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Wisconsin Food Partnership System

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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.
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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.
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University of Wisconsin
240 Agriculture Hall
Madison, WI  53706
Phone (608) 262-1271
Fax     (608) 262-8852
Kenneth Shapiro, Director

 



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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