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!
Market Monday!
He’s gone 2000 miles
It’s very far
The snow is falling down
Gets colder day by day…
(2,000 Miles-The Pretenders)
One of my very favorite songs of the season…and, perfect for getting into the groove of last minute shopping, or getting started shopping, or kicking back enjoying the sights and sounds, or, and yes, ordering from this little local, holly, jolly online market!
If you love the thought of giving local, we are your perfect place! So much to offer in products! Or, planning to stock your cabinets, fridge and freezer for the holiday rush? Well, we go…this is a great place to do that! Stocking stuffers? Hostess gifts? Teacher gifts? Anyone gifts? Why not turn them onto some local love?
Today, I have the Holiday Party playlist on, offered on Amazon music. I have mugs of coffee, lists, and I am getting all of my last minute gifts ordered, via this little market!
Just an FYI…we will be running this market, all the way up to December 22nd, for your pick up. After that, we will go into our annual two week, holiday shutdown, to give you, our vendors, and your managers, a bit of a winter break!
Go ahead…start loading up on the market goodness! What about if each of us gave one gift of local, from this market, turning even more people into first time customers, after they love your gift?
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam