. It takes a village, and our Fair Shares Community is the most loyal and devoted group. ❤️🥰
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We'll see all Full Share, Mini Share, and ODD-week Half Share members this week.
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(Note the ODD and EVEN half shares correspond to the odd- or even-numbered weeks of our season.)
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Your assigned pickup day is [Delivery Day], but if you ever need to switch the day or location, reply to this email before 10a.m. Wednesday.
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LOGIN HERE to select your time and ADD it in your cart. If you don't receive a confirmation email, your order didn't go through. You may update your cart as many times as you like. Your share will be packed for you regardless of whether you make changes or select a time. The time just helps us organize and have your bags ready when you arrive.
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Pro Tip: You can browse the store when it's "closed" by logging out of your account, but keep in mind that we update the store inventory on Tuesdays just before sending out the newsletter.
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This email is how we communicate with members. Please at least scan it so you know any important information. If you have questions, just reply to this email.
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Share Price Increase vs. Shrinkage
We're sorry to report that there will need to be a price increase beginning this week for Season 18. Our farmers are all raising prices and some have told us upfront that they will increase the price of all their items across the board. We are seeing rises in much of the non-produce food we include as well. From a filling-the-shares perspective, this presents a tricky situation. We are here to help our farmers and small producers stay in business, and shrinking the shares in order to stay in our weekly budget is not our first choice option.
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We've all seen how items in the grocery stores change packaging regularly, and if you take a look, you'll notice that half gallon milk is now only 53 oz. instead of 64 oz. Or that 12 oz. beer is now only 11 oz. Rather than trying to be deceptive and just shrink the volume without telling you, we will be adding a 6% increase on the share prices. Note that we are not increasing the price of all our food items across the board, only as they are being raised by our farmers. This may mean you get more in your share, but we expect even those who have not told us their pricing plans for the year will be asking for an increase.
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There's a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, and we want to make sure our source of happy, healthy food continues. We appreciate those of you who are choosing Fair Shares and our suppliers. One thing we've remained consistent about all these years is voting with your dollar. Supporting small and local is part of it. Sometimes it's hard to know how to vote with your dollar, and we learned about an app called Goods Unite Us that has a list of companies and products, with a breakdown of who they support with their donations, so you can be informed, insomuch as we can really know.
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Egg shortage: we were having some difficulty getting enough eggs to keep everyone happy, but we've heard that the shortage should be resolved soon, and we hope to have everyone's egg needs fully satisfied!
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Biver Farms Organic Potted Plants Coming Week 3
We will again be taking pre-orders for potted herbs and bedding plants beginning Week 3. We will not offer plants until the appropriate planting time, and available plants will be listed in the store.
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For those new to our system, we take pre-orders through the store, then order from Biver for delivery the following week. So your pre-order plants will be available at pickup the following week (or two weeks for half shares).
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Tip: CSA Eating
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Hey new members, there is a learning curve to eating locally and seasonally, so give yourself and your family the time to figure it out. It's worth learning because it can save you time and money, make you a more creative cook, and teach you to appreciate your food more … Read more
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Gifts and Such
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We offer a variety of local items you may be interested in, either for yourself or for others, including CBD and CBG products from member-owned R&R Farms located in the Flint Hills of Missouri, and soaps and lip balms from Bee Simple in St. Louis. You can also give the gift of food from Fair Shares.
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Check the Gifts and Such category in the store to order. Read more
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Happy Local Milk
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Don't make a special trip to the grocery store; pick up your milk when you get your food from Fair Shares!
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You can set up a standing weekly or bi-weekly order so that we will be sure to have your milk for you (you may cancel at anytime). Feel free to order from the online store, or place a one-time order to see how you like it... Read more
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Prepping Cooking Greens
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Prepping your greens can seem like a chore if you don't have a good system. Try this method for kale, collards, Swiss chard, and spinach--you'll find that it's easy eating greens! … Read more
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Mess o’ Greens Recipe
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This recipe calls for collards, but any of your greens will be fabulous like this. Also note that we suggest rolling the leaves together and slicing them into 1/2-inch strips before cooking to avoid the mess and hassle later.
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Notes on Trades and Orders
If you have questions or an issue to resolve, please email info@fairshares.org. Do not reply to the order confirmation emails that send to orders@fairshares.org account--WE DO NOT CHECK THAT MAILBOX BEFORE PICKUPS, so if you want a reply, use info@fairshares.org, which goes to both Jamie and Sara, and one of us will see it.
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The share clipboards below will include the fresh produce on your list, but the cart in your Farmigo account lists only the tradable items in your share. You must spend the total credit value in your cart but you are welcome to buy extra. Any amount over the tradeable value will show as Extra Credit and you will be charged additional plus tax on that amount.
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Please check the descriptions of items! Some things are sold by the pound (indicated by /lb. in the item name) so the actual price will be different from what's listed in the store. If what's in your bag is not what you were expecting, give it back. If you're at the Mothership, you may be able to choose something else. This is particularly important on items like bulk chicken breasts, where the item price shows the price per pound, but the package weight may be five pounds.
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Pro Tip: You can browse the store when it's "closed" by logging out of your account.
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FS18 Wk1 Shares, 4/2&3/2025
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Please note: Wildcard items are shown in parentheses. This is to help you with planning and ordering. They are called "wildcard" so you can enjoy a little surprise. It is not a choice, so PLEASE do NOT contact us about wanting a specific item because the produce bags are pre-packed and we don't have the ability to manage requests.
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- Beef - Ground ($10.25)
- Del Carmen Choice ($6.25)
- Eggs ($6.25)
- Cheese Choice ($6.50)
- Field to Fire Choice ($11.75)
- Greens Mix
- Shoots
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- Chicken - Ground ($8.75)
- Hummus - Choice ($6.75)
- Pita - Choice ($4.5)
- Mushrooms - Ozark Forest ($8.25)
- Eggs ($6.25)
- Rice - Choice ($6.75)
- Lettuce Wildcard (Salanova Bag OR Greens Mix)
- Swiss Chard
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Everyone must order by 10:30a.m. Wednesday!
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If you need to come on the other day, you must let us know BY EMAIL before Wednesday so we can switch you for the week.
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- Pork - Ground ($7.25)
- Mushrooms - Ozark Forest ($8.25)
- Pasta - Short Bi-Color ($6.50)
- Missouri Pecans ($7.50)
- Peaches - Canned ($9.50)
- Lettuce - Bibb
- Kale - Green Curly
- Radish - Purple Heart
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- Bison - Ground ($21)
- Almond Butter ($11.25)
- Eggs ($6.25)
- Lettuce - Bibb
- Collards
- Root Veggie Wildcard (Rutabaga OR Beets - No Tops)
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- Beef - Stew Meat ($10.25)
- Eggs ($6.25)
- Marinara Sauce ($8.25)
- Spinach
- Shoots
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