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!
Lean On Me
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there’s always tomorrow
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won’t let show
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you’ll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you’ll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can’t carry
I’m right up the road
I’ll share your load
(Bill Withers)
Song Implant-Market Customer Bev Titus
Last week, we saw the return of Bev to the market, as a customer, after having been traveling over the summer months.
She had placed her envelope with her payment, in her trunk, for me to grab when I loaded her boxes of orders. She was so thoughtful as to not want to get out of her car, after having been travelling. When I picked up her envelope, this song title was written on her envelope. It made me smile, because this really is just the most perfect song about life, friends, strangers, family…and, all tied in together, it reminds me of this little market family.
I feel so lucky to be your leader, your ever faithful market manager, your local inspiration. This market has grown, and while it has grown to new levels, it remains such a close knit family of customers/vendors. And, each week, those bonds become stronger, and my love for all you, deeper.
Today is Tuesday, and I hope that your holiday weekend was spent doing whatever makes you happy, while celebrating the reason we have Labor Day.
It is also the last day to get your orders in for the week. We will close the market out, tonight, at 8pm, for the week.
As always, my market blog is sent in love…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam