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!
Into The Mystic
Then magnificently we will float
Into the mystic…
(Van Morrison)
Thank you, so very much, to all of you, for tonight’s smooth market pick up, the loveliness of your smiles, and excitement in your chats!!
It really felt like floating…
And, for more good, local, seasonal news, the market welcomes the first round of radishes from our wonder girls of JCGrowers!!!!! Make sure to get those while they have them!! They have the best!!!
Asparagus is still going strong!!! Get it before it’s going, going, gone!!! You can also pick this up in the retail shop, on site, at Oakview Farm Meats! Remember, the shop, and this market are the only places you will get Harrigan’s Harvest Asparagus, this year!!
Also, Lettuce Be Groovy lettuce from Hippie and the Farmer!! Small batches from small harvests!! Cut for your orders, right before market pick up!!
And, these seasonal delights are only some of the amazing local loveliness on the market!!
I am reopening, this season!! Get your orders in before you get busy with your weekend Mother’s Day plans!!
Thank you, so very much, for your continued support of the market!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam