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!
Going Up The Country
I’m gonna leave this city, got to get away….
(Canned Heat)
Don’t you feel like this lyric, on Thursdays, when you drive out to the farm to get your lovely weekly orders of market love?
This song always makes me think of summer, of growing up in the West End and exploring all that summer adventures had to offer with my little band of pals.
And, it always gives me such a calming feeling with the intro to this tune. Just a fun beat…
Happy Monday, lovely customers. The market is crazy with all of the produce orders, and that makes me beyond excited to see all of the beauty of locally grown produce adorning the market site!
Kingdom Fish was beautiful produce along with their tilapia!
JC Growers have their seasonal garlic bouquets!!!! YAY!! Start purchasing, for now, and for the winter months!!!
Also…we will wait to see if there are berries, this week, from Champaign Berry, after their busy weekend of being open for picking!!
You have until tomorrow, to indulge in the very short season of locally grown produce!!
Have a happy Monday, and remember to keep that song in your heart!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam