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!
The Right Time Of The Night
Sun goes down on a silky day
Quarter moon walking through the Milky Way…
(Jennifer Warnes)
Cue the sappy 70s tune, but it was what I was humming, last night, as I watched the market continue to grow, and grow, and grow, and grow…
As the sun went down, our numbers continued to climb so high that we beat all records even of all the record breaking that we have witnessed over the past 5 weeks!!
Record sales…my gosh, the sales…you skyrocketed this market!!!
Total number of customers!! It’s going to be a busy stream of cars on Thursday evening!!!
Amount of new customers!!! Welcome aboard!!!
Retention of all new customers for all past weeks!!!! Amazing!!
You make this market so very, very happy, proud, and ready to continue to be your source for all things local!!
We have always been the strongest market in the county, and with your continued support, we are going strong!!
I will send out an email, this evening, breaking down the pick up times!!
This week, we are mixing things up, and the names that come LAST in the alphabet will be picking up in the first time slot!! But, I will let you know the breakdown!!
Also…same payment forms…call ahead with card information, today!!
If we already have your card on file, no need to call!!
Checks, made out to Oakview Farm Meats, OR cash, exact amount, in a ziplock bag, with your name!!!
Curbside service, as always!!
Again…my the sun shine warm upon your faces, today, and thank you for loving us!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam