The Weblog
The local foods movement is alive and well in Champaign County! Here are some updates on other projects while we finalize our virtual market:
Local Producers Map:
Our local producers map is ready for publication and you will soon be able to find it on gochampaign.com. Copies will be distributed around the community, in the local telephone book, and other “hangouts”. The guide lists the location and contact information for nearly 50 local producers within our county. The map was a project of the Local Food Council and printed with the help of some local sponsors including the Monument Square District, Champaign Bank, the Community Improvement Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce, the Farm Bureau and others. It is a great start to finding a local source for Champaign County’s finest!
Long Monday
Radio’s on
Windows rolled up
And my mind’s rolled down
The headlights flashin’
Like silver moons
Rollin’ on the ground…
(John Prine)
Easing into this Monday with a mellow tune, and groovy attitude…
The day is a bit overcast, a bit slow to the start, and a perfect chance to get your weekly orders in!! So much, I mean SO MUCH on this little local market, to offer!!
And, did you know that this month is the anniversary of the opening of this market? 13 years!!!! What?? I know, believe me, it is so hard to think back to the very early days, but here we are, the little market that could!!!
We continue to thrive, we continue to add new talent, new vendors, and we continue to add new customers!! We also have such a high retention rate for our very loyal, weekly customers, who support this market, each and every week!!
Each week, I say a Thank You, for the continued love that you all give this market!!
Now…go order!!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam