General Questions
What’s the difference between 'sustainable', 'organic' and 'clean'?
‘Sustainable’ farmers also maintain the health of the water, land, and soil via farming methods. Transportation, packaging, and the overall environmental impact are also considered.
‘Clean’ food has not been processed or altered from its natural state. It contains no added chemicals, sugars or fats.
Whether certified organic or not, all of our farmers use sustainable farming methods to produce clean food. For our farmers, sustainability is not a trend. This is their lifestyle, their belief, and their passion. It is why we choose to support them.
What does 'no chemicals' mean?
Organic and sustainable farms do use naturally occurring chemicals such as elemental sulphur to benefit their crops. If ever a questionable substance is used, we will disclose it to you.
We do our best to source food in it’s purest form, which means there are no artificial preservatives, no additives, no artificial colours, flavours, or artificial sweeteners.
Are all of your products organic?
Is it more expensive because it's organic?
Is there a membership fee?
What do you do with leftover food?
Are the markets inspected?
Are you accepting new farmers/producers?
Are you hiring?
Ordering & Pickup
When and where do I pick up my order?
We have several convenient pickup market locations Friday afternoon, and delivery is available in Guelph and through out the Kitchener-Waterloo city limits on Friday afternoons and Saturdays.
The Brookfront Farm Store is located at 2053 Bridge Street, New Dundee, and is open until 6 pm on Friday, and 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday. Market pickup at this location is from 3 pm – 6 pm on Fridays, and 10 am – 4 pm Saturdays
Guelph pick-up is at the Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street from 3:30 pm- 5:30 pm (winter hours) on Fridays.
Kitchener- Waterloo pick-up is at The Alpine Club located at 464 Maple Ave, Kitchener from 3:30 pm- 5:30 pm (winter hours) on Fridays.
Woodstock pick-up is at St. John’s Anglican Church Eastwood, 685860 Oxford 2, from 3:30 pm- 5:30 pm (winter hours) on Fridays.
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Do I need to sign up, or can I just pop in?
Is there a minimum order?
Do you deliver?
Delivery is now available in Guelph, and the Kitchener and Waterloo city limits on Friday afternoons (after 3 pm) and Saturday. A small fee of $6 will apply.
What types of payment do you accept?
Can I create a standing order?
I don't have time to collect my order!
Can I send someone else to pick up my order?
What if I miss the pick up time?
A product I ordered didn't come in – now what?
Do you have a return or exchange policy?
Products
Is the food fresh?
The product I want is sold out, now what?
Are the ingredients listed on baked goods?
What if I’m not happy with a product?
You don't have the size or quantity I am looking for.
Can I go to the farms myself?
All Things Tea, Colour Paradise, Elora Bread Trading Company, Walker’s Blueberries, Apple Top Farm, Warner’s Farm, Weir’s Lane Lavender & Apiary, and Snyders Heritage Farm sell to the public. Check their websites for hours and locations.