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'Vegi boxes' have a long tradition in organic farming. In the original schemes customers signed up to receive boxes of a standard value for a set period, normally for a whole season. All or the majority of the produce was grown on the farm supplying the boxes or came from neighbouring farms. Ideally the produce was seasonal, i.e., only those crops that grew well at that time of year were used. Also the farmer, rather than the customer, decided what produce went into the box. |
This arrangement enabled the farmer to predict demand, thus minimising wastage, and it made packing easy as all the boxes were the same. This meant that farmers costs were reduced and, therefore, the price of the final box was lower. Customers were also guaranteed the freshest produce with a minimum of food miles. Often great friendships developed between the farmer and the customers - to the point that customers would volunteer to help on the farm at times of peak labour demand! |
The Stonebridge Vegibox scheme
(This scheme is kindly funded by SEVERN-TRENT WATER)
We believe that we offer the right balance between the original ideals of box schemes and providing good service to you. We include a fair proportion of our own fresh-from-the-field produce, great value for money, the ability to order as frequently or infrequently as you like and we can even tell you what will be in your box before you order.
Once again the scheme has proved very successful. It has ended now but hopefully will start up again next year.
You can order your Vegibox using any of 5 methods....
We will let you know when your vegibox is ready for collection
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