Our CSA & COVID-19

The world is changing and we're doing our best to keep up! As always, we are working to keep you safe and nourished


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A letter from your farmers....

Hi Full Platers,

Strange times are upon us. As we try to find moments of calm and identify all that we appreciate in this world we have found ourselves so grateful to be a part of the Full Plate (and Ithaca!) communities where folks are willing and eager to uplift each other and offer support in times of need.

We wanted to take a moment to offer (as many others have) our acknowledgement of the challenges our community is facing and to reiterate our commitment to you as our friends, neighbors and members. Our farms are still working in preparation for the coming growing season. Now more than ever, we hold close to our intention of providing abundant, nourishing food to you all through and beyond this pandemic. That is to say, the summer share is being planned for usual and we hope we can offer you a bit of peace in these uncertain times by offering food security through our usual 23 week summer season beginning in June.

Be well,
The Full Plate

Molly, Nathaniel, Emily, Lucy, Chaw, our families and our farm crews


Why join a CSA
right now?

+ CSAs keep your money in the local economy

+ Fresh produce boosts your immune system and overall nutritional health

+ Your food is handled only by and on our farms, passing through our hands and nothing more

+ When you buy a share you are guaranteed fresh vegetables for our entire 23 week summer season

+ Home delivery available within the City of Ithaca and Village of Trumansburg

+ Farmer packed boxes to pickup at no interaction or minimal interaction group pickup sites around Ithaca, Trumansburg and Triphammer


+ Access to "side dish CSAs" offering cheese, bread, yogurt, meat and mushrooms, all without going to the store! *farm/pressbay pickups only


+ Subsidies available through Healthy Food For All - 50% off total share price eligibility based on your projected income over the next 6 months


+ You support local farms facing losses in their wholesale markets


+ We promise to keep growing food for you and will adapt as needed to get it to you safely - stay well!


What changes are you making in response to Coronavirus?

We are observing Grocery/Farmers Market recommendations from the Department of Health. 

Detailed information safety has been and will be communicated directly with our membership via email.

Each of our farms is practicing increased sanitation precaution behind the scenes

Will free choice pickups be available?
Yes, you will still have choice and flexibility but the pickups will be different than in the past in order to facilitate space for social distance and minimize contact surfaces

What are the risks? What are your farms doing?
Food is not shown to be a vector for COVID-19 (there is no evidence food is a source or transmission route). And each of our sites has a specific COVID19 safety plan.

We always follow all food safety protocols. However, we have significantly heightened our sanitation practices to ensure we are following every precaution. This includes increased hand washing stations, access to masks and sanitizer for our employees (on and off farm), frequent cleaning and sanitizing of all surfaces, etc.

Our small crew is practicing social distancing, working with at least 6 feet between us, almost entirely outside. We are all limiting our contact with others, off-work.

How will I know?
We will contact each member with information specific to their pickup as we finalize details. You will have options to shift your pickup preference if new procedures don't suit your preference
Will you deliver beyond City of Ithaca/Village of Trumansburg limits?
No, our home delivery limits are the same as always

Will you have produce? Like definitely for sure?

Yes!


Regarding the Governor's Mandate:

We do not anticipate new restrictions to be a problem in getting you food!

Farms and agricultural workers are considered essential workers, as are food delivery drivers so we should not have an issue in getting food to people. And for those who elect to pick-up it should not be any different than picking up prepared food or groceries curbside.
The farms are working now to seed and prep fields that will allow us to feed the community for the year to come. 

And we will always share our food in a way that feels safe for all members and farms. When necessary, I am sure we can all adapt together!


Beyond the CSA: Headwater at Home

create an order from Headwater's wide selection of FLX and NYS food producers - veggies and fruit fresh and frozen, meat, cheese, flour, granola, eggs and more!

Pickup or home delivery on THURSDAYS

SAFE, NO CONTACT PICKUP (default)
 - Stick and Stone Farm - 12-4pm
 - Pressbay Alley - 3-7pm
 - Ithaca Bakery Triphammer - 12-3pm
 - Eco Village - 1-5pm
* these pickups are no contact! just grab your box(es) and go - they will be labeled with your name
* details will be emailed Weds. afternoon

HOME DELIVERY (+$8.00)
MUST BE WITHIN
 - City of Ithaca
 - Village of Trumansburg
* limited number available each week
* delivered w/ masks and gloves to your porch
* if you are not in these zones but feel delivery is necessary, please contact Molly before ordering

A NOTE ON PERISHABLES
as the weather gets warmer, please consider whether you will be home to receive your order 
Many people order frozen, meat and dairy products. Headwater and Full Plate will get your food safely to your porch but we are not responsible for food that perishes after it has been delivered to your home. Pickup sites offer temperature control!

ordering open until Wednesday at noon for Thursday delivery


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