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!
Weather watch???
This post expired on February 16, 2023.
Rumor has it the maple trees on Connelly’s Maple Sugar farm have some sap bucket necklaces starting as of last week. Will the sap be flowing soon? Only that sassy lady Mother Nature knows! And we won’t leave out Marc and Shari at Valley View Woodlands…their trees are just as ready to dance! Get your griddles hot and your batter stirred ’cause its about maple syrup time folks!