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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!
Don't Worry...About A Thing..
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Rise up this mornin’,
Smiled with the risin’ sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin’ sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin’, (“This is my message to you-ou-ou:”)…Bob Marley, Three Little Birds..
Not worrying about a thing really, really makes life a lot easier!!!
This past weekend, and week, I said goodbye to a person who was very special in both my life and my daughter’s life. She was a young woman who did nothing but shine her light, inspire others, loved, and had a heart that was open to anyone…She left us at much too young of an age, and in the course of making sense of it all, I found myself singing this song, over and over…somehow, it was just comforting to me, guided my sadness, and made me remember to really, really think about everyone in our lives who make it a bit brighter, a bit easier, and who make each of us shine a bit brighter…
As I worked the market, tonight, I was reminded of that with each customer, my assistants, vendors….this little local market is more, to me, than just a market. It has become my family, my friend, the light that I want to see shine brighter and brighter.
What I hope that we bring to you, each week, is the same feeling. We want you not to worry…make this your one thing, each week, to lessen your load. Place your orders and trust with us, and let us nourish your souls with all that the best goodness our local market can offer.
Tonight, I announce the return of Star Dancer Creamery!!! They are back, in full swing, and we couldn’t be happier!
Local asparagus…the best of the best!! It’s time for each new seasonal item of produce to shine!!
JC Growers…spring garlic is here!!
We have beautiful herbs and plants from Swisher Hill Herbs!!
Oakview Farm Meats has announced that this will be the last week to get any grill box until Fall!! Also, their winner of the April drawing for an Oakview gift certificate will take place, this weekend!!
Our Gingersnaps just added a new floral jelly to their lineup…Redbud…make sure to check it out!!
We have so much to offer. So many vendors. We have so much we are proud of. We have so much pride, love, and respect for each other, and in my eyes, it makes our market shine just a little bit brighter!!
Thank you for being our loyal customers, our first time customers, our seasonal only customers. You all mean the world to us!!
The market is opening for the week!! Enjoy it, order from it, love it!! We are your loyal localists…let us shine for you!!