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!
After All, You’re My Wonderwall!
Maybe you’re gonna be the one who saves me…
(Wonderwall-Oasis)
On this brink of 2018, maybe we can all be eachother’s wonderwall…we’ve got you, and you’ve got us….your little local market of love!
In 2018, your market managers have big plans for your market!! Expansions, surprises, new growth…
Your Wonderwall of the market, is excited with the new direction, new plans, a whole new attitude!
We take our local very seriously, and we thank you for loving this market!!
Also, the orders are flying in to make this already a record kick off market for a new year!!
Have a safe and happy celebration!! Remember to get the first orders of 2018 to us!!
Thank you, from the bottoms of our hearts to the vendors, vendors coming on the market, customers, and the staff of the YMCA!
Gratefully yours,
Pam and Mark
Your market managers