DIRECT TO FARMER GRANTS

2024 Grant Recipients

We’re proud to offer our 2024 Direct to Farm LFPA grant recipients contracts to produce foods that will be aggregated and distributed to hunger relief organizations; making local foods more accessible across the state.

GETTING STARTED

(for grant awardees only)

To participate in the WI LFPA Program, we require grant recipients to complete the following before meeting with their WI LFPA Specialist or by January 5th (whichever comes first):

  • ONBOARDING SURVEY

    Congratulations on being chosen for a 2024 WI LFPA grant award. Before finalizing your contract, we need you to complete the onboarding survey.

    COMPLETE THE SURVEY

  • FARM TO FOOD ACCESS WHOLESALE READINESS TRAININGS

    These trainings will optimize understanding of the requirements of WI LFPA while preparing grant recipients for long-term wholesale success. Each recipient is required to attend one.

    REGISTER FOR ONE WHOLESALE READINESS TRAINING

PROGRAM DETAILS AND BENEFITS

  • COMPLIMENTARY WISCONSIN FARMERS UNION MEMBERSHIP AND LOCAL FOOD DIRECTORY LISTING (OPTIONAL)

    Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) offers WI LFPA Direct to Farmer program producers a complimentary, one-year membership alongside the opportunity to list your products and services on the Wisconsin Local Food Directory website.

    JOIN WFU AND LIST ON THE LOCAL FOOD DIRECTORY

  • SELLING INTO THE WI LFPA PROGRAM

    Now that your paperwork is complete, let’s jump into the nuts and bolts of how the program works and what’s expected of your participation.

    REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

  • FARMER TO FARMER COOPERATIVE LEARNING & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

    For WI LFPA farmers of all sizes, production methods and experience levels, this educational programming is for producers to build capacity, gain market access, and strengthen the Wisconsin local food system network to provide more equitable food access to underserved communities.

    FIND COOPERATIVE LEARNING & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

  • NETWORKING WITH WI FOOD SYSTEM PARTNERS

    Don’t stay in your silo! Across Wisconsin there are organizations working hard to connect people and resources within the local food system. We want to be sure you can find jump in, meet people near you, and play an active role in the fields and beyond.

    LEARN ABOUT NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES

COMMUNITY LIAISONS

Three Community Liaisons act as a bridge between WI LFPA project partners, grantees, and food access sites to support the program's goals of reaching underserved communities.

The Liaisons will support WI LFPA participants in their region through:
● Networking and education events
● Providing feedback to WI LFPA project partners
● Facilitating connections with existing WI LFPA networks of engaged farmers,
organizations, and community members
● Wisconsin Farmers Union membership
● WI Local Food Directory

Want to learn more about the topics above? Please reach out to the Community Liaison that serves your region.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (COMING SOON)

WI LFPA PROGRAM WEBINARS

FARM TRAINING VIDEOS