As we wrap up a successful 5th season of the Champaign Farmers Market, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of the sponsors that made the market possible this year. WDWS/WHMS/WKIO Champaign Center Partnership City of Champaign Carle CS+X Foundation Smile Politely Rewind 92.5 (Illini Radio Group) MTD Visit Champaign County Busey Bank […]
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The Impact of SNAP at the Farmers Market
Submitted by Sarah Simeziane on Mon, 06/19/2017 – 6:13pm This week I’m starting my blog out with a brag, because I am still blown away by our second Triple Link Tuesday promotion last week at the Champaign Farmers’ Market (read more about how SNAP benefits work at the market here). We gave out more matching […]
The Land Connection Receives Funding from the UNFI Foundation and United Way of Champaign County
The Land Connection is pleased to announce we have received funding from the UNFI Foundation and United Way of Champaign County. Funding will support the Champaign Farmers Market through 2020 and help us support food access programs during the winter months. The UNFI Foundation is providing funding to enable the Champaign Farmers Market to build […]
The Twelve Days of Market
Submitted by sarah@thelandco… on Sun, 12/06/2015 – 7:35pm On the first day of market, my farmer grew for me…. a mustachioed aubergine! On the second day of market, my farmer grew for me…. two fun kohlrabi (and a mustachioed aubergine!) On the third day of market, my farmer grew for me… three gorgeous bouquets (two […]
Tips for Farmers’ Market Meal Planning
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Tue, 08/02/2016 – 12:32am I, for one, know how a busy week can quickly run away from you. Next thing you know – BLINK! It’s Sunday again. You ask yourself, ” I had SO many plans… what happened to the week?” That’s me. If I’m not focused on the few things […]
True Love is Spelled L-O-C-A-L
Go the “extra mile” for your Valentine this year and support local with your purchases. Looking for great ideas to woo and wow your love? Here is a sneak peak into our Valentine’s weekend “playbook”…
