US (IL): Organic food stores promises bright future to Chicago farmers
“Food is a disaster in this country, consumers around Chicago want to be sure that the products they are consuming are fresh and grown in a proper way without much chemicals,” says Courtney Nulicek, a buyer at my urban orchard. “We work with farmers from Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana to bring their products to consumers in Chicagoland, the close working relationship helps ensure our consumers get right foods on their table,” she says in an interview.
Urban Orchard works with between 14 to 40 farmers and carry products from Midwest businesses such as the Hardin Farms, Twin Garden Farms, Dotson’s Farm, Milo’s Farm – Free range Eggs, Circle Q7 Ranch – Grassfed Beef, and Specialty Pasta – Fresh Pasta. She says the new concept supports sustainable and organic farming which basically strive to keep carbon footprint small and the quality of products high.
“But I think also we are gaining popularity with farmers as we offer ready market for their produce, we keep prices competitive making farming attractive to them.” The organic food industry has consistently seen sales increase, rising from $1 billion in 1990 to $26.7 billion in 2010.
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