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!
Giving Thanks
Just a quick note to remind everyone that we will not be opening the market, tonight. We will keep it closed until next Thursday evening, while you are all still in your Thanksgiving food love mode.
But, until then, I would like to say how thankful I am that you allow me to be your market manager. How thankful I am for amazing vendors, amazing customers, amazing products, and well, a sparkling YMCA staff!
This market is all about the love, all about the trust, the honesty, and the pride.
The market succeeds, grows, and grooves because of all of you!
For all of this, I am thankful.
Please, enjoy the upcoming holiday, the fellowship, the friendship.
We will see you, next week, as we open the market, again!!
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam