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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!
Sunday, Monday, Happy Days...
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While The Fonz and Ritchie have long passed into syndication, I writing to remind you the market is alive and well, awaiting your orders. Be sure to check out something new, including Swisher Hill’s wide variety of herbs for spring planting or something special from Cosmic Charlie, who is flying high after her grand Grand Opening on Scioto Street in her new commercial space. Check out some staples like eggs from Harold or On The Rise, and maple products from Valley View and Connelly’s. If you have yet to try the soft pretzels from Homecomer Traditions, you simply must. She sells out each week at the Mechanicsburg Market! Don’t forget kettle corn or frozen desserts from Rue Farms and those soft and flaky dinner rolls from Sunshine Gardens.
While I simply can’t name all of our vendors in one swoop, be sure to get thinking about your grilling needs like meat from Oakview and garlic from JC Growers. While we await produce, be sure to utilize those items in season. Many vendors add new products each week so be sure to check back often!
Tell your friends and family about us and how easy it is to shop with us! Co-workers also could use a reminder so spread the joy!
I have to add I saw the first asparagus of the season (and promptly attempted to hose down the patch before the sun hit the frost and rendered it damaged.) More to come but get your olive oil ready! It will be here soon!
Have a great evening and be sure to Rock and Roll all week long!
http://Champaignoh.locallygrown.net.