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!
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
In the jungle, the mighty jungle…
The lion sleeps tonight…
In the jungle, the quiet jungle…
The lion sleeps tonight…
(Token – The Lion Sleeps Tonight)
Well, look at today…March 1, pouring down snow, and living up to the saying…In like a lion…
Let’s just hope that the same saying…Out like a lamb…is also going to happen. Personally, I am done with the winter. I am usually done with winter the day after Christmas. I am ready for sun, warm days, green, growth, and all that my favorite months bring.
But, it’s not all bad on today, March 1…because on this first day of March, we see my favorite month of the year. Yes, once again, we usher in March Madness!! Even sweeter? My team…the Kentucky Wildcats remain undefeated!! We are looking good…very good…to enter this month!!
So, let’s forget the weather, let the lion do it’s thing. Let’s look forward to a college basketball fan’s month that rivals Christmas, and then let’s hope that the lamb is not too far off…
Think about your week, your needs, your orders. The good news is that we will see warmer temperatures as the week progresses. Plan to order, plan to venture out, plan to come see your favorite little local market of love, filled with your favorite local vendors, and where you get to chat with your favorite market volunteers!
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam