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!
Asparagus!!!
Here it is!
Beth, of Harrigan’s Harvest, just sent this update!
I will have it for Thursday’s market but won’t know quantity until approximately 8pm tomorrow when I harvest for the first time after school. I made it available on the market but only put 10 # for quantity – pretty sure they’ll be a lot more available and will change the # tomorrow night.
You can begin ordering!!
Remember that the season is short, the quantities go quickly, and it is such a seasonal treat!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam