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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!



 
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Syrup for all!


This post expired on November 19, 2023.

One more thing…While it wasn’t officially a “Weekly special” I forgot to mention a super gift idea from Valley View Woodlands! They have put together a package of three bottles of their maple syrup: one each of Early Season Gold, Mid Season Amber, and Late Season Dark. This would make a super gift, especially for those that love the amazing natural process of watching maple sap boiled down into concentrated maple syrup. To see the colors change as the sap runs is so interesting! This is the only local producer to offer these visually amazing, and tasty syrups.

I bet many folks didn’t even know there was a difference in what was extracted over the short time of sugaring season. I really didn’t until I watched the process at Stadler’s farm. It is so interesting and one I am proud to call a partner in our market. They are also bottled in the most beautiful glass jars so truly make lovely gifts.
Please check out their products if you haven’t as they are simply beautiful as well as tasty! Thanks to Shary and Marc for being with us!