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!
It's Essential!!!
I am passing along this message from our friends from Swisher Hill Herbs…
The essential lowdown on their essential oils!!!
And, may I quickly give them a HUGE shout out for having amazing oils? The Geranium oil is a perfect oil for your face, and the Patchouli…well, to know me is to know my love the Patchouli!!
Here you go….
Swisher Hill Herbs purchases their Essential oils from a family owned company that has been in business since 1908. We began purchasing their products in 1982 and we have confidence in their experience and technology in the fractionation and distillation of essential oils and we are convinced their essential oils are of the highest quality.
Swisher hill herbs has introduced 2 new essential oils to the Virtual Market. Grapefruit and Sweet Orange. Due to the increase in popularity of our oils we are able to order in larger quantities, therefore we are able to pass on savings to our customers
We also have an information handout on the properties of essential oils to help give our customers a better understanding of the chemical properties and complexities of using essential oils. If you would like to have a copy of this and also a copy of our suggested uses handout just e-mail us at swisherhillherbs@gmail.com.
Thank you for shopping the Virtual Market and supporting local growers and producers of Champaign County.
Joe and Charlene Stapleton Swisher Hill Herbs