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!
Old Friends
Old friends, they shine like diamonds
Old friends, you can always call
Old friends, Lord, you can’t buy ‘em
You know it’s old friends, after all…
(Chris Stapleton)
Today’s song implant comes to us from market customer, William OHair. William always pulls up, has great music playing, throws music implants to me, burns cds for me, and always has his hippie vibe going on with his peace sign face masks.
Last night, he told me how amazing the new Chris Stapleton cd was, so I came home, and played it via Alexa. So good! This song stood out to me, and made me think of all of you, after last night’s market pick up. You all are like old friends, as you pull up, have a chat, share snippets of your lives, and we wave goodbye.
Also, friends…remember that the market is closed for ordering until I reopen on Thanksgiving night. I hope that you have a lovely week, and holiday.
I know that many of us have elected to really pare down the holiday festivity, this year, with me being one of them, but I hope that you will still feel the love and gratitude that the Thanksgiving holiday brings.
I am most thankful for all of you, each and every week, and I will touch base with you, next Thursday! Yes, you get a week away from your market manager’s ramblings!
Until next week, friends…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam