The most common questions for NEW CSA Members are:
(also check out our What is a CSA? Page)
Q. What! I order for the whole year?
A. Yep, that's right. When we open our online shop from November 30th to January 18th you order ALL your meat for the year in one go (don't be daunted as we can assist with this so do reach out). Not only does this offer food security for you, but it gives us an idea of what we need to farm for the year ahead, giving us our farming security. A win-win for all and a solidarity economy to boot.
Q: Will I have enough space in my freezer?
A: A half lamb or a beef box fits into the top shelf of most domestic freezers (with room for peas and ice cream), to give you some indication. Usually, people receive their order and freeze all the meat except what they will eat in the following two weeks.
Q: When will my meat be delivered?
A: We deliver three times a year, the first delivery being mid-March, the second in mid-July, and the third in mid-November. Depending on the size of your yearly order, you may be done and dusted in a single delivery, or if you have a larger share, you may receive multiple deliveries over the course of the year.
Example: A share of half a lamb and 10kg of beef will arrive in two deliveries; whereas a share of 2.5 lamb and 50kgs of beef is likely to be delivered in 3 deliveries, unless of course, you request to have it all delivered in one go. This is when a big freezer is great.
We will deliver directly to your home address. The delivery will come via our refrigerated courier, Blackbird Logistics, or in very few instances, another third party.
Please note: You will always receive at least 2 weeks advance notice as to when you will receive your delivery. Once the date has been set there won’t be wriggle room on this, I’m afraid, and we will be asking you to make it work or to have a neighbour pick it up, or phone a friend. We have little to no freezer space to hold your meat for you and storage or re-delivery will incur costs and could mean that you will receive frozen meat.
Q: Where do you deliver to?
A. We deliver only within Victoria. If you are outside of Melbourne, get in contact to check if we can deliver to you. A delivery charge may be incurred if you are outside of our regular areas.
Q: When and how can I become a member?
A: You can become a member anytime during the year. Orders are placed between November 30th and January 18th every year. To become a member, go to the contact page and join our mailing list. No cost! (apart from purchasing our delicious meat of course)
Q: How does my lamb get delivered?
A: For the majority of people, they will take a half-lamb delivery per delivery.
As a minimum, we sell half a lamb, so 1 unit is a half lamb; 2 units are 1 whole lamb, etc.
Q: How does my beef get delivered?
A: All our beef packs are 10kg and contain a variety of cuts from the entire animal. There are 3 varieties of packs to suit your individual taste. If you are a family, you would probably consider 40-50kg per year. This would be delivered over approximately 3 times a year (or all at once if you have the freezer space, let us know when you place your order). If you are a couple, then 20- 40 kg will keep you covered, and as an individual, you may find 10-20kg hits the spot.
Q: What's the minimum that I can order?
A: For lamb, it is half a lamb. For beef, a 10kg beef box is the minimum and this will fit in most domestic freezers.
Q: What's typically in half a lamb?
A: We have three versions of a half lamb available. They are:
1/2 Lamb Thrill of the Grill
1/2 Lamb Mostly Roast
1/2 Lamb Meat in the Middle
As the titles suggest, they are tailored for grilling, roasting, and a bit of everything in between, respectively.
In the shop, you will find a more extensive description of each box.
Q. What does 10kg of beef look like?
A. All of the Beef boxes contain the following base of cuts:
- Prime steaks, like Eye fillet, Scotch fillet, or Porterhouse.
- One roast.
- Minced beef.
- Gourmet sausages.
- Slow-cooking cuts like Osso Buco or diced beef.
Depending on which box you choose, additional cuts tailored to individual tastes are added, for example, if you choose the Classical BBQ Box, you get all of the above AND extra cuts that suit grilling.
Q: How will my meat be packaged?
A: All cuts, except cuts with bones, will be sealed in cryovac bags and then packed in a double-walled insulated cardboard box for delivery.
Q: I have no idea how much to order for the year! Help!
A. If you only want lamb, then we suggest a minimum of 1 lamb to 1.5 lamb; but obviously, you know how much your household eats...If you only want beef, then use the suggestions we have mentioned under "How does my beef get delivered?" If you want beef and lamb, then start with half a lamb and a 10kg box and tweak it as you see fit.
A lot of first-time CSA Members don't order enough to feed themselves during the year, so have a think about what a half lamb provides in terms of cuts, and adjust from there
Q: Who Are Your Regenerative Farmers in 2026?
- Martin and Rebeka Axon-Johansson at Glendalough Farm will provide beef.
- Burke Brandon - lamb from Bena, from his certified organic property.
Q: Payments?
Please hold off paying until January 2026...it helps with our books! Upfront or monthly payments are accepted*
We will send you an invoice by the end of January.
*Please get in contact to discuss payment options and terms
Covered CSA
Please do consider contributing even a small amount to our Covered CSA share. This adds up quickly when we all put in. The meat is donated to local food charities in need. Baw Baw Food Hub has received donations from us in 2024 and 2025.
If the above is baffling, please do get in touch.
Check in with me (Rebeka) about anything you need to. My number is: 0420 513 092 or email me at rebeka@glendaloughfarms.com.au.
Thank you for letting us be your farmers.
Rebeka, Martin, Huxley, and Rohan