De Wassende Maan CV
De Wassende Maan is a biodynamic organic farm and consumer cooperative based in Astene-Deinze, in the Ghent region of Belgium. Since 1979, it has combined farming, direct sales, and cooperative ownership to make local, seasonal, and organic food easier to access for households in the area. The company serves consumers who want fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, potatoes, and other bio groceries through a mix of subscription boxes, an online webshop, and a farm shop. It positions itself as a short-chain, trustworthy, and practical food partner: produce comes from its own fields and from carefully selected local and short-chain suppliers, with delivery organized through pickup points rather than home delivery. Core Values Biodynamic and organic farming : The farm says it works 100% biodynamically, without synthetic sprays or artificial fertilizers, and has carried the Demeter label since 1986. Short chain and local sourcing : Direct contact, short supply chains, and close relationships with local producers are central to how the company works and how it builds its assortment. Sustainability : The farm emphasizes composting, biodiversity, water management, zero-waste packaging for boxes, and a business model that aims to be ecologically and financially durable. Community and inclusion : As a consumer cooperative, it stresses shared responsibility, customer involvement, and cooperation with social initiatives and inclusive projects on the farm. Freshness and seasonality : The company highlights harvest from its own fields, seasonal eating, and recipes that help customers cook with what is in season. Unique Aspects Consumer cooperative ownership : Customers can become co-owners and help steer the business through shareholding, annual meetings, and cooperative participation. Demeter pioneer : The farm says it has carried the Demeter label since 1986 and describes itself as the first Flemish biodynamic farm to do so. 50 pickup points : Orders are distributed through 50 pickup points in the Ghent and Deinze region, which supports a low-home-delivery, short-chain model. Large combined assortment : The webshop and farm shop together offer a broad range of about 3,000 products, while the farm itself also serves as a direct source of fresh produce. Social partnerships on the farm : The company works with initiatives such as Groeisels, Zonnehoeve Living+, Steunpunt Groene Zorg vzw, and the Christoforus community for inclusive tasks and support activities on the farm.