FAQ’s

How The Farmer's Cart Works

What do you get?

          You will receive a container of fresh produce delivered to your door on a weekly basis.  It will consist of a variety of seasonal fruits & vegetables.  Your container will also include a recipe to highlight one of the week’s selected items.  You will also be able to choose some great add on items to complete your order.  We offer two container sizes.  The personal package, which is perfect for one person or a couple.  And a family package , which is ideal for a family of 4 or 5 people.  An email newsletter will be sent out weekly to all members about the expected pick of the week & seasonal add ons. 

A sample of our Early Summer Package is below:

Strawberries, Lettuce, Mixed Greens, Snap Peas, Shell Peas, Arugula, Spinach, Radishes, Broccoli, Scallions, Swiss Chard, Herbs, Honey &  Syrup

All items are subject to change due to availability at our farms.  We will soon be adding green beans, cucumbers, peppers, cherry tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, and garlic and more  to our weekly selection.  Please email us with questions or to receive our most current list.  thefarmerscart@verizon.net 

Where is it from?

          One of the aspirations of this business is to allow people to be more informed about where their food is from.  We work with a number of small local farms and vendors to supply our boxes.  Below is a list of main suppliers.  We encourage you visit & learn more about these great farms:

• Tangerini’s, Spring Street Farm, Millis, MA

          www.tangerinisfarm.com

• Sunshine Farms, Sherborn, MA

           www.sunshinefarmma.com

• Dowse Orchards, Sherborn, MA

           www.dowseorchards.com

• The Natick Community Organic Farm, Natick, MA

           www.natickfarm.org

• Iron Horse Farm, Sherborn, MA

         www.ironhorsefarm.org  

• B & R Artisan Bread, Framingham, MA

         www.brartisanbread.com  

Where do we deliver?

We currently deliver to Natick, Sherborn, Wayland, Wellesley, and Weston.  As our business grows we will add new delivery routes.  If you live outside of our delivery area please send us an email with your location.  We will update you when service begins in your community.

When do we deliver?

We deliver every Thursday so you will have all your great produce ready for the weekend.  You need not be home to receive you delivery.  We provide a covered container to keep your purchase fresh and to prevent tampering.  Please let us know your preference for where to leave your container at check out. 

Where will you leave my order?

A shaded area would be ideal for warm days.  Please let us know your preference for where to leave your container at check out.  (Such as a back door, porch, in front of the garage, etc)  It is important to us that your produce is handled carefully.  On hot days,  consider leaving out a cooler and we will transfer you goods so the remain fresh. 

What should I do with my empty container?

Please leave your box out the following week for exchange.  There is a $15 fee for unreturned containers.  Our weekly newsletter will update you about our delivery window in your area.

What if I need to skip a week?

If you will be out of town or need to skip a week, please notify us by email.  We will honor all requests that are placed before 10am Tuesday mornings.  Your communication will help us avoid waste and spoilage.

Can I customize my order?

Need extra corn for a BBQ? Strawberries for margaritas? Or hate broccoli?   When possible we are happy accommodate requests.  Our boxes will reflect what is being harvested that week.  If you have a request, please submit it by email before 10am Tuesday morning for the current weekly delivery.

Is your website secure?

To protect your privacy The Farmer's Cart sign up page uses secure server softwere (SSL). This means that you are transferred to a secure area of our host's server that uses SSL software.  So the information that you send is encrypted so that only we can view your personal information. You will notice that the our address will have https:// rather than the typical http:// indicating a secure server and that a padlock will appear at the bottom of the page or in your browser's menu. We do not share any information about our customers.  The information we request is strictly for deliveries & billing, and our newsletters. 

How fresh is our produce?

We make every effort to get you your produce in the quickest amount of time.  In most cases you will receive your order within 36 hrs of its harvest. Having our customers enjoy their fresh picked vegetables & fruit is our goal.