Box Schemes

The box schemes brings back trust, human scale and a local identity to food. The closer link between farmer and consumer tends to guarantee the quality of the food. Box schemes are based on a rationale that payment is not just for the food, but for support of the farm as a whole. Providing greater connection between the farmer and the consumer encourages social responsibility, increases the understanding of farming issues amongst consumers, and results in greater diversity in the farmed landscape.

This system was developed by farmers to shortcut the extended food supply chain and sell their fresh produce direct to local consumers. A number of variations to the basic system exist and there are an increasing number of home delivery businesses that buy their produce from farms and wholesalers.

How does the Organic Collective's box scheme work?

Clean Great Tasting Food, Protecting Our Environment,
Community Co-operation & Empowerment, Sustainable Living,
Group Buying Power, Ethical & Ecological Agriculture & Business.