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!
A Thursday Market Blurb
Hello! I am opening the market for weekly orders, and also sharing a blurb from Laurie, a loyal market customer from way back in the day and has also been a market vendor!
Hi! Anchor Acres in Milford Center is offering several choices of chicks for sale this spring! The smallest are one week old, hatched on April 5-6 right here on site; barnyard mix, straight run, great variety of colors and patterns! $4 each, minimum 2, or $3.75 each for 8 or more. The next set are from hatcheries and are all sexed as pullets. There are barred rocks, white rocks, and light brahmas. They are 3/22 hatch date so 3 weeks old now. Mix and match those breeds for $10 each (minimum 2) or $9 each for 6 or more. Then I have some started pullets (hatchery sexed) Rhode Island Reds that are 8 weeks old and off heat. They are $18 each, minimum 2. (I also do have some one year old hens currently laying (blue or brown egg layers) and also hatching eggs available if anyone is interested in those!) Please text me if interested, thanks! – Laurie 703-677-1253