Grain bundles will be available to pick up in Winnipeg over 3 days next week (Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon, and all day Saturday) to help ensure that we are able to keep the curbside pick-ups running smoothly.
Please choose a time slot on the calendar below, but take the time with a grain of salt. If you choose the 11:20 time slot, feel free to come any time between 11:20 and 11:40. It’s an approximation so that we know people will generally be spaced out evenly throughout the day. If you’re a bit early or a bit late that should be just fine. We’re planning 5 minutes for each pick-up, but please give yourself 20-30 minutes in case we’re running a bit behind. Having never organized curbside pick-ups before, i’m hoping that we’ll be able to keep up, but there’s always that “what if” question lingering in my mind. Those of you who joined our CSA the first year might recall the line stretching out the door at Torque Brewery into the -40 day outside….yup….that’s still lingering in the back of my mind 😉
On Thursday and Friday afternoons (January 14th and 15th), we will be giving priority to those who have purchased veggie bundles, so that we can get the sprouts to you as fresh and green as possible. If you have ordered a veggie bundle but can only come on Saturday, we will keep your sprouts refrigerated so they should still be looking green and lovely when you come. If you didn’t order a veggie bundle but would still prefer a Thursday or Friday pick-up, that’s fine too…there should be enough space for about 20 or 30 non-veggie-ites to jump on board those days as well.
If you signed up for home delivery, deliveries will take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as well, and I will be sending out a more precise schedule shortly. Grain bundles will be packed in cardboard boxes so they should be fairly resilient if they need to be left outside on your doorstep, but for those with veggie bundles, you will need to be home to receive the order to ensure that nothing gets frosty while waiting for you.
Pick-ups in Brandon will be at 134 Waterloo Crescent on Wednesday, January 13th between 6:00 and 7:00pm. If you can’t make it during that time, please let me know, and we’ll make other arrangements. Those who signed up for home delivery in Brandon will have their bundles delivered on Wednesday evening as well.
If you would prefer to pick up your grain bundle out at our farm near Lundar, you are certainly welcome to do so. Because of covid restrictions, we aren’t able to offer tours of the mill, but you’re welcome to make use of our ski trails and sauna while you’re here (https://adagioacres.com/trail-sauna/). Please select the “Tuesday January 19th” option on the pick-up schedule so we know to set your share aside, and then get in touch via email to arrange a day/time of your choice (any time really, but not earlier than the 19th).
We’re looking forward to seeing you all soon!
