Receiving, Storage & Handling
Traditional farm foods often need quick sorting, cold storage, or freezer planning when they arrive. These guides cover first-15-minute checklists, thawing questions, and household setup.
Read them before a larger order lands so you know where items go and what to check on delivery day. Return to the [Education Library](/pages/education) for product and membership guides.
Thawing/Softening in Transit
When Your Order Arrives: First 15 Minutes ChecklistUse this Amish Products Association arrival checklist to unpack mixed orders, sort frozen, chilled, dry, baked, prepared, and shelf-stable items, and contact...
Cold Storage Basics for Traditional Farm FoodsLearn how to prepare refrigerator and freezer space for Amish Products Association orders, organize mixed shipments, rotate older items forward, and follow p...
Storage Guide by Product TypeA practical APA storage guide for raw dairy, cultured dairy, meats, poultry, eggs, broth, fats, baked goods, pantry goods, fermented foods, and prepared foods.
Freezer Planning for Bulk OrdersLearn how to plan freezer space before placing larger APA orders for meat, broth, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, seasonal items, family orders, and buyi...