Weekly Vegetable Boxes in Chicago
What to expect with your weekly box:
- Freshness: The ripe produce in our boxes is fresh picked daily and will have been picked about 48 hours before it is delivered to you.
- No Risk for You: We will guarantee that if we cannot fill our boxes we will partner with neighboring farmers with quality produce. If that is not possible we will promptly refund whatever we cannot fulfill.
- Educational Experience: Part of the satisfaction of subscribing to our weekly produce boxes is that it provides a direct connection between the farmer and consumer, a rare relationship in our society. Not only are you purchasing fresh and healthy produce, we will keep you informed through farm updates, agricultural news, recipes, storage tips. All the information you need to go along with the vegetables you will be receiving.
- Quality at a Reasonable Price: What we have seen with regard to purchasing vegetables in Chicago, especially at chain grocery stores, is that there are very few options where price and quality are not a tradeoff. You shouldn't have to choose between one or the other, so we have made both our priority. By signing up with our weekly box program you will be purchasing directly from the grower, meaning no middle men increasing prices and the unrivaled quality of fresh, local vegetables.
- Relationship with Your Farmer: Of all things you consume, don't you think it makes the most sense for you to know where your food comes from? This is true even more so today than it was in the past. Just within the past year there have been three health-related vegetable scares: spinach, tomatoes, and jalapenos. By cultivating a relationship directly with us, your food supplier, you can be sure you are getting a safe product. This relationship also adds the component of accountability that is necessary for quality; one which you won't find in a typical grocery store.
- Actually Save Money by Eating Out Less: What we found from feedback from customers last season was that on average a family of 4 ate out at least 2 times less per week, as they were more motivated to prepare a healthier meal at home with our produce. I cannot stress the point that these weekly vegetable boxes actually pay for themselves when considering the money saved from eating out, while also providing a much healthier, more satisfying dining experience at home.
Pricing - $330 / 12 weeks
An additional 4-8 week option will be made available in July depending on the weather conditions
Give us a call, we are willing to personally work with you to find a payment schedule that works for you.
This includes a healthy bushel portion of 12-15 items, a few are listed below.
Harvest dates and crop progress vary throughout the season, but you can expect to see these items plus a few others at some point throughout the summer and fall:
- Tomatoes (Beefsteak, Roma, Cherry)
- Russet potatoes
- Greens (Kale, Chard, Mustard, Turnip)
- Salad Greens
- Bell Peppers
- Hot peppers (Jalapeno, Pablano, Hot banana, Serrano)
- Cantaloupe
- Green Beans
- Sweet Onions
- Zucchini
- Yellow Squash
- Sweet Corn
- Cucumbers
- Sweet Potatoes
- Red Peppers
- Acorn Squash
- Butternut Squash
- And many others (We are always keeping a prospective list of items to try in the future, your recommendations are appreciated.)
Other Items: In addition to our produce we are looking to partner with local fresh egg producers, flower growers, fruit growers, and possibly others.
Sign Up Today!
Sign up for our Summer/Fall 2010 Weekly Vegetable Boxes!
This includes a healthy 3/4 bushel portion of 8-10 items a week- 12 Weeks: July - September
See Us at Chicago Farmer's Markets
Click on the links for information about each market.Andersonville Farmer's Market
Wednesdays 4pm - 8pm
Kankakee Farmer's Market
Saturdays 4pm - 8pm
Brookfield Farmer's Market
Saturdays 7am - 1pm
Logan Square Famer's Market
Sundays 10am - 3pm
