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Take a look at our Directory of Local Food Initiatives in Wisconsin to see what else is going on around the state.

Food System Research

Coming Soon! The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems is nearing completion of a series of in-depth case studies of models localted around the US which showcase innovative solutions to local food distributionof these distribution models.

This project has also produced a national map of distribution networks from across the country that aggregate and distribute local and regional foods. Business model designations include: Cooperative, Home Delivery Network, Farmer Aggregator, Auction, Non-profit organization, Value-Added Processor, and Independent Business
View map of distribution models

Wisconsin Regional Distributors & Haulers list (December 2008)

 

Local Food is an Economic Development Tool

As locally produced food has become increasingly popular among consumers, it has become increasingly popular as an economic and community development tool as well.
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Established in 2007, Thrive is an economic development entity serving Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Rock, and Sauk Counties in South Central Wisconsin. Thrive has chosen agriculture as one of it's three target sectors
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Other Resources

What's in season
Unsure what produce is available when? Check this seasonality chart from REAP Food Group to get a better idea. Remeber, of course, that weather, or growing techniques, such as high tunnels, can dramatically alter the usualy season of some crops.