Submitted by Magdalena Casper on Mon, 08/04/2014 – 3:43pm August 2nd through 9th marks National Farmers’ Market week! Surely you’ve seen the new stamps, decorated with the sort of bounty one might find in late summer or early autumn in central Illinois. And with close to 350 markets just in Illinois, there is NO excuse […]
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Humans of the Farmers Market
Submitted by Stephanie Fenty on Tue, 07/22/2014 – 10:36am This week, at the Urbana farmers’ market, Jeff and Stephanie explored a new method of getting to know their fellow market-goers. Modeled after the ever-growing blog Humans of New York, the two interviewed the reluctant but willing patrons that stopped by The Land Connection table. “What […]
I’m Adam, and These Are My Tomatoes
While working at the Urbana Farmers Market for BlueMoon Farm, I oftentimes find myself stocking and helping customers in the area we affectionately refer to as “Tomatoland”. If you’re ever at Urbana’s Market at the Square on Saturday’s you might know the area I’m referring to. It’s the corner of the market that is closest […]
It All Started with a Pigtato
Submitted by Sarah Simeziane on Thu, 08/23/2018 – 8:51pm Once upon a first farmers market season, I happened upon a funny looking potato that reminded me of the Pigs! In! Space! pigs on The Muppet Show. We put on some googly eyes (because as a farmers market, we’re always stocked with the essentials), and lo, […]
Keep up with 2016’s top food trends at the Market!
Submitted by sarah@thelandco… on Mon, 03/07/2016 – 1:17pm The National Restaurant Association has just released their 2016 food trends forecast, and local food continues its reign. All of us at the Land Connection are so excited to see a reflection of our mission in the Top 10 trends: Local meats and seafood? Check. Locally-grown produce? […]
Kids Really DO Like Veggies
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Mon, 06/27/2016 – 3:45pm Since running the sampling tent at the Champaign Farmers’ Market this season, I’ve busted a big myth. I’ve witnessed it with my own eyes and I can validate that kids really DO like eating vegetables.I always hear people comment on how their child refuses to eat anything […]
