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!
The Long Awaited Return!
We are welcoming back the Stadlers, of Valley View Woodlands with their maple syrup varieties!! So exciting!! The season happened, and now they are back with the loveliness…
And, a note from the Stadlers:
Maple syrup is back on the market! Shary and Marc Stadler at Valley View Woodlands have just completed their annual maple syrup season. Unlike large commercial producers, Marc and Shary keep each batch separate so that buyers can enjoy the different flavors of the season. Color and flavor change during the season as temperatures rise. Early season Golden has a delicate vanilla-butterscotch flavor, Amber is rich, and Dark is robust. Golden, Amber, and Dark are all available on the market.Maple syrup is not just for pancakes anymore. Try it on yogurt, in salad dressings, and in many recipes such as barbeque sauce. It’s loaded with nutrients that table sugar doesn’t have.
Thank you!
Shary