For an in-depth list of farms, markets, restaurants, businesses, and community resources that promote a sustainable, regional food system, please check out the 2013 Central Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas. Hard copies are also available at the Stevens Point Farmers’ Market, the Stevens Point Co-op, your local UW-Extension office, and at locations throughout the region. Directed to consumers in Adams, Juneau, Marathon, Marquette, Monroe, Portage and Wood counties.
ORGANIZATIONS
Central Rivers Farmshed
An organization representing all aspects of the food system whose members are committed to making Central Wisconsin a renowned, local food community. Farmshed works to expand the connection between local residents and their food.
Central WI Green Map
This map is intended for use by residents, and visitors of Central Wisconsin to find places, information and resources related to living a sustainable life and improving one of the finest communities anywhere!
Portage County CAN Network
We are a partnership of community businesses, organizations, and individuals committed to promoting physical activity and healthy eating through education, policy, and environmental changes.
Get Active Wood County (Communities Putting Prevention to Work)
Get Active Wood County is a hub of local obesity prevention initiatives. Our coalition of local businesses, schools and non-profit organizations drives a mission to create a healthier Wood County.
GEM Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Program (GEMSAF)
GEMSAF is part of the Global Environmental Management Center (GEM) of the College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point.
UW-Stevens Point Campus Garden
MREA / Renew The Earth Institute
Located in Custer, the MREA hosts an annual energy fair that includes speakers and workshops focused on local and regional foods.
Farm Renewable Energy case studies:
Breitenmoser Farms – Merrill, WI
Hilltop Community Farm – LaValle, WI
Stoney Acres Farm – Athens, WI
Healthy Eating, Active Living Marathon County
This initiative includes a Farm to School component through Transform Wisconsin.
Columbia County Local Food Collaboration
A regional effort to coordinate, among other things, farmers markets, local food events, community gardens, and institutional buying.
Contact: Kathleen Haas with Columbia County, UW-Extension kathleen.haas@ces.uwex.edu or 608-742-9683.
Ho Chunk
Live Strong Live Well
Contact your local YMCA.
BUSINESSES
Central Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas
The Central Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas lists farms and businesses throughout the central region. Copies are available at the Stevens Point Farmers’ Market, the Stevens Point Co-op, your local UW-Extension office, and at locations throughout the region. Directed to consumers in Adams, Juneau, Marathon, Marquette, Monroe, Portage and Wood counties.
Badgerland Produce Auction
Mary Jean Reading, Manager
mary@badgerlandcoop.com
N2954 State Hwy 22, Montello
PO Box 128
Montello, WI 53949
Central Wisconsin Produce Auction
N14676 County Hwy O
Withee, WI 54498
(715)229-4838
GreenLeaf Market
2 Grand Avenue
Neillsville, WI
Store hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
Central Cranberry
500 N. Superior Avenue
P.O. Box 937
Tomah, WI 54660
E-mail: cranberries@cranberrycentral.com
Office: 608.372.3348
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