FEATURED PRODUCERHome Grown Wisconsin
PO Box 6171
Madison, WI 53716
Home Grown Wisconsin is a cooperative of 15 certified organic family farms ranging in size from just a few to over 100 acres. The cooperative formed in 1996 and participating farmers grow over 400 varieties of fruit and vegetables, including antique and heirloom varieties. In addition to fruits and vegetables, some members produce organic beef, chicken and lamb, as well as eggs, cheese and flowers.
Why is growing organically a priority for your group?
All of our growers are committed to growing sustainable organic produce. Their reasons for growing this way may vary, but in the end we can all rally around the importance of a healthier family and society.
Why should people buy local, sustainably grown produce?
It is important for us to actively participate in the movement to educate people on the benefits of local, seasonal and organic produce. Even familiar varieties, available everywhere, taste dramatically better and remarkably different when grown and harvested with the care that our farmers know is essential to a superior product. Organic and sustainable agricultural practices result in the most delicious and healthy produce one can eat, while actually fortifying the soil in which it is grown rather than depleting and polluting it. Buying local and organic also helps develop and sustain our local economy.
What makes your farms special?
We are unique in that we are a cooperative with a rich history of many farms working together. Also, while it takes a lot of work and energy to be certified organic, we are pleased to provide that assurance to our customers that their food is grown without toxic chemicals.
Where do you want your business to be in the next year? 5 years? 10 years?
We would eventually like to begin processing food in order to supply schools, hospitals, and other larger institutions.
Where can consumers get your products?
Our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) has been serving the greater Chicago area with great success. Subscribers get weekly or bi-weekly boxes of assorted fresh vegetables and produce from mid-June through mid-October. We also have a cheese share and an egg share available! For more information on this neat opportunity, please visit our website. Some of our participating farmers also sell their products at farmers markets in Madison and Milwaukee.
For more information about the Homegrown Wisconsin cooperative or their CSA program, please visit their website, email or call Katrina Pine at 608.333.1227, or contact Josh Glass at 608.347.1132.
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Local Food, Farms and Jobs Update and Call to Action |  Good news!
The 2009 proposedlegislation to support local food systems, developed in part by the Illinois Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force, has overwhelmingly passed in the Illinois House of Representatives. It is now in the Senate and can use your support. Please call your state senator and ask him or her to be a co-sponsor!
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2 for 1 admission to the Chicago Green Festival!
From your friends at FamilyFarmed.org
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GOOD FOOD HAPPENINGS AT GREEN FESTIVAL
Please Join the Chicago Sustainable Food Community
as we
CELEBRATE
Building Community Alliances toward Healthy Food for All!
Chicago
Green Festival, FamilyFarmed.org, The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation,
Positively 25th Street Productions and Seven Star Events - with
community partnersPRESENT:A Weekend of Food, Farming, Film and Strategic Conversations
Saturday May 16/ Sunday May 17
at CHICAGO GREEN FESTIVAL - Chicago NAVY PIER
Saturday 4 pm
Alice
Waters, US Congressman Danny Davis and Filmmaker Chris Taylor -
Community Policy Roundtable. Community members tba- stay tuned.
MAIN STAGE OF Chicago Green Festival, Navy Pier
Saturday 6pm - 7:30 pmFREE - LOCAL ORGANIC Reception with Alice Waters andCommunity Leadership - Special Guest speakers tbaRoom 328 Navy PierSaturday - 7:30 - 9 Special Advanced screening of the film FOOD
FIGHT: Revolution Never Tasted So Good - featuring Michael Pollan,
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Sunday May 17th 4 pm
Food, Health and Education
MAIN STAGE GREENFEST
Community Stakeholders in Dialogue with elected officials
Creating Strategy - working together towards sustainable education legislation!
Policy
Round table with community stakeholders and elected officials moderated
by Jim Slama, with - Members from: USDA, US Dept. Education, Chicago
Schools- admin and students, Healthy Schools Campaign, Congressional
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For Green Festival general admission tickets: www.greenfestivals.org/chicagoTo join or to get involved, email:greenfestcommunityfoodevents@gmail.comor call310-204-2140Supporting Organizations (in formation)NetImpact
~ Slow Food Chicago ~ BIG (Blacks In Green) ~ Stinette and Brown ~
Chicago Botanic Garden ~ Healthy Schools Campaign ~ Jane Addams Hull-House Museum~ more to followThis programming will be regularly updated as more Good Food Happenings are included/added. Please go to FamilyFarmed.org for the most up to date information!
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