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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!
It is THURSDAY!
This post expired on December 12, 2023.
Good afternoon! It is Thursday and you know what that means! Market pickup is tonight followed by the reopening of the market! Woo hoo! Don’t forget to pick your items up if you have an order this week. Pam and the usual list of suspects will be looking forward to seeing you!
Also, Charlene and the Sheriff at Swisher Hill Herbs wanted to share a message with you…so here it is!
Don’t forget Swisher Hill Herbs Holiday gift sets for Christmas. The gift boxing is absolutely free! There is a gift box set for everyone on your list: the gourmet cook, the busy mom, Grandparents (Grandma’s love lavender!), friends, co-workers, hairdressers and teachers, to name a few. Just click on Swisher Hill Herb Gift Sets and choose your selection. Remember all of our products are salt free, and have no additives or preservatives. Have a Merry Christmas! from Joe and Charlene, Swisher Hill Herbs
While we are talking about gifts for the holidays, remember time is ticking and you are going to miss the best options around: local, handmade, homemade and produced by folks you trust: you know the faces behind the products, so to speak! So shop now while the vendors are still in the holiday spirit!
This market will close Tuesday night(the 17th) so there is still time but you do need to hurry! Have a great Thursday, remember your items at the Y if needed, and be safe this weekend if more snow comes a’flying!