Seasonal Hand-Picked Produce Box – Des Moines, Iowa
Savor the flavors of the season with our hand-picked produce box, filled with fruits and vegetables grown in our regenerative farmstead orchard near Des Moines. Each box features a rotating selection of fresh-picked produce—ranging from familiar favorites to unique heirloom and specialty varieties you won’t find in most grocery stores. Grown without synthetic chemicals, nurtured by healthy soil, and harvested at peak ripeness, every bite is bursting with freshness and flavor.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Regeneratively Grown – Supports soil health, biodiversity, and pollinators
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Hand-Picked for Peak Flavor – Harvested at the perfect time for taste & nutrition
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Unique & Familiar Varieties – Seasonal staples plus heirloom and specialty produce
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Fresh & Local – Grown in our orchard right here in Madison County, Iowa
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Delivered to Your Door – in Des Moines, Iowa and surrounding suburbs (see full list below)
What's In Season?
- Spring: Asparagus, Honeyberries, Rhubarb,
- Summer: Asparagus, Honeyberries, Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Apples, Rhubarb, Cherries, Plums, Peaches, Fig
- Fall: Apples, Blackberries, Raspberries, Plums, Peaches, Pears, Fig
- Year-Round: Greenhouse produce, Preserved Farm Goods
Limited Supply:
Our produce boxes change with the seasons, and quantities are limited. Farm members receive first priority in selecting subscriptions. When available, boxes are offered on a first-come, first-served basis—so subscribe early or join our wait list to secure your spot.
Local Delivery Area:
Altoona, Ankeny, Beaverdale, Bevington, Clive, Cumming, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Martensdale, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Prole, Saylorville, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights
Don’t miss out—taste the best of every season, straight from our farm to your table.
STORAGE & HANDLING
EGGS:
Our eggs are brushed clean but unwashed for maximum nutrition benefits and an extended shelf life - no refrigeration needed!
Unwashed eggs can be stored at room temperature for 3 weeks or longer if kept cool. This is safe because they retain the natural protective bloom on their shell, which helps keep bacteria out.
If the eggs are washed (wet-washed), this bloom is removed, and the eggs must be refrigerated immediately to reduce risk of Salmonella. Washed eggs must be stored in the refrigerator and will keep for up to 4 months.
Always wash hands and preparation surfaces after handling eggs.
PRODUCE:
Enjoy your produce within the first 3–5 days for maximum freshness and flavor, though heartier items like root vegetables and squash may last longer when stored properly.
CHICKEN:
To keep your pasture-raised chicken safe and delicious, please follow these guidelines:
- Store fresh chicken in the refrigerator at 40°F or below. Use within 1–2 days of delivery.
- For longer storage, freeze immediately. Whole chickens keep best for up to 12 months in the freezer.
- Always thaw in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. Allow approximately 24 hours per 4–5 pounds of chicken.
- Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces thoroughly after handling raw poultry.
- Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F, measured at the thickest part of the breast or thigh.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
This item is not eligible for return; however, if there is any issue with your order, please reach out to hello@havenacresiowa.com and we'll work to make it right.
We deliver locally to the following cities in Central Iowa: Altoona, Ankeny, Beaverdale, Bevington, Clive, Cumming, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Martensdale, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Prole, Saylorville, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights. Zip Codes included: 50009, 50023, 50021, 50310, 50033, 50229, 50325, 50061, 50311, 50312, 50321, 50315, 50314, 50392, 50309, 50319, 50983, 50316, 50320, 50317, 50032, 50981, 50111, 50323, 50131, 50160, 50211, 50327, 50313, 50322, 50398, 50263, 50266, 50265, and 50324.
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