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!
Last Market of the year
Again,I don’t have a song for you. This is Mark,your assistant market manager filling in.Its the last night to get orders in to stalk up for the Bowl Games and your New Years celebration. It’s been an amazing year for the growth of local food sales. The vendors we bring you in this market are the ones making it happen.Get your orders in to start out the year ,with real local goodness.