Food systems are a hot topic…your neighbor talks about planting a community garden in the
empty lot across the street, your parent association is organizing to advocate for access
to nutritious food in area schools, or maybe you turn on the news to hear organizations
encouraging constituents to “buy local.” These conversations on eating healthfully, locally,
and sustainably are happening everyday and they continue to deepen on local and national levels.
A commitment to that discussion is happening right here in Dane county. Since 2005, your Dane
County Food Council (DCFC) has been dedicated to organizing thought and action on making our
food system sustainable for all. We hope you spend some time exploring this site, join
discussions, and visit often!
mission
DCFC is a dynamic citizen committee of the Dane county board that explores issues and develops
recommendations to create an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable local
food system for the Dane county region. The council has recently been highlighted by the
National Association of Counties as a model for other county governments.
Learn more.
what's new
This year, we’ve been working hard to expand our public outreach efforts through a variety
of community presentations. Council members have hosted discussions and presentations with
local organizations, groups, and meetings. Find out how to solicit a DCFC member to speak
at your event or meeting here.