Milkmaid Mercantile in Taylorville is connecting citizens with locally sourced meats, poultry, produce, and more, bringing the community closer to the producers that have stood as the backbone of Taylorville and Christian County. Owner and Operator. Amelia Shoemaker. says making the weekly grocery run would be a bit more difficult if one is trying to load up on all things local.

Shoemaker made it her mission to save people buying time and get the fresh items they desire.

Along with your typical meats, Milkmaid Mercantile sports fresh produce and kitchen items.

Shoemaker dives deeper into the benefits of purchasing locally produced food items and cites that the costs between big box stores and local suppliers like Milkmaid Mercantile are beginning to even out while noting the state of dairy farms and the importance of supporting them.

Milkmaid Mercantile is located at 1001 North Cheney Street in Taylorville and you can find them on Facebook here.

Amelia Shoemaker appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.