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!
Market Love!
Hello, Little Local Market of Love customers!!
Just a few love notes on a Thursday morning…
If you want fresh peaches, make sure to get to the lobby of the YMCA, today, during market order pick up, for the return of Herr Family Farm!! Their peaches have been all the craze up at the Mechanicsburg Farmers’ Market, they were featured in the Hippie and the Farmer boxes, and now they are back to offer them to you!! Peach season is almost leaving us…stock up for your pleasure, now, and stock up for freezing or canning for the months when you want a kiss of summer goodness!
Also, your two market managers will have a bit of assorted produce from the Hippie and the Farmer gardens!! You can purchase from us at the market table!!
Finally!! We are seeing the loveliness of local produce making it’s way to the markets. Next week, the market will see selections of produce, a new honey vendor, and a new grower!!
We also will be adding a product/source for local produce, in a new way!!
We are also still working on the addition of dairy, and cheeses…
Much love to you as we begin this lovely Thursday morning!!
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam