Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW)
An informal, educational organization dedicated to the celebration of food, ethnic cuisines,
and culinary customs from all parts of the world.
Visit chew.wisconsincooks.org for more info.
Community Food Security Coalition
Visit foodsecurity.org for more info.
Community Groundworks
A local group working to regenerate urban areas, cultivate a diverse learning community, and foster
healthy communities (formerly Troy Gardens).
Visit troygardens.org for more info.
Dane Buy Local
Network and listing of locally- and independently-owned businesses in Dane County.
Visit danebuylocal.com for more info.
Dane County Farmer’s Market
Reported to be the largest producer-only farmers’ market in the country—right here in Madison.
Featuring the season’s best bounty of vegetables, flowers, and specialty products from approximately
300 vendors.
Visit madfarmmkt.org for more info.
Dane County UW Extension
Dane County UW Extension works to help build a diverse and inclusive community food system that is economically viable, environmentally sound and socially just for all Dane County residents.
Visit fyi.uwex.edu/danefoodsystem/ for more information and resources.
Family Farm Defenders
The organization works to create a farmer-controlled and consumer-oriented food and fiber system,
based upon democratically controlled institutions that empower farmers to speak for and respect
themselves in their quest for social and economic justice.
Visit familyfarmdefenders.org for more info.
Growing Power (Milwaukee)
Transforms communities by supporting people from diverse backgrounds and the environments in which
they live through the development of community food systems.
Visit growingpower.org for more info.
Homegrown Wisconsin
Network of organic farmers who raise vegetables, fruit, and herbs for gourmet restaurants in
Wisconsin and Illinois.
Institutional Food Market Coalition
Connects large volume institutional buyers in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors with
local Wisconsin produce auctions and growers.
Visit ifmwi.org for more info.
Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition (MACSAC)
Creates a sustainable, just, and local food system in southern Wisconsin by supporting CSA farms and
coordinating community and farmer education programs.
Visit MACSAC.org for more info.
Madison West Side Community Market
Farmer’s market on Madison's west side. Website includes a very practical list of seasonal
local foods.
Visit westsidecommunitymarket.org for more info.
Northside Farmer’s Market
On Sundays from May thru October, vendors sell their locally produced foods at Sherman Plaza. In
doing so, they ease area community members' lack of access to fresh, nutritious, and affordable foods.
Visit northsidefarmersmarket.org for more info.
Research, Education, Action, and Policy on Food Group (REAP)
Works to build a regional food system that is healthful, just, and both environmentally and
economically sustainable.
Visit REAPFoodGroup.org for more info.
Slow Food Madison
This local group works to bring together people interested in experiencing, celebrating, and
preserving our food traditions.
Visit slowfoodwisconsin.org for more info.
Sustain Dane
A not for profit organization committed to creating a community that deeply enjoys, cares for, and
is sustained by its unique environment.
Visit sustaindane.org for more info.
Thrive
A not-for-profit organization created to grow the Madison region's economy in ways that preserve and
enhance the quality of life.
Visit thrivehere.org for more info.
Wisconsin Food Security Consortium
Dedicated to ending food insecurity in Wisconsin.
Visit endhungerwi.org for more info.
Visit fyi.uwex.edu/danefoodsystem/organizations/ for additional links to community food system organizations in the Dane County area.
If you are an organization interested in listing your information on our site or would like to update
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