Sustainability experts often suggest eating locally as a way to reduce your "carbon footprint"—or in other words, your impact on the environment. Cleveland's climate doesn't lend itself to year-round outdoor produce cultivation; and when in-season, selection can be inconvenient to find, and expensive to purchase. Although it wasn't their plan initially, partners Trever Clatterbuck and Bob Gavlak are connecting Cleveland consumers directly with fresh foods—all locally grown, raised or produced, through their virtual farmer's market. Full article [1].
Win a free Fresh Fork CSA+ basket. [2]
Links:
[1] http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-7351-Exploring-Cleveland-Examiner~y2009m6d6-College-Students-Turned-Entrepreneurs-Grow-Fresh-Business-Idea-in-Cleveland
[2] http://triciachaves.blogspot.com/2009/06/weekly-giveaway-small-food-bag-from.html