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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!
Elect to eat local!
This post expired on November 05, 2023.
Good morning local supporters! Just a reminder that today is the day to elect to eat better: to contribute to the economics of your community; to support the farmers who toil for you; to make a contribution to those who bake, pop, grow, sew, feed animals, process goodness, all just for you. Today you vote with your food dollars that impact the economy and your health. As you head to the polls to support your favorite candidate or voice your opinion on a community request, please log on to champaignoh.locallygrown.net to support the market. The market closes tonight at 8pm and needs your support! Vote today!
Also be watching as we are working on a contest beginning soon that will carry through the end of the holidays. More to come! Have a great election day and see you Thursday!