How is my produce packed?

    How is my produce prepared and packaged?

    We pick your veggies as close to delivery time as possible, so many items are
    less than 8-12 hours from being harvested when you pick up your box. Depending
    on the crop, some of the produce is water-cooled from the field to remove the
    heat, some of it is rinsed, and some of it is simply brushed off so the natural
    surface is not disturbed so the food maintains it's freshness longer. Food safe
    resealable bags are used for the lettuce and mixed greens, but nearly everything
    else is carefully packed directly into the box, some small items may be bagged for
    handling convenience.

    We encourage our members when picking up their shares to bring their own
    reusable containers or bags to transfer their vegetables as our farm stresses
    responsible use of resources and materials. We label your boxes with your name
    and reuse your own boxes each week.

    We use botanical grade certified disinfectants on our equipment and NO chlorine
    bleach, phosphates, or chemical products are used for sanitizing or wiping your
    produce. We also recycle our rinse water whenever possible.
      

Treasured Haven Farm
is a Proud Member of
MINNESOTA GROWN
Buy Locally!!!
Treasured Haven Farm
is a farm member of
LOCAL HARVEST

Are the veggies delivered,
by bag or box, do I need to                        
separate or pack my own?

Your veggies are packed in reusable waxed veggie boxes, labeled with your                 
name, and delivered to your requested drop site on your delivery day. They are           
packed according to your chosen share size and any special emphasis you may           
have requested. If there is any item you do not want a given week, you can feel            
free to place it in the Exchange Box located at most sites. You can also take a              
different item from that box if you desire. Occasionally we have some marginal or         
blemished products that we will leave in an Extras Box at the site. We request              
that you take only what you personally can use, and leave some for other                     
members who may have not yet picked up their box.


            SMALL, 1/2 Bushel:  14 in. long by 11 in. wide by 7 in. deep
                             Occasionally our Small Shares may be placed in a 5/9th Bushel Box
                             that is a bit larger to accommodate Melons, Squash, Sweet Corn, etc....
                              or if you order an Herbs Add-on option.

             BASIC, 3/4 Bushel: 14 1/2 in. long by 11 in. wide by 11 1/2 in deep


             LARGE, 1 1/9 Bushel:  18 in. long by 12 in. wide by 12 in. deep
Produce
Availability Dates
in Minnesota
Provided by Minnesota Grown.

This may include some items
that we do not presently
raise on the farm.