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Welcome to Fair Shares Season 17 Wk28

We'll see all Full Share, Mini Share, and EVEN-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, and then look for a thumbs up or confirmation reply from us.

LOGIN HERE to select your time and ADD it in your cart. Make sure that the time you want is in your order confirmation email. If you don't receive an automated confirmation email, your order didn't go through. You may update your cart as many times as you like until we run our report at 10:30 Wednesday. 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.

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. You can find past newsletters on the website here.

Share Holds need to be placed by 8am Monday, before we order your produce for the week.

With no-shows and extras already ordered for the store, there can be a glut of leftover produce if share holds are placed after we order.

In the wintertime, this isn't a big problem, but in high-produce season we have to charge you for the produce if you put your share on hold late. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

Check Your Bags!

Please help us by confirming that the bag we give you has your name on it (sometimes we know your name, sometimes we think we know your name, sometimes we grab the wrong bag).

Also please scan the outside of the bag near your name for notes that might require we grab something from the freezer, or for you to make a choice. We can be easily distracted and miss something when handing out so many shares.

Check that you've gotten everything you were supposed to receive--if you're missing produce that we need to credit you for, that's a loss we'd rather not take if we can help it.

Week 28

One statement I hear a lot as a Fair Shares employee in the Fall is, "You must be slowing down at this time of the year." While it might make sense that as the season is winding down we have less food to purchase. In reality we have more varieties of items than ever to choose from. In Sept/Oct (and even into November - weather dependent) we see a mix of summer crops that are still around AND fall crops that are at their peak. That leads to more unique items we can purchase from our farmers than any other point in the year.

NEW: Winter Squash (Acorn & Mashed Potato), Organic Winesap Apples, Arkansas Black Apples, Pumpkins and Decorative Gourds

Returning: Broccoli, San Marzano Tomatoes, Chinese & Red Cabbage, Pickling Cucumbers, Carmen & Oxhorn Peppers, Lacinato/Dinosaur Kale, Turnips

Delicious Roasted Delicata Squash

When it comes to hollow winter squash, my first inclination is to stuff them, because peeling them is more work than it's worth, in my opinion. But with edible-skin squash like the delicata, sometimes a simple preparation can be more appropriate as a side dish, and can allow the rich, sweet flavor and velvety texture of the squash to shine…

by Beth Sorrell

Do you know you can freeze peppers? This time of year I have so many peppers rolling around in my fridge. When winter hits and I make chili, stew, soup, or meatloaf, I am happy I took the time to chop and freeze them. Read more

Join our Facebook group to get help from seasoned members, ask questions about unknown produce you may have received, and share your food inspirations! https://www.facebook.com/groups/49485152740

Thanks for Your Donation!

Thanks to those of you who have generously offered your shares to friends and family while on vacation. Our produce farmers especially appreciate it, and introducing your friends to Fair Shares is a great way to keep us sustainable.

People love to try new experiences. It's a great way to thank your house sitters while you're away!

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 ALWAYS 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.

FS17 Wk28 Shares, 10/9&10/2024

Wildcard items are shown in parentheses. This is to help you with planning and ordering. It is not a choice, so PLEASE do NOT contact us about wanting a specific item. They are called "wildcard" so you can enjoy a little surprise.