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Welcome to Fair Shares Season 18 Wk41

Happy 2026! Eight more weeks until the end of Season 18

We'll see all Full Share, Mini Share, and ODD-week Half Share members this week.

(Note the ODD and EVEN half shares correspond to the odd- or even-numbered weeks of our season.)

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.

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.

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.

Week 41

Winter is here, and we are happy to have our farmers growing produce for us. Since there isn't enough of certain items to put them in the shares, we just put them in the store for members to trade for or purchase. This is a great time of the year to try out the plethora of non-produce items our farmers and vendors provide for us.

NEW: Spanish Black Radishes, Tetsukabuto Winter Squash
Returning: Autumn Frost Winter Squash

Pictured: Arkansas Black Apples, Spanish Black Radishes, and Tetsukabuto Winter Squash

The Spanish black radish is an heirloom variety with a rough, charcoal-black skin and firm, crisp, snowy-white flesh. It has a distinctly spicy, earthy, and pungent flavor, which can be less sharp when peeled. It's rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, and is known for supporting digestion and liver health.

Winter Squash and Beet Soup (with Chocolate!?)

I have to admit, this is an old recipe I posted and I don't remember trying it. It sounds fussier than my lazy self would normally try--especially the chocolate bit. But if anyone does try it, or has tried it in the past, please post about it in our Facebook group--I'm curious! (from Sara)

If you are like me and not quite sure what to do with this Fire-Roasted Pistachio Butter, give this recipe a try. It’s super easy and low sugar little protein bites. There’s maybe 1 gram of protein in each bite, but I can have at least 4 in a sitting, haha… Read more

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.

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.

Here's a video demo on how to make trades. Note that Farmigo has updated their system to allow you to click the items in your cart that have variations for you to select. Here's the link to LOGIN.

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.

Pro Tip: You can browse the store when it's "closed" by logging out of your account.

When you pick up, remember to read your bag for any messages. There might be a decision you need to make on something. We don't add the half gallon bottles of milk (or pizza at the Mothership) to your bag, so need to get it when you pickup.

Missouri Pecan Halves are Back! Those in the know understand the appeal of these smaller, sweeter, local-to-Missouri pecans. Find them in the store under the Snacks, Nuts & Nut Butters category.

FS18 Wk41 Shares, 1/7&8/2026

Wildcard produce items in parentheses are not a choice, but rather a surprise. We try to let you know what it might be to help you with planning and ordering. 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.

Choice or Wildcards in your list with a value indicate that you should delete it from your cart and select from the store to use up that value, or we will surprise you.

1/7&8
3. FSC

Beef - Stew Meat ($10.25)
Eggs ($6.25)
Yogurt - Wildcard ($6.75)
Pasta Wildcard ($9)
Pickles - Wildcard ($9.75)
Beets - No Tops
Shoots

1/7&8
2. MINI

Chicken - Ground ($8.75)
Mushrooms - Ozark Forest ($8.25)
Pasta - Short Bi-Color ($6.50)
Shoots
Winter Squash - Spaghetti

Choice or Wildcards in your list with a value indicate that you should delete it from your cart and select from the store to use up that value, or we will surprise you.

Need pickup site & time info? Click here

Everyone must order by 10:30a.m. Wednesday!

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.