Dane County Food Action Plan Project Newsletter | July 31, 2025
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| Connecting & Cultivating Change: Recap of Our Mt. Horeb Town Hall!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us July 22 at Brix Cider in Mt. Horeb for our latest "State of the Food System" Presentation and Town Hall! It was a truly energizing evening that underscored the critical moment our food system is facing, from inflation and rising food insecurity to challenges for farmers and emergency food providers.
Before the main event, we had the privilege of hosting eight local farmers for a dedicated focus group. Their insights were invaluable, shedding light on the unique challenges and threats to their operations, where they find hope in future opportunities and the assets they see within our community. This direct input is crucial as we work to ensure the Food Action Plan truly reflects the needs of our agricultural backbone.
Your passion and commitment are what will drive real change in Dane County's food future. We encourage you to keep this momentum going by joining us at our next events:
We look forward to continuing these vital conversations with you! View our calendar for future community events.
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Food System Infrastructure Investments
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Getting food from the producer to your plate can be a massive endeavor involving multiple steps and including a variety of different business entities. Growing or foraging your own food cuts down on the number of steps and entities involved, but you’ll still probably need a refrigerator/freezer, food processing equipment and utensils such as running water, knives, peelers, etc., a stove or oven, and a way to handle food scraps.
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| Food System Infrastructure Investments
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Getting food from the producer to your plate can be a massive endeavor involving multiple steps and including a variety of different business entities. Growing or foraging your own food cuts down on the number of steps and entities involved, but you’ll still probably need a refrigerator/freezer, food processing equipment and utensils such as running water, knives, peelers, etc., a stove or oven, and a way to handle food scraps.
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Foodshed Partnership Project
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The Foodshed Partnership is a forward-thinking initiative designed to strengthen our local food system by bridging the gap between local farmers and a wide range of community markets, from grocery stores and restaurants to food pantries. The facility will be located in Dane County, and will function as an aggregation, processing, and storage hub for local farmers, focusing on historically-marginalized and underserved producers who lack infrastructure and access to wholesale markets.
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| Nourishing Conversations Podcast: Cadre Restaurant
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Noah Bloedorn speaks with Evan Dannells and Colton Schara from Cadre Restaurant.
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| | Whiteboard Short: Foodshed Partnership
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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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