Category: News-Local/Regional Systems
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Posted on August 21, 2019
Grant Programs and Financial Options for Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs: Marshfield
Are you looking for ways to develop your innovative agricultural business? Can farmers improve profit by capturing more from the consumer? Is expanding the farm […]
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Posted on May 13, 2019
Growing Food in Urban Areas
This workshop will cover the unique opportunities and challenges in urban farming and large-scale gardening. The instructors will walk participants through farm and garden planning, […]
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Building Community and Equity Through Urban Agriculture
Many urban farmers partner with community-based nonprofit organizations working for social justice and equitable food access. Urban agriculture is a viable strategy for building food […]
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Posted on March 13, 2019
Food and the Wisconsin Idea: The Systems That Feed Us
The term “food system” is widely used in academia and the nonprofit sector, but what do we really mean by it? Are we using systems […]
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Posted on November 30, 2018
Q&A with Finalists for the Madison Terminal Market Feasibility Study
In February 2018, CIAS co-hosted a Madison Area Local Food Buyer & Distributor Meeting in collaboration with the City of Madison. Since then, CIAS, the […]
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Posted on March 28, 2018
Exploring Demand, Distribution and Infrastructure Needs for Local Food in Madison
CIAS co-hosted a meeting with the City of Madison to convene Madison-area food buyers, including restaurant groups, institutions, grocery retailers, area distributors, and allied professionals.
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Posted on February 1, 2018
Agroecoprospect: The Challenge of Integrating Values, Food and Farming
Registration is open for the joint annual meeting of AFHVS/ASFS, June 13-16 at UW-Madison.
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Posted on June 12, 2017
River Country Pasture Walk Series
The River Country RC&D is hosting a series of pasture walks this summer and fall.
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Posted on February 1, 2017
Food Sovereignty Symposium and Festival
The Food Sovereignty Symposium and Festival will be held March 10-12 on the University of Wisconsin campus and surrounding sites in Madison, Wisconsin. The symposium […]
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Posted on September 19, 2016
Hard Cider in the North Central Region: Industry Survey Findings and Opportunities for Rural Development
Hard cider, a beverage rooted in America’s past, has reemerged as a potentially fruitful business opportunity for modern day orchardists and entrepreneurs. As part of […]