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Oriana's Oriental Orchard

8429 N. Harding Ave.
Skokie, IL 60076

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Jack and Oriana Kruszewski are the proud owners of Oriana’s Oriental Orchard in Skokie, IL.  The orchard covers approximately 40 acres with a whole 5 acres dedicated exclusively to Asian Pears.  The Kruszewski’s have children but the kids have decided to leave all of the work to their parents.  Although the orchard is not organically certified, the Kruszewski’s use sustainable growing practices.

Jack and Oriana sell their products directly to consumers at the Green City Market and the Chicago Botanic Garden.  Aside from direct sales, they also distribute their products to various restaurants and have their own CSA program.

What is your growing philosophy?
Doing the impossible…bringing back forgotten fruit. (e.g. Asian Pear, Paw Paw, Black walnuts, etc.)

What's your favorite part of being a farmer?
Educating consumers.

What's your least favorite part?
Selling the produce.

If you are organic, why did you choose this path?
We chose this path because it’s sustainable, back to basics, and a simple way of life.

What makes your farm special?
Special produce, special grower.

Where do you want your business to be in the next year? 5 years? 10 years?
Provide better tasting fruit locally and offer organic workshops on how to grow these unusual trees.

For more information about Oriana’s Oriental Orchard you can contact them directly by calling 847.673.9175.