Frequently Asked Questions

About Our Produce

What is available to buy?

You can buy seasonal, fresh vegetables, eggs and salads grown here at Forglen Farm. Each week we post what is available on our Facebook page. We also offer products from select local producers, whose products we love and think you will too.

Is everything grown on your farm?

All the vegetables, microgreens and eggs, have been grown at our farm. However, we do offer produce from trusted local producers who share our standards.

Is the produce organic?

No, we are not organic certified.

Why isn't every product available to buy each week?

Everything we grow is seasonal, which means product availability changes as the seasons change. We are very much dependent on the weather, and it has a big impact on how much is available and when.

How fresh is the produce?

Exceptionally fresh. Most items are harvested within 24 hours of delivery. That's the advantage of small‑scale, local growing.

Do I need to wash the veg?

We recommend you wash everything before eating.

What if I have allergies?

If you have any questions regarding allergens, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Is your packaging recyclable?

We are aiming for our packaging to either be reusable or recyclable. The microgreens packaging and egg boxes are both fully recyclable.

Placing an Order & Payments

How do I order?

Each week we post what's currently available on our Facebook page. You can place your order by messaging us directly on Facebook, emailing us, or using our website's contact form. Just let us know what you would like, and we'll get back to you to confirm!

Is there a minimum order value?

No, there is no minimum order value.

How do your veg boxes work?

Rather than offering a mystery veg box, we allow you to pick and choose exactly what you want: a build-your-own box. Items grown or produced at Forglen Farm are eligible for our build-your-own box multi-buy discounts. You can view our current offers page for more details.

How do I pay for my order?

When you place an order, we will send you an invoice that you can pay easily by bank transfer. Alternatively, you can pay with cash upon delivery, or we can take a card payment directly when we deliver your order.

I am a local business/cafe/restaurant, can you supply me?

Absolutely, we already work with a number of local businesses and are always keen to work with more. If you would like to chat about working together, please get in touch. There is one exception to this: we cannot supply shops/cafes/bakeries etc with eggs.

Subscriptions

Are you offering subscriptions?

We have decided not to offer subscriptions at the moment, but this is something we may offer at a later date.

Delivery and Collection

Do you offer delivery?

Yes, we offer free delivery if you live within 6 miles of Aberchirder, Banff, Huntly or Turriff. If you live outside our delivery areas, please get in touch with us.

How much is delivery?

Delivery is completely free!

What if I'm not home for delivery?

No problem. Contactless deliveries are common: just let us know about a safe place for us to leave your delivery when you message us your order.

When do you deliver?

Currently, we deliver on a Sunday and most deliveries are conducted during the day. If you need special arrangements, just let us know when ordering.

Can I ask for the delivery to be at a specific time?

At the moment, we do not have the capacity to deliver at a specific time. If you do not think you will be in, please leave details of a safe place when placing your order.

Is there somewhere I can collect my order from?

At the moment we only offer delivery.

About Our Farm

Can I visit your farm?

No. If this ever changes, we will let you know via our Facebook page.

Will you still be attending Farmers Markets?

Absolutely, we love attending the markets. Our regular markets are Huntly (first Saturday of the month), Dufftown (second Saturday of the month), and Foggie (third Saturday of the month). Follow our Facebook page to keep up to date with our market schedule.