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Tell CSA Members What's in the Box — and Let Them Swap in Time

CSA members hate surprise kohlrabi. Announce each week's box contents a few days early with a swap window, and pack from the final counts.

difficulty Beginnersetup 25 minresult Members get boxes they actually want, swaps happen before packing, and less produce comes back rejected.
  1. 1

    Announce the Box

    Add a Schedule Trigger emailing the week's contents days before packing.

  2. 2

    Open the Swap Window

    Include swap options with a firm deadline.

  3. 3

    Collect the Swaps

    Log each member's choices in the sheet.

  4. 4

    Pack From Final Counts

    Add a cutoff step producing the pack list per share size.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow with a test week. Confirm swaps roll into the pack list.

Frequently asked questions

Do swaps reduce churn?

Massively — the #1 CSA cancellation reason is unwanted produce piling up.

Recipes too?

Attach a recipe for the week's unusual item — it converts skeptics into fans of the weird vegetables.

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