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!
Hello, Old Friend!
As I am strolling down the garden path,
I saw a flower glowing in the dark.
It looked so pretty and it was unique;
I had to bend down just to have a peek.
Hello old friend,
It’s really good to see you once again.
Hello old friend,
It’s really good to see you once again.
(Hello, Old Friend-Eric Clapton)
Hello to old friends, old vendors, vendors who are seasonal, vendors who have been busy, and hello to our lovely dairy duo who are patiently awaiting their very last inspection to take place.
As I open the market, tonight, we say hello to…
Harrigan’s Harvest- Asparagus!!
JC Growers-Back from hiatus!!
Oakview Farm Meats has added popular items back to their listings!!
Swisher Hill Herbs as a whole lot of live plant action happening!!
Each week will bring more and more of your favorites of the season!!
And, in the next week to two weeks…our local Dugan Creamery!!
Along with all of our old friends, we have the weekly vendors with all of your favorite items…
Go ahead…say hello…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam