I’m so psyched to be a member of Chicago Locavores now. The group’s blog does these great little interviews with local businesses that focus on buying local.
I’m definitely intrigued with Irv & Shelly’s Fresh Picks. This couple has this great to-you-door fresh produce delivery business that rivals the idea of a CSA. Not only do they get the produce from local farmers with sustainable practices — when possible — they also deliver.
They’ve basically done all the hard worked…tracked down the organic farmers, forged the relationships and developed a sophisticated delivery system, that I’m happy to learn reaches in to my zip code.
What a fantastic idea, especially now that there is more and more competition to even join a CSA. I’m hearing there’s a waiting lists for the CSA that delivers to our neighborhood.
Virtual Farmgirl 