Dane County Pandemic Food Systems Study

The Dane County Food Council documented the effects on our food systems during the Pandemic. Their report, released in March 2023, details the negative impacts during this historic disruption as well as several stories of innovation and adaptation. The report recommends five overarching priorities for the Dane County Food Council and other food organizations toContinue reading “Dane County Pandemic Food Systems Study”

Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center

Hot off the presses! Our regional center has a live website and is gearing up to serve entrepreneurial food businesses in our region. Wisconsin is one of four states served by our Great Lakes regional center. We are also blessed with proximity to the center serving Native Nations, hosted by Menominee Nation’s Department of AgricultureContinue reading “Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center”

Hello World!

As South Central Madison grows, our commitment to local and regional foods grows with it. Farmers throughout the 56 county “foodshed” provide an abundance of fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and dairy products. Farmers markets are an important market, especially for beginning farmers. Some of these farmers grow their businesses to serve larger markets, and small-mediumContinue reading “Hello World!”