The Birds and the Beans are doing a weekly veggie box this
year! What is that, you say?
What you get:
Each week, you get to pick up a box full of
seasonal produce. We will give our box
customers the best and widest variety of our crops. Pick-up will likely be a
mid-week afternoon/evening in Courtenay, but we are waiting to see who signs up and what works best for everyone!
What you pay:
You can sign up for one or both of our
programs. Each box will contain $25
value. Payments can be made in two
installments—half when you sign up, and half mid-season. We also require a $15 deposit for your bins.
- Summer box, for 15 weeks from June 20th to September 30th. Cost is $375.
- Fall box, for 8 weeks from October 1st to November 30th. Cost is $200.
Why it’s good for both of us:
Convenience: It’s a
convenient way for you to get your veggies without having to wake up early on a
Saturday to battle the crowds at the farmer’s market.
Selection: We will include our “specialty” crops—the ones
that sell out within the first hour of market—giving you the best variety.
Healthy habits: If you’ve always wanted to eat healthier or
buy local more often, this is a great way to get yourself to do it! If you pre-pay for your veggies, chances are
you’ll eat them!
Sharing is caring: If you’re worried about having too much
produce, you could find a friend to share the box. This is good for people planning to be away
for a week or two in the summer!
Exciting cuisine: You get to try new foods! We will provide recipe suggestions if you are
unfamiliar with how to use kohlrabi, or bored with your same-old recipes.
Cash-flow: For us, getting payments up-front allows us to
make capital investments like greenhouses and refrigeration units, which we
need to grow your food.
Expanding customer reach:
It allows us to feed more people, by providing food for people who can’t
make it to the farmer’s market.
Making connections: You get to know your farmers and your
farmers get to know you!
How to sign up:
E-mail us to sign up! We only have ~25 spots for each program, so sign up early! thebirdsandthebeansfarm@gmail.com
How to sign up:
E-mail us to sign up! We only have ~25 spots for each program, so sign up early! thebirdsandthebeansfarm@gmail.com
