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Treat your senses to delicious, fresh yummies!
Harvested straight from the farm to your kitchen. Eat fresh with the seasons! Healthy, locally grown fruits and veggies for our Salt Spring community
Weekly Produce Box
Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is the best way to support us and ensure you have access to fresh, quality produce every week of the season. Prepay for a weekly box and when the time comes, we pick a delicious variety of freshly harvested food for your enjoyment.
CSAs are a great way to support farmers by helping them cover start of season costs while plants are growing, but before sales have started. It also allows us to grow a greater variety of produce for your enjoyment, and guarantees us an outlet for our crops.
By investing in our program you get the chance to give us feedback on what crops you would like to see grown. You can avoid grocery store mark-ups and lengthy market lines - and support us directly! Plus we send out a weekly newsletter with recipe ideas and farm updates.
Come to the farm to pick up, chat with us and see where your food is grown. A wonderful way to shrink the gap between producer and consumer and truly eat with the seasons.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to support the local community and yourself.
Become a Duck Creek VIP!
Why join our box program?
Fresh, Beautiful Produce – Picked fresh for your enjoyment, we grow a variety of fruits and veggies with our CSA customers in mind. We strive to provide staples while also introducing you to new vegetables. A great way to eat with the seasons!
Community – Get to know the people who grow your food and see where it comes from! We’ll keep you updated with our weekly newsletter including recipe ideas and inspiration.
Sustainability/Ecology – Joining a CSA is one of the best ways to support local, organic food systems. The way we grow food supports pollinators, species diversity, local food security and uses less carbon!
What will i get?
☸︎ We grow over 30 varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs including cherry tomatoes, snap peas, salad mix, carrots, melons and much more!
☸︎ All produce is picked within 48 hours
☸︎ Each week is a different mix
☸︎ We strive to provide staples while also introducing something new each week
☸︎ Preferred access to our small-batch crops
☸︎ See photos for sample boxes
Examples of CSA Boxes
Limited memberships available.
Faq
Is everything in the box grown at Duck Creek Farm?
Yes! Everything included in your box is grown on the farm, from seed, chemical free, with love.
How do I sign up?
Purchase online here, or email duckcreek@gmail.com to set up direct purchase by cash, cheque or e-transfer (auto-deposit). Please contact us to ensure your spot is secure before sending payment.
How much does it cost?
$30 per week.
Spring (May 3 - May 31) - $150 for 5 boxes
Summer (Jun 5/7 - Sep 18/20) - $480 for 16 boxes
Fall (Sep 27 - Oct 25) - $150 for 5 boxes
Contact us for direct purchase to avoid online mark-up.
Can I pay as I go?
No, payment must be made in full before the box program starts, but a 50% deposit can reserve your spot.
How long is the season?
This year we are breaking the growing season into three sections - Spring - 5 weeks (May 3 - May 31), Summer - 16 weeks (Jun 5/7 - Sep 20/22), and Fall - 5 weeks (Sep 27 - Oct 25). You can sign up for one or more - get a $10 discount if you join for the whole season! Make sure to sign up early to reserve your spot, especially if you want all three seasons together.
How do I get my veggies?
Pick up at the farm each Friday during Market hours between 3:00-5:30 p.m. For summer subscriptions, you can subscribe for a Wednesday pickup at the Farm between 3:00-5:30 p.m. instead.
What if I miss pick up?
If you can’t make the pick up, we will leave your veggies in a box in our farm stand (in the driveway, before the gate) for 24 hours. Please leave the bin.
What if I will be away?
If you know you’ll be away, please give us 2+ days warning and we can offer market credit instead, or you can gift your box to someone else. Cancellations on the day of are not honoured.
Can I do bi-weekly pick-ups?
Sorry we no longer offer bi-weekly pickup, but we encourage you to split it with a friend.
Can I cancel my subscription?
A refund will only be given if we can replace your membership with another customer.
What if there is a vegetable I don't want?
While we can't always accommodate everyone's preferences, if there is a fruit/vegetable you know you won't eat, we will have options for you to trade for something else you will.
Veggies: The most versatile, healthiest food source on the planet!
Shop Duck Creek Farm Csa
Find us at the Markets!
Markets are a great option for those that don't want to commit to the full season CSA, or don't live on the island. Prices are lower than the grocery store because there is no mark-up, and 100% of the money you spend goes directly to the farmers. Plus you get to meet the people doing it! An amazing way to connect with your food source, support the local economy, and eat well doing it. A true win-win situation.
We no longer participate in the famous Saturday Market, but be sure to come say hi on Tuesdays or Fridays!
Tuesday Market
Centennial Square
1:30 - 5:30 pm
Every Tuesday
June - October
The Tuesday market is not only a great food hub for both locals and tourists, it’s a great way to directly support growers and makers on SSI. The market is a wonderful source for local produce, cheese, wine, cider, sausages, sushi, treats & more! We harvest the day before to ensure our produce is as fresh as can be for Tuesday afternoon. We were voted the Best Market Vendor in 2019 and strive to hold to this high standard.
Friday Market
Duck Creek Farm
3:00 - 5:30 pm
Every Friday
June - October
Our Friday market is located on the farm and gives folks a chance to buy directly from us and skip the busy market lines. We grow a wonderful variety of fruits and vegetables that change with the seasons.
Everything is picked fresh within 48 hours for your enjoyment. Contact us in advance for bulk orders.
Other Outlets
We are blessed with the support of two/three of our local grocery stores: Country Grocer (374 Lower Ganges Rd), and Natureworks (116 Lower Ganges Rd). We regularly supply them with seasonally available produce including salad mix, arugula, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, eggplants, cabbage and herbs. This is a great way to support local growers while doing all your shopping in one place.
Our friends at Francis Bread also buy our veggies each week to incorporate into their delicious rustic, European-inspired lunch items. Their daily menus are crafted using the highest quality ingredients and showcase their time spent training in France and Australia. Truly one of the best places to eat on Salt Spring.
OCCASIONALLY AT:
Direct Purchase
If you are interested in buying a bulk amount of produce for an event (or on a regular basis), please reach out and we will try to fill your request.
We love providing salad and other goods for weddings and special dinners, or if you want to make a big batch of tomato sauce, let us know and we can set some aside for you.
We won't always be able to meet your needs, but it's always worth asking.
Thanks for your support and happy eating!
