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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!



 
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Say Hello


Let’s go out and paint the town
And we could turn the world around…
(April Wine)

Well, I stumbled onto this song, and April Wine, not too long ago, and what a blast from my past. I was super into this group in the late 70s? I saw them in concert, cannot remember where, or exactly when, but I know I would be safe in saying, I remember it being a small, club like venue, and I borrowed a co-worker’s ID…underage me, went to a whole lot of shows, in a whole lot of clubs, with that ID. Thankful for all us mall rat workers, who banded together, to help each other out…lol.

But, I am getting away from why I picked this song. I posted all of our vendors who are off on vacation, but there is also a whole lot to Say Hello about…

Truck Patch Naturals is back with groovy stuff!!!

ChrisMis Farms added their much sought after Baklava!

We have luxurious body scrubs from new vendor, Grace Lane Goods!

And, you all are getting your egg orders taken care of with not only the established egg vendors of the market, but also with new kids on the block, 4 Hens & A Rooster!!

This market…it warms my heart!!

Ok, it’s Saturday, and your market managers turn into Hippie and the Farmer for catering a wedding, this evening…

So, while I am busy, all day, you can get busy, saying Hello to the new things on the market, and getting your orders in…

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam