What is Acme Farms + Kitchen?
We are Whatcom + Skagit County's simple solution to eating locally produced food. We not only find amazing growers and suppliers, we provide the tips, tools, and kits to make it fun! All you have to do is shop online and we will deliver your order to your home or office.
At Acme Farms + Kitchen we are committed to supplying REAL food. Shop with us and…
- Know WHERE and HOW your food is produced
- Help support local agriculture and build a truly sustainable food system
- Spend less time at the store and more time enjoying yummy food
Join today, you will not be disappointed!
How does it work?
First thing you need to do is SIGN UP!
The cost of signing up is only $60. $30 is a fully refundable box, bag, bottle and ice pack deposit and the other $30 is paid to our lead produce farmer Billy from Moondance Farm. Billy uses this to purchase seeds and equipment to grow amazingly delicious food. If you sign up and decide that AF+K is not for you, you have 3 weeks to cancel for a full refund.
Your membership fee is good for one FULL year! The renewal fee is just $30.
Look for our Welcome to AF+K email!
After paying your seed fee and deposit, we will send you a welcome letter and information including your log-in and password. This may take a couple days, but we will ensure that you receive your log in before the 10am Monday deadline. This log in is your ticket to…
Start shopping!
Shopping is simple and fun! Start by logging in, then sit back and enjoy your online shopping experience. We post menus, tips, and recipes on our blog, and if you are having trouble meal planning of the week, just check out our delicious AF+K Meal Kits or our Locavore Boxes which contain 3-5 meals. The only thing you need to remember is that all orders are due by Monday morning at 10 am.
Delivery + Pick Up
Picking up your order is always free. Just stop by our downtown Bellingham location at 1313 N State Street {alley} on Thursdays between 4-6. If this is not convenient for you, we are happy to deliver it to your home or workplace for a small fee of $4 [it may be slightly more if you live far, far away]. If you do not pick up your order on Thursday, you will need to make arrangements to pick up the order on Friday between 10-2.
Commitment
Although there is no formal commitment, to help our farmers and suppliers plan, we appreciate you ordering consistently either weekly or every other week. We also ask that each order placed be at least $45.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Is there a minimum weekly order?
Yes. Each time you place your order, it must exceed $45. Our mission is to create a truly sustainable food system by supporting MULTIPLE farmers and food producers. We believe a commitment from our members to support locally produced food at a $45 level is both reasonable and affordable. There are so many wonderful ways to support agriculture in Whatcom County, and if you are simply looking for high quality produce, we suggest you contact Osprey Hill Farm to learn about their CSA.
How long is my "Seed" Fee good for?
Your seed fee is good for twelve months.
Is everything offered on your website Certified Organic?
All of our vegetables grown by our lead farmer Billy are USDA Certified Organic. We also offer milk, cheese, grains, fruit and meat that are also certified organic, however the bottom line for all our products is that they must be produced in a sustainable and sensitive way, but they are not required to be certified. We know our farmers, and we know where and how your food is being produced.
What is a CSK?
A CSK is a Community Supported Kitchen. We are like a CSA [Community Supported Agriculture] but now we take locally harvested food to the next level by preserving it for the off season, and by using it to create nutrient dense meals. Check out our AF+K Meal Kits to see what's currently being offered.
What do you produce / farm in Acme?
We are currently producing lots of amazing produce, blueberries and fruit trees were planted a year ago, and we also have a bison heard. If you are serious about learning to farm, please contact us, our farm cooperative both encourages and supports new farmers.
Why did you start AF+K?
The number one reason we started AF+K was because we wanted to know where and how our food was produced. We also wanted someone to make it simple to buy high quality food AND support local farmers.
Contact AF+K
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The Founders
A Dream Realized
Joy and Cara are busy moms who have set out to make eating locally produced food simple. They are both trained as architects, they both have three year olds, and they both LOVE food. This project has opened their eyes to the true value of food, the challenges of farming, and the opportunity to develop a truly sustainable food system. Expect a lot from these girls, they have big plans for Whatcom County!
Dustin is heading up ACME Provisions and is working closely with our meat producers and butcher to create a package of sustainable meat that is both delicious and affordable . Meat shares will be available all Summer and Fall. Dustin is also a blueberry farmer at the Hudson Farm in Acme, and will be selling berries online in 2013.
