Dane County PI Community Food Project Grants
The Dane County Civil Rights Department, in partnership with the Dane County Food Council, is pleased to announce the annual Partners in Community Food Project Grants for 2026.
Food Systems, Impact
Expansion of a Senior-Focused Food Access Program
Dane County is fortunate to have dozens of local farm stands and farmers markets. However, income, transportation, and mobility barriers can render them inaccessible, especially for low-income seniors. The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) supports low-income seniors in accessing fresh produce by providing seasonal vouchers they can redeem at participating markets and farm stands. […]
A Community-Centered Initiative to Develop a Comprehensive Regional Food Plan
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our local (and national/global) food system, it revealed and amplified weaknesses and inequities in our food system. It was clear that there was a critical need to strengthen our local and regional food system against future disruptions. In 2021 the Dane County Food Council with Dane County Extension’s Community Food […]
Connecting & Cultivating Change: Recap of Our Mt. Horeb Town Hall!
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 […]
