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!
You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello...
Hello, hello
I don’t know why you say goodbye
I say hello
(Beatles – Hello Goodbye)
So, just last week, we said a sad goodbye to Steven of The Berry Patch! Strawberry season was way too short but we loved what he brought, and we were thankful for the season!
This week, just when we sadly thought of a week of no berries, I got a call from Cathy Pullins telling me to add her red raspberries to the market!! Yes, Champaign Berry is back with us with their fresh berries!!
Again…seasonal, local, amazing!
Get your orders in, quickly!!
Just as we said, goodbye, we gladly say, hello, to the next berry!!
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam