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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!
Ever want to learn to can your own food?
This post expired on April 29, 2023.
Some exciting news to share…ever wanted to learn to can food either with a hot water bath or pressure cooker? Planning a garden but not sure what you will do with all the food? Come learn from an expert!
This 3-week hands-on program will teach techniques in both hot water bath and pressure canning. There are two options: Wednesdays May 15, 22 and 29 from 6:30-9 in Clark County at the Agricultural Agency building (registration is sue May 8) or here in Champaign County on Mondays June 17, 24, and July 1 from 6:30-9 at the Community Center (registration is due June 10). Hurry though as class size is limited to 12 participants and the fee is $20/person. Classes will be taught by Carol Miller, OSU Extension Educator, Clark County. For more information about the Clark County class call 937-521-3860 and call 937-484-1526 for Champaign County information. Checks should be made out to OSU Extension and mailed to 1512 S. US HWY 68, Suite B100, Urbana 43078 for Champaign County classes or 4400 Gateway Blvd, Suite 104, Springfield, 45502 for the Clark County classes.
Let’s learn all we can to help increase our local food supply! You can’t get more local than this!