Hi all,
Like you, we are listening, reading and watching the news almost constantly in an attempt to stay informed of current events related to the Coronavirus, COVID-19. We have been informed that, as of today (3/12/2020) the Davis Farmers Market will go ahead as scheduled for the foreseeable future. Here is part of the message we received from market management regarding their plans for the market:
“We plan to continue to operate our certified farmers’ markets regularly for the foreseeable future as the Yolo County Emergency Operations Center has authorized the markets as essential food outlets, equal to any of the supermarkets in Davis. We are pleased with this determination, especially now when people need access to healthy fruits and vegetables, and other wholesome foods.
As concerns about the spread of COVID-19 (known as Coronavirus) grows, we are all working diligently to respond through modified operations, additional communications, and, as needed, contingency plans.
Market Staff have developed a health and safety protocol for our markets including sanitizing equipment and frequently touched areas. We will have several hand washing stations located throughout the market and hand sanitizers at those stations.”
They have also provided market vendors with best-practice guidelines and protocols to minimize risk to ourselves and our patrons. With that in mind, we plan to attend market, as usual, until advised otherwise.
However, we also realize the very real concerns of our customers and have decided to offer a Home Delivery Service until such time as concerns about the spread of COVID-19 subside.
To enable this service we have added our items to our Online Store including individual cuts of pork, lamb, chicken and our pasture-raised eggs. We will be delivering to Davis and Sacramento customers on Saturday March 14th, 21st and into the future as needed. We will be delivering to our Ashland and Medford customers on Thursday , March 19th and on April 2nd. Our Mount Shasta and Siskiyou County customers should expect delivery on Mondays throughout the month of March. Ranch pick up is also available.
We are asking for a $50 minimum order to take advantage of our Free Delivery option. Please use our farmstand to place your order. If you don’t see the particular item you are looking for, feel free drop us an email at farmhouse@skyelarkranch.com.
Please share this email with friends and family who may be interested in our farm products. This epidemic has already started to have negative effects on our sales and therefore our business sustainability. We greatly appreciate your continued support to keep good food coming from our farm to your plate.
Thank you and stay healthy!
Gillies, Alexis and Isla
