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!
My Heartfelt Thank You
Your morning weblog comes from your very grateful, and proud market manager…
As I closed the market, last night, the last orders were still coming in. Each week you’ve been propelling us, to new levels. This week, we skyrocketed to a place that has no words. We love your support, we love your dedication, we love the new customers, over 20 this week, who will now get to know the market love that has been happening for 9 years…
I just wanted to take this moment to thank you, and to tell you to please watch your emails, because I will be sending a weblog explaining how we will be doing the market pick up, tomorrow, to streamline the event, to get you on the road, quickly, and to keep you all in your cars, safe and healthy.
If the sun is shining, tomorrow, during your wait, bask in the warmth, take in the view, and get ready to experience the total local farm experience.
And, if you would like to pre-pay, you can call me, today, to give payment information! If we have your information, no need to call, we will run your payments. If you used us, at the YMCA, and had a card on file, we need you to call us with card information. We brought nothing of their systems with us!
Again…my heartfelt thank you, and if you feel so inclined, in your day of solitude, turn on some John Prine, and pay tribute to his sad passing. Your market manager is feeling it, deeply, today…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam