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!
Cherry Baby
I’ve been trying for a long, long time…
Just to capture you inside a rhyme…
How to keep you here inside with me…
Till they say that I can be set free…
Oh, don’t you know…
I’m never gonna ever let you go…
Cause you’re so sweet…
I’ve got to have you Cherry…
Mmmmm, Cherry baby…
(Cherry Baby-Starz)
Well, last week we had to say goodbye to Steven of The Berry Patch, and his amazing strawberries…
But, don’t be sad, no need to cry, because tonight, live and in person, in the lobby of the YMCA, at order pick up, we have the return of our favorite little duo…The Herrs of Herr Family Farm!!
And, by the song lyrics, today, you just KNOW I am going to tell you that they will have their fresh sweet cherries!!
They will be selling off of their own table, so bring extra cash with you!! The cherries are so good!! They sold like crazy at Tuesday’s Mechanicsburg Rustic Roadside Farmers’ Market, and now, for a limited, exclusive event, they will make an appearance at our little local market of love…
Even if you didn’t place an order, make sure to stop and get your sweet cherries, baby!
Also…I am off to dance and play, tonight, so your other manager, Mark, will be running the show!!
Much love!!
Peace, Love, Grooviness…
Cosmic Pam