Epicure
zero confusion. We always try
to r t y o a th n o r
for items that do not grow in our
area, or are out of season to grow
in our area.
What does “organic” mean to you?
To me organic means “pure” or
how food should be. Just food.
You shouldn’t feel at risk for health
issues by eating “food”. So to me,
organic means, “What food
SHOULD be!”
Is it true you grew up on a farm?
Yes. I grew up between Illinois, and
Arizona. My dad is a farmer in the
Midwest, and my mother comes
from a long line of farmers as well.
Having been raised on a farm and
brought up by a family of farmers
in the Midwest, I’ve come to
understand how much care should
go into the food we eat by those
who grow it.
What is your favorite
childhood memory?
I always loved going out in the
combine with my Dad. I also was
very fond of the John Deer riding
lawnmower, I wanted so badly to
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off r to o yar
just to drive the lawnmower.
What is the benefit of your service?
We make eating organic easy. We
make a weekly menu, you’re allowed
tit tion o yo r not
stuck with items you hate, and we
deliver the box right to your door.
Where do you see Farmbox Direct
a year from now? Five years
from now?
Well, we are headed to a Series
n to o nationa in th
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quarter of 2015. We have also been
in talks to go into the China market
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Well, I am currently awaiting Elon
Musk to get people to Mars. If he
r it o t
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r o t ho
to get Farmbox Direct there as well.
What is your biggest challenge as
Ashley’s Top 5
Reasons to use
Farmbox Direct
1. We make eating
healthier organic, and
local items affordable!
2. We deliver your items
right to your door!
3. You are making a
change for your health
for the better!
4. You are supporting
local businesses!
5. We pick the BEST
organic and local
items to bring to
you each week!
a business owner?
Time management. I am a mother,
a single mother at that, so it is very
hard to juggle being a mom, and a
CEO, but I am working on that.
Who is your competition?
Really no one. I actually am
pretty lucky that I really don’t
have a big competitor. There are
companies who do “sustainable
food” but I only will touch USDA
rti
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What are your juicing boxes?
They are designed for people
who juice on a regular basis, and
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ith iff r nt ro
I started the juicing boxes, as I
am an avid juicer.
How does a customer know what
they will get in their box?
Each Saturday I make the new menu.
Then the customer logs into their
account, and is able to make any
substitutions they would like so
that their box is customized to
their liking.
What is your favorite fruit?
Mangos! I like to add a tad of spice
to my mangos. Chili Power, with a
dash of lemon.
What is your favorite vegetable?
I love the fall, so I am a HUGE
squash fan. ALL squashes
To learn more about Farmbox Direct
go to www.farmboxdirect.com.
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