Dane County Food Coalition

DUE MONDAY, Feb 26, 2024: Dane County Partners in Equity (PIE) Food Project Grant applications! Please help spread the word.

These grants are presented by the Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion (OEI), in partnership with the Dane County Food Council, to encourage the development of projects that advance equity and access in local food systems across Dane County. Please click the link for more details & for the application!
Priority will be given to projects serving Dane County communities outside the City of Madison and those that impact vulnerable, underrepresented, and/or underserved communities in Madison.

For projects that primarily serve City of Madison communities, we encourage you to also consider applying for a City of Madison SEED Grant (due March 1, 2024).
https://equity.countyofdane.com/grants/PIE-food
https://www.cityofmadison.com/.../programs/food/seed-grants

Feel free to share with your producer networks.
Study on Accessing Farm-to-School Markets: Seeking WI Food Producers to participate in a study to better understand how BIPOC food producers participate in farm-to-school programs. Provide your perspective on successes, challenges, and needs to participate in the farm-to-school market. Follow the link to complete a 10-15 minute survey (further details & compensation provided). https://go.wisc.edu/1br74x

DUE MONDAY, Feb 27, 2023: Dane County Partners in Equity (PIE) Food Project Grant applications! Please help spread the word.

These grants are presented by the Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion (OEI), in partnership with the Dane County Food Council, to encourage the development of projects that advance equity and access in local food systems across Dane County. Please click the link for more details & for the application!

Priority will be given to projects serving Dane County communities outside the City of Madison and those that impact vulnerable, underrepresented, and/or underserved communities in Madison. For projects that primarily serve City of Madison communities, we encourage you to also consider applying for a 2022 City of Madison SEED Grant (also due Feb 27, 2023).
https://equity.countyofdane.com/grants/PIE-food
https://www.cityofmadison.com/.../programs/food/seed-grants

See below for a Feb 17 online info session (there will also be an in-person visioning session on March 4). Thank you for helping to spread the word.

BT Farms Agri-community Info Session Learn more about the BT Farms Agri-community project and how you can be involved in this brief virtual information session!

Join the DCFM team! We are seeking candidates for two positions: Cookbook Sales & Marketing Manager and Food Access Coordinator. Learn more about these positions on our website (dcfm.org) and share with someone you think would be interested!

Our Partner Shares application is NOW OPEN!

Apply today to receive 25 - 75% assistance, up to $350, toward the purchase of a CSA share from a FairShare Endorsed farm. Shares sell out quickly, so we encourage eligible households and community organizations to sign up as soon as possible.

Head over to csacoalition.org/partner-shares to learn more and sign up for the program.

Not to brag, but the FairShare team is made up of some pretty great people! Want to join us? We are currently seeking applicants for an Executive Director who is interested in:

🥕 Working with a strong, dedicated, and engaging team
🥕 Supporting the growth and evolution of an organization dedicated to providing direct support to farmers and eaters
🥕 Engaging in and stewarding relationships with an incredible array of local, regional, and national partners
🥕 Trading recipes and cooking tips with a group of people equally invested in good, locally grown food
🥕 And so much more!

If this sounds like someone you may know, please share the position with them! Priority deadline for consideration is January 16th.

Full position description and how to apply can be found at csacoalition.org/employment

The snow is falling, but summer is just around the corner. We would love for you to join our team of seasonal staff who keep our farms and youth garden education sites growing!

Learn more and apply here: https://www.rootedwi.org/engage-with-us/careers/

From FEED (Food Enterprise & Economic Development): Wisconsin Procurement Institute is a statewide nonprofit that helps businesses with government contracting. Every month they hold office hours at FEED Kitchens to meet with folks in the Madison area. You do not need to be a member of FEED Kitchens to set up an appointment with them.

Here is a free, online film event later this week.

Food Justice Film Festival ONLINE | SEP. 15-18 Presented by the Center for Biological Diversity This is a free festival, open to all.

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

Healthy Food For All has a new staff person managing Food Recovery flow!

Please spread the word if you know folks who may be interested!

We’re branching out and need your help to spread the word!

There’s only one week left in our application period for our open Aggregation Project Coordinator position. We are looking for someone fluent in English and HMoob (Hmong) with a passion for local food and farming to join the team in a full-time capacity. If you know of someone who may be interested, please encourage them to apply by August 15th!

More details on the position can be found at csacoalition.org/employment.

Do you have 5 minutes? Fill out the Farmland Preservation Public Survey now to help inform the Farmland Preservation Recertification team as they update their Preservation Plan! Visit https://loom.ly/06xihuM today!