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Community Scholars Program
The Wisconsin Food System Partnership has developed a Community
Scholars Program, which addresses community concerns and allows
young scholars to act as liaisons between the community and business
and government leaders. Programs include the "Hispano Club," a
weekly program run by UW undergraduates which teaches Hispanic
children about their heritage, and a community gardening program,
which monitors and maintains community green space.
(view
video)
Ours to Decide
The "Troy Drive Coalition" is a community activist group dedicated
to preserving sections of Troy Drive as communal green space.
As the community grew, it appeared that sections of Troy Drive,
previously used as green space, would be developed. Through the
efforts of concerned community members, as well as urban planners
from the University of Wisconsin, Troy Drive now houses numerous
community gardens that fit the needs of both residents and developers.
(view video)
University of Wisconsin
240 Agriculture Hall
Madison, WI 53706
Phone (608) 262-1271
Fax (608) 262-8852
Kenneth Shapiro, Director
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Wisconsin Food System Partnership
vision:
The
Wisconsin Food System Partnership seeks a more food-secure world in 2020
-- a world with less poverty and a plentiful food supply that is varied,
enjoyable, safe, and healthy.
Food will be produced and
distributed in profitable, equitable, and environmentally sound ways that:
- invigorate and regenerate the earth
and its people;
- equitably address local, regional,
and global needs;
- are consistent with community resources
and objectives;
- and take advantage of the most useful
information and technology.
By 2010 the university will
work with citizens to create, integrate, transfer, and apply knowledge
to contribute to a more food-secure world with less poverty.
- Citizens, faculty, staff, and students
learn from each other and work together to continue to change the
university so it can anticipate and influence change in the food system
and other parts of society.
Scientists plan and conduct
research with more citizen participation and interdisciplinary contributions,
linking science with larger food system issues.
University research continues to expand our understanding
of the world, to benefit the food system, and to enrich the educational
process.
Students learn from university
and community resources and gain an appreciation of the social responsibility
associated with the opportunity for education.
Citizens, faculty, and staff
join together to provide knowledge from a variety of perspectives, helping
people make informed choices.
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