Friends of Dane County Food Council

08/26/2022

Date/Time: Monday, August 29, 5:00 p.m.

Presented by: Dane County Extension, Urban Triage , TradeRoots Farms and Rooted

Do you know what cabbage, okra, tomatoes, peppers, and greens have in common? They’re all part of African Diaspora crops. This event will discuss growing and cooking with African Diaspora crops. Join us for tasty cuisine. You’ll also hear about indoor gardening.

Scan the QR code or click here to register for this free event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/african-diaspora-gardening-and-cuisine-workshop-tickets-404833346437

12/15/2021

FairShare CSA is hiring three positions - feel free to share with your networks.
Find the job descriptions and more information at csacoalition.org/employment. Priority deadline for applicants is January 2, 2022, with first round interviews taking place on January 6 & 7, 2022.

Join the FairShare team!

Are you interested in connecting farmers and consumers through CSA? Passionate about creating a fair and equitable food system for small-scale farmers and the families they feed? Come work with us!

FairShare is currently seeking applicants for THREE new positions. Find the job descriptions and more information at csacoalition.org/employment.

Priority deadline for applicants is January 2, 2022, with first round interviews taking place on January 6 & 7, 2022, so don't wait to apply!

11/06/2020

Register today for the Edible Startup Summit! Please spread the word; registration closes tomorrow, Nov 7.

The Edible Startup Summit is a 2-day virtual training program for food processing and food truck & cart business start-ups and
entrepreneurs. We provide talks, workshops, and consulting sessions so that you get the information, connections, and resources you need to help you launch and sustain your food
business.

Requests for language or access accommodations should be made by October 26th.
Please contact Sharon Lezberg at [email protected]

04/04/2020

During this video lecture you will learn what you need to know to increase your success in the garden this growing season. Starting garden plants from seed can

02/03/2020

Please help spread the word!

Calling all Dane County orgs working on food systems projects! The 3rd annual Partners in Equity Food Project Grants are now open. These grants are sponsored by the Dane County Office of Equity & Inclusion and the Dane County Food Council. Click the link to learn more. Apply by March 2nd! https://equity.countyofdane.com/grants/PIE-food

09/05/2019

Looking for a career in agriculture with a focus on helping others and learning together? Please help spread the word about this position!

Join our team! Dane County Extension is currently recruiting for a Crops & Soils Educator. Extension educators deliver education where people live and w

03/21/2019

The Food Council and Dane County are proud to support this important program. Thank you FairShare CSA Coalition and your many farm members that make the Partner Share program such a success.

What is the Partner Shares program? FairShare’s Partner Shares Program began in 1993 to improve access to fresh vegetables grown by local farmers. The

02/28/2019

Attention food businesses, plan to join us at this event to learn ways to reduce food waste.

The Food Waste Policy & Practice: Challenging the Norm conference brings together businesses, government officials, and nonprofit organizations to take action on food waste. Expert panelists will identify food waste challenges, share industry best management practices, discuss current national/local...

02/07/2019

The Dane County Food Council developed the PIE Food Project grants to help develop and support projects that will strengthen our local food system. We would love to hear about your idea. Applications are due March 1st.

The Partners in Equity (PIE) Food Project Grant program was envisioned by the Dane County Food Council as seed money to encourage the innovative development of

01/15/2019

The Anderson Farm County Park announced purchase of a new tractor on Monday.