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!
Good morning!
This post expired on November 11, 2023.
Good morning friends! I hope you have your heating source fired-up and ready to roast with the news of that white stuff possibly joining us tonight/tomorrow. I know I am not ready as the chickens are going to freeze unless I get out there and wash off those heat lamps and get Grandma to knit some socks for them! Geesh am I behind on my barn duties!
Regardless, be careful out there on the roads and slow down if you do head out. Nothing is more important than our safety!
Today is the day of the week I remind you to take a moment and get your orders in. The market closes tomorrow night at 8 pm and you don’t want to miss out of something special.
I just have to mention that Rue Farms is back! We have missed them all summer and I am proud to say “THEY ARE BACK!” If you have yet to try some of their delightful options, be sure to give them a go. From their chocolate covered caramels to their truffles, you will be amazed! Welcome back to Jeanne and Matt! (((Group hug inserted here!)))
Don’t forget that Jeni and Doug Blackburn at Fresh Harvest Farms need our support for the Chase Main Street Funding contest. They are hoping to win funding to expand their aquaponic systems and their greenhouse. You know their lettuces, basil, chard and more are wonderful! Please log on to missionmainstreetgrants.com and search for Fresh Harvest Farm. They need our support and have to get to 250 votes to continue on to the next level. We can help! The more votes, the better their chances…the better their chances, the more wonderful lettuce can be grown locally! Thanks to Jeni and Doug for growing with us!
The market volunteers are hard at work coming up with holiday incentives for you. Stay tuned as I will write that up separately! Have a wonderful day and be safe with what ever comes our way on the weather front!