The Farmer’s Dinner
Welcome.
The Farmer’s Dinner came from a desire to share local food from local farms with local families. We wanted to offer convenience and consistency while building community with like-minded folks who were searching for more connection with their food and farmers.
We also wanted to support other farms by including their products in our box program, allowing them to focus on growing rather than selling, while bringing our customers a wider array of items than our farm alone could produce.
Why ‘The Farmer’s Dinner’?
When we launched the program, it didn’t have a name, but I knew it would come to me eventually. ‘The Farmer’s Dinner’ popped into my head while lying in bed one night after being awoken by the farm’s resident mischief-maker (aka our kitten, Delphine). The premise behind our box program really is to eat like a farmer - it’s about appreciating what is in season, valuing the whole animal, and learning to try different things. Our boxes are ‘Farmer’s Choice’ which means the farm chooses which items go in each month, but each family is given a survey to fill out when they sign up that allows them to share their preferences, which we do our best to accommodate. For example, some families are “no leafy greens” while others are “only dark meat” or “gluten free.”
How it Works
The boxes are offered in 3 different sizes - small ($100 value), medium ($150 value) and large ($200 value). Your box will be delivered to your door on either the 2nd Friday of the month (for Sooke and East Sooke residents) or the 4th Friday of the month (for everywhere else in Greater Victoria). When you sign up online, you can choose to pay by credit card, or etransfer. Your credit card will be automatically charged each month prior to you receiving your box, and we ask that e-transfers are sent promptly. You have the ability to skip a month if needed, and also to cancel your subscription at any time.
What’s in a Box?
Each box is curated for each individual family and reflects the season, so they all look a little different each month! Our October boxes included pork, beef, eggs, parsley, carrots, kale, chard, squash, tomatoes and mushrooms.
How Do I Sign Up?
We are currently at capacity, however we are taking a waitlist and will add new customers as soon as possible! To sign up, complete the form below. If we can answer any questions, please reach out to info@brassbellfarm.com
