Dear Farm Friends,
In these challenging times I’d like to reassure you that:
We are committed to our mission of serving as a reliable source of produce for our community. We plan to continue planting, tending, picking, and delivering to you, come what may.
Providing food that is clean and safe is something we take very seriously. Both the FDA and the California Department of Public Health have released statements that they are “not aware of any reports at this time of human illnesses that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted by food or food packaging.” However, we are following strict food safety protocols to make sure your CSA boxes are as safe as possible.
The CSA model which connects us farmers directly with our local community is now more relevant than ever. Our produce is fresh and delivered directly to our convenient neighborhood pickup locations for our customers. There are less hands touching your food, and the less crowded nature of our pickup sites, is always a good thing, but more so now.
We are also concerned about the economic impacts of this pandemic. We will be continuing and expanding our produce donations this season. Please ask us for help if you have extra financial need. And please donate to our financial assistance fund if you are able. There will be many who need the help.
Thanks for your support,
John Tecklin