Dane County Food Action Plan Project Newsletter | July 17, 2025
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| Let's Build a Better Food Future, Together!
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The Dane County Food Action Plan invites you to our second "State of the Food System" Address and Community Town Hall! On July 22, we're bringing the conversation to Brix Cider in Mt. Horeb for an evening of insight and impactful discussion. Learn about the current state of our food system, then step up and share your vision in an open forum. Every perspective strengthens our plan to drive positive change.
Join us as we discuss the seriousness of this moment, with rising food insecurity, and widespread budget cuts, and be a part of the solution to a better food system.
Food and drink will be provided.
- Tues, July 22 | 5:30-7 PM
Brix Cider
119 S 2nd St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572
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View our calendar for future community events. We look forward to your participation!
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Key Updates From the Agricultural Sector
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As part of the Dane County Food Action Plan, we have been delving into the critical issues shaping farming in our region. We're focused on understanding the challenges and identifying opportunities to build a stronger, more resilient, and equitable future for our agricultural landscape. Here are some of the main themes and takeaways from our recent discussions:
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| Key Updates From the Agricultural Sector
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As part of the Dane County Food Action Plan, we have been delving into the critical issues shaping farming in our region. We're focused on understanding the challenges and identifying opportunities to build a stronger, more resilient, and equitable future for our agricultural landscape. Here are some of the main themes and takeaways from our recent discussions:
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Cuts to Local Food Purchase Assistance Program
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The discontinuation of the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program will impact LFPA producers, underserved communities, and local food networks. Learn more in this Wisconsin Watch article that features Jess D’Souza, owner of Wonderfarm, in Klevenville, WI (in Dane County). “LFPA kind of gave me hope that I’d be able to keep doing the thing that I love.”
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| Nourishing Conversations Podcast: Starting a Business & Policy Solutions
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Noah Bloedorn speaks with Founder/CEO Ben Stanger and Chief Marketing Officer Esai Ponce from Green Box Compost.
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| | Whiteboard Short: Dane County Farmers' Market
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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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