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!
Sun Is Shining
Sun is shining…
The weather is sweet…
Make you want to move your dancing feet…
(Sun Is Shining-Bob Marley)
So, have you all been basking in this amazing weather, the last few days? The sun, the warm temperatures, the spring like feeling…I know your market manager has been loving it!!
It would be a really super week to think about ordering from the little local market of love!! Why? Because it won’t be biting cold, high winds, or snow!! You can ease out, enjoy your favorite market, getting your favorite local products, while visiting with your favorite market volunteers!!
AND…do you need ONE more reason why you will want to put orders in? Because, this week is the return of our local Swisher Hill Herbs with their Super Bowl tasting at order pick up!! You won’t want to miss their tasting!
Joe and Charlene will be offering samples, recipes, and product for sale at the tasting table! They are the winning team bringing you the fun for your Super Bowl gatherings!!
The sun is shining, there are Super Bowl parties to plan, there is weekly shopping to be done. All from our little local market of love!
Make us your winning local team, throw us some love and some orders!!
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam