Green Options

The sales of organic foods have slowed in the last year, after almost ten years of at least 20% growth.  The economy has cooled even some of the hottest markets, including organics, but with 6% growth in 2008, the organic industry remains strong and resilient.  A terrific ecopreneurial opportunity exists for people interested in helping others set up, maintain and harvest organic gardens.  And the industry is about to get a big shot in the arm from the Obama Administration. 

Or at least, we hope it is.  Michael Pollan, sustainable food activist and author of several books, advocated for turning part of the White House lawn into an organic garden.  If you google “Obama Organic Garden”, you’ll see the overwhelmingly positive response from the blogosphere.  While the Obamas have not commented on the possibilities, I’d wager they’re considering it.  Their daughters attend a private school which uses organic ingredients in their food, unbleached napkins made from

Once upon a time, a not very long time time ago, Melissa Chmelar tried to bring a little bit of country to New York City. The Cordon Bleu Trained chef decided that New Yorkers deserved a sampling of the freshest organic produce that hands could pick.

Spoon Catering was born. After experiencing overwhelming success, Melissa developed Spoon storefront and TableSpoon. Since I’m not part of the super swanky New York set all of this has limited interest to me (my narcissism is well established).

What comes next is truly delightful. (big payoff after the jump!) —>