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!
Summer Breeze
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin’ through the jasmine in my mind…
(Seals & Croft)
I know that it is not yet summer, but today, when I was outside, harvesting the small batch Lettuce Be Groovy orders, there was such a nice breeze, no humidity, and a beautiful golden haze to the early part of the day. I had this song running through my head, the rest of the day.
Thank you, once again, for another lovely market of orders!! I love the love that you give to this little local market!
Once again, Thursday evening is here, and that means the market will reopen for your weekly orders!!
Also, I bought a bunch of JC Grower’s radishes, and wow!!!! The best!!! Grab some while they are in season!!
Same for the asparagus…we never know how the weather will determine it’s already short seasonal life span, so don’t miss out on Harrigan’s Harvest Asparagus!!
Hippie and the Farmer have put the Lettuce Be Groovy Lettuce on vacation mode, while it regenerates!! As soon as the plants are mature enough, again, I will add it back!! Remember, this is an experiment in small batch lettuce, and quite fun and interesting!!
Ok, do your thing…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam