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!
Just About A Year Ago...
Just about a year ago, I set out on the road,
Seekin’ my fame and fortune, lookin’ for a pot of gold.
Things got bad, and things got worse, I guess you will know the tune.
Oh ! Lord, Stuck in Lodi again…
(CCR-Lodi)
Happy Monday, happy market ordering day, and happy song implant for the day!!
I was up, early, with coffee, watching the sunrise, making breakfast, and had Creedence Clearwater Revival as my morning music. I started humming this song, and it struck me that the first verse perfectly summed up this past year, the market, your support, and your love.
Here we are…we went from bad to worse to the pot of gold, of sorts.
Nothing makes me happier than to steer this market with all of you. Each and every week, my heart is full, as I watch orders flood in for each vendor. You make this local market family what it is…you all are the pot of gold.
This week, we also see the return of flowers!! Two of our floral vendors have listings, and I already ordered some of the beautiful apricot tulips that are listed from Flourish!
Kim’s Homestead also has beautiful planters listed, and some of her lovely gladiolus!
Also, the microgreens look lovely, along with the early radishes!
The market offer so much, so make sure to take advantage!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam