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| Please visit our new website - http://wilocalfood.wordpress.com Mission: The Wisconsin Local Food Network engages, connects, and empowers local, regional, and state efforts to build resilient and restorative food systems SAVE THE DATE: January 26th and 27th, 2012 - The 6th Annual Wisconsin Local Food Summit will take place at the Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, WI. Check out these pages on the WLFN site: CalendarMany thanks to our 2011 Sponsors!: Champion: DATCP - Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection - Buy Local, Buy WisconsinAdvocate: Oneida Nation Supporter:
Friend: Sacred Heart Hospital - Eau Claire, WisconsinDissertations Dissertation Writing Literature Review Branding Logo Logo Design Business Logo Design In-Kind: D. Andrew Bernhardt - Graphic design services Become a 2011 Wisconsin Local Food Network Sponsor - contact jane.hansen@ces.uwex.edu Please join us in sharing information and learning from each other. Help us stay up to date about what you are doing in your communities. Take a look at the Discussion Forum. Is there a conversation you would like to join in on? Did you miss a Wisconsin Local Food Summit? Info from 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 proceedings. Join the conversation often and make this wiki a lively and worthwhile place. Please post responsibly.The Wisconsin Local Food Network engages, connects, and empowers local, regional, and state efforts to build resilient and restorative food systems | Current Hot Topic! WLFN Request for Applications - Regional Projects/Meetings: The Wisconsin Local Food Network (WLFN) is continuing efforts to offer mini-grants to regional groups. This year’s funding is made possible through UW-Extension’s Program Innovation Fund, and is part of the comprehensive project titled Economic Development through local and regional food systems in Wisconsin.Applications are due Nov. 30, 2011. More information is available in the RFA attachment at the bottom of this page. WLFN Funded Priority Topic Projects: 1. Producer Development: Workshops for Writing a Business Plan and Financial Options for a local food business. 2. Infrastructure - Processing: Create a database of Wisconsin's food processing facilities. 3. Market Development: From Our Kitchen to Yours- Northern Wisconsin; increase consumer awareness about locally produced food products by featuring food products that were produced in the NWTC Woodland Shared Use Kitchen. Interested in more details? Click here. WLFN Funded Regional Collaborations: 1. SE Wisconsin: Strategic Planning for the Milwaukee Food Council 2. SW Wisconsin: Driftless Wisconsin Grown 3. NW Wisconsin: NW Wisconsin Regional Food Network (NWRFN): Deepening Connections around a Community-Based Food System and Dunn County Local Foods Summit 4. NE Wisconsin: Growing Our Local Food Economy: A Planning Session and Conference of Northeastern Wisconsin Resources 5. Southern Wisconsin: Collaborating to Strengthen the Dane County Regional Food System. Interested in more details? Click here. Check out the Wisconsin Regional Food System Pages. This would be a great place to continue your conversations about your regional activities. New to wikis? Watch this short video: Wikis in Plain English |
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| SweetWaterTodd | East Side Green Market | 0 | Jun 13 2011, 1:34 PM EDT by SweetWaterTodd | ||
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The East Side Green Markets kicks off this Saturday June 18th in the Beans & Barley parking lot 10 am - 2 pm. Come on down! http://www.theeastside.org/categories/10-green-market
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| RenaeAnderson | NRCS Cost-sharing for conservation for Organic /Transitioning Growers | 0 | Jan 25 2011, 10:54 AM EST by RenaeAnderson | ||
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$1.14 Million Available For Organic and Transitioning Growers- Deadline for Sign up is March 4, 2011
Wisconsin agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic production, may qualify for technical and financial assistance through a special initiative of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Organic producers must submit applications by March 4 for funding consideration in 2011. The Organic Initiative targets conservation practices such as Conservation Crop Rotation, Cover Crop, Nutrient Management, Pest Management, and Prescribed Grazing. Contact NRCS at your local USDA Service Center. See wi.nrcs.usda.gov |
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| theresa.feiner | The ABCs of CSAs Workshops | 0 | Dec 29 2010, 12:00 PM EST by theresa.feiner | ||
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The Buy Local Buy Wisconsin Workshop Roadshow will start in January, with the first series titled, “The ABCs of CSAs.” To register and for more details, please visit https://onlineservices.datcp.wi.gov/confreg/blbwworkshop.jsp
The workshops will be in East Troy on Monday, Jan. 17th, Viroqua on Tuesday, Jan. 18th, and Menomonie on Wednesday, Jan. 19th. Barb Perkins, of Vermont Valley Community Farms, and Laura Frerichs, of Loon Organics, will discuss the process of starting, expanding, and improving CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture). These two farmers will touch upon start-up considerations, financial management, share planning, marketing, succession planting, member involvement, distribution, communication, member retention, balancing multiple markets and more. The combination of Barb and Laura’s perspectives will provide a full picture of the unique challenges and considerations of running viable, successful CSA operations. The cost to attend either the Viroqua or Menomonie location is $30 for the first registration, and $15 for any additional registrations in that party. The cost for the East Troy location is $40 per registration. Lunch is included at all locations. For more information contact Theresa Feiner at theresa.feiner@wisconsin.gov or (608)224-5112. Additional Buy Local Buy Wisconsin workshops will be offered in early 2011, including “Selling to Retail” in February and “Selling to Institutions” in March. |
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