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!
Long Monday
Like a honey bee
Buzzin’ ’round a glass of sweet Chablis…
(John Prine-Long Monday)
I can’t think of anyone better to start of a Monday, than the late, great John Prine. Always one of the best…
And, it is Monday, the heat is still strong, and I am willing a whole lot of rain to start happening, soon…
But, the thing that makes this very hot Monday, so very super cool, is that you can do your market shopping from the comfort of your home, office, or even in your car, if you find yourself waiting, and need to make use of your time.
The weekend was a long, busy, crazy, good one for your market managers, and their opening season of Pizza Farm Fridays, and Saturdays On The Farm, and all the while we continued to sing the praises of this market, the amazing vendors, the customer fan base, and the ease of pick up.
Market love in the time of social distancing…
I hope that you all have a lovey start to the week, that your Monday will be long in productivity, and that you can keep cool, kick back, and get your orders in.
Soul to soul
Heart to heart…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam