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!
Tomorrow's Market!
Once again, we will be adding a micro market within our market pick up area, at the YMCA, tomorrow afternoon/evening!
Tomorrow, Herr Family Farm will be back with their amazing peaches, and other produce items!!
Dugan Road Creamery will be set up to introduce themselves, give our samples, and have product to sell!! Learn all about their milk, their dairy, and all that they do!!
Covington Cheese Company, LLC, will also be set up!! They are a new vendor, who just added their artisanal cheeses to our market, and would love to introduce themselves, and, let you sample their products, and give you a chance to purchase, since they have just added items!!
So, make plans to visit the market, again, tomorrow!! If you placed an order, bring extra cash so you can also shop the micro market! If you forgot to place an order, you can totally just drop by, talk to our new vendors, and pick up some amazing products!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam