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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!
No tricks, just treats!
This post expired on November 01, 2023.
Happy Halloween! What a dreary night to be out! I hope your little or big goblins were happy with however their evening was spent!
The market is open once again! Be sure to find something old and new!
I hope you took photos of those beautiful trees earlier in the day as I have a feeling your neighbor now has all those beautiful leaves in his yard! Be safe, hunker down and shop local for the upcoming holidays!
I’ll add two more items. I heard Ardell Price has two steers ready to go to market. She was a staple at the Champaign Farmers Market and I believe, past president and founding member. I believe she is registered organic but will get more info. I’ll find out if she can divide it up with 1/2 of a 1/2, 1/4’s or how she wants it sold. I will call her tomorrow but if you are interested in some beef for your freezer please email me and I can give you her contact info.
Also the downtown Urbana stores begin their holiday open houses this weekend. It is a lovely time to stroll the stores and shops. I hope you find a few minutes to wander through one of the most vibrant downtowns around. We are lucky to have such an organized association to market part of our county!
Again, have a great evening and Happy Halloween! Much luck tomorrow to Cosmic Pam on her start of her new venture in Springfield! Thanks Pam for all of your work with the market!