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!
Shop Small Business Saturday!
Yes, it’s today!! And, I know you are wondering, well…how can I shop small business Saturday when the market closes on Tuesday, and I don’t get my product until Thursday…
But, have you considered getting unique Christmas gifts, right here, from our market?? The local gifts of love??
Some ideas…some of our vendors are offering gift sets, holiday specials, or even Champaign Locally Grown gift certificates to give!
Products like spices, dried herbs, coffees, teas, candles, soaps, dog treats, honey, maple syrup…all good gifts ideas!! To give the gift of fresh, local food, there are the gift certificates that you can email me to order, and you can pay at the front desk of the YMCA! Just like paying for an order at pick up!!
We would love to help you with your Christmas gift buying!!
The weekend is here…cozy up, and begin your shopping!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam