Dane County Food Action Plan Project Newsletter | June 12, 2025
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The Food Action Plan team is hosting two upcoming town hall events, open to the public, where you can learn more about the project, discuss critical food system issues, and share your vision for a better food system. This is a fantastic opportunity to have your voice heard and connect with what's happening in our community's food landscape.
Mark your calendars:
View our calendar for future community events. We look forward to your participation!
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Community Engagement Work
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As part of our community engagement strategy for the Dane County Food Action Plan, we have assembled a team of navigators who are doing outreach at community events all over the county. They've already been to a dozen events and will be out and about all summer! We wanted to give Mya Whitson, our Navigator Coordinator, a chance to introduce herself here and share more about their work.
Hi, I am Mya Whitson. I began my role as a Dane County Food Action Plan Coordinator in April 2025. I lead efforts to bring communities across the county together around food justice and access. My work focuses on deep community engagement—building connections between people, neighborhoods, and the vital resources they need to thrive. I help guide and support a team of Food Action Plan Navigators, each rooted in diverse communities throughout Dane County. Their lived experience and leadership are essential to shaping a food system that reflects the real needs and strengths of the people it serves. Together, we’re creating space for collaboration, conversation, and collective action to ensure everyone in Dane County has access to healthy, culturally-meaningful food.
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Community Engagement Work
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As part of our community engagement strategy for the Dane County Food Action Plan, we have assembled a team of navigators who are doing outreach at community events all over the county. They've already been to a dozen events and will be out and about all summer! We wanted to give Mya Whitson, our Navigator Coordinator, a chance to introduce herself here and share more about their work.
Hi, I am Mya Whitson. I began my role as a Dane County Food Action Plan Coordinator in April 2025. I lead efforts to bring communities across the county together around food justice and access. My work focuses on deep community engagement—building connections between people, neighborhoods, and the vital resources they need to thrive. I help guide and support a team of Food Action Plan Navigators, each rooted in diverse communities throughout Dane County. Their lived experience and leadership are essential to shaping a food system that reflects the real needs and strengths of the people it serves. Together, we’re creating space for collaboration, conversation, and collective action to ensure everyone in Dane County has access to healthy, culturally-meaningful food.
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Nourishing Conversations: Investing in Local Community for a Healthy Food System
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Join Noah Bloedorn and Alex Lindenmeyer for a conversation on the state of the food service industry, lessons from Short Stack, and building community through food.
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| | Whiteboard Short Pt. 2: Agricultural Production
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Learn more about the sectors of our food supply chain. This week we focus on Agricultural Production.
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We look forward to collaborating with you and building a healthier, more resilient food system for Dane County.
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An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
La Universidad de Wisconsin-Extensión, un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y acción afirmativa (EEO/AA), proporciona igualdad de oportunidades en empleo y programas, incluyendo los requisitos del Titulo VI, Título IX, y de la Ley para Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA).
Tus Tswv Hauj Lwm Ntawm (EEO/AA), ntawm lub Tsev Kawm Ntawv Qib Siab (University of Wisconsin-Extension) pab rau kev ncaj ncees txog kev hauj lwm thiab kev pab cuam, xws li nyob rau hauv Title VI, Title IX, thiab ntawm tsab cai Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) yuav tsum kom muaj.
To ensure equal access to programs, please make requests for reasonable accommodations prior to the program (10 days prior is preferable). Call 608-224-3700 to request an accommodation.
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