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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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Fresh Harvest Farm Tour


This post expired on October 14, 2023.

Good morning, happy campers! It is another fun start to the week and I have exciting news! Fresh Harvest Farm is planning to welcome each and every one of us, this Saturday, October 19, from 2-4 pm! Jeni and Doug are busy getting ready for company and plan to show us their aquaponic facility. They grow multiple kinds of lettuces and herbs along with perch who help with the heavy lifting too. The science of aquaponics is so cool!

For anyone who has yet to try all the great lettuce varieties, basil and more, you simply must! I’ll remind you again as we get closer but be sure to put this on your calendar! It will be fun for sure and SO educational!

Don’t forget their lettuces, as well as all of our items, are available this week but only until 8 pm tomorrow night when the market closes. Shop now and get the best selection of our options!
Have a wonderful week!