NETWORK WITH WISCONSIN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM PARTNERS
STEPS TO GET INVOLVED
The WI LFPA program works to network Wisconsin local food system partners and encourages farmers, aggregators, hunger relief organizations, and other community partners to build strong connections. Wisconsin Farmers Union will assist you with network development in your community.
For more information on all networking activities, please contact Forrest Humphrey | 715-450-9179 | fhumphrey@wisconsinfarmersunion.com
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COMPLIMENTARTY WISCONSIN FARMERS UNION MEMBERSHIP AND LOCAL FOOD DIRECTORY LISTING
Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) offers WI LFPA Direct to Farmer program suppliers a complimentary, one-year membership alongside the opportunity to list your products and services on the Wisconsin Local Food Directory website.
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PARTICIPATE IN THE MIXER AT THE MARBLESEED ORGANIC FARMING CONFERENCE
Join us for a complimentary dinner followed by happy hours and jam session* at the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference.
Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 6:00pm
Register below for Thursday and mark dinner (free for WI LFPA producers). You can also sign-up for the remainder of the conference at this link with your discount code.
*Bring your musical instruments if you would like to jam from 8-10pm
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JOIN MONTHLY NETWORKING CALLS
WI Local Food System Network calls bring together food system partners from across Wisconsin to share resources and align opportunities.
Calls are the first Wednesday of each month, beginning in March.
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CONNECT WITH YOUR LOCAL WISCONSIN FARMERS UNION CHAPTER AND RESOURCES
Please join the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) staff for a virtual information session to learn how to connect to your local WFU chapter and how to take advantage of the many benefits WFU has to offer.
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ATTEND THE SPRING GATHERING
Join the WI LFPA network to connect, share about your work, innovations in your food community, and resources. Funding for travel to this event is available, and interpretation services will be provided upon request.
April 27th at Grow It Forward, Manitowoc, WI
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ATTEND THE WISCONSIN FARMERS UNION SUMMER CONFERENCE
Attend the WFU Summer Conference at Kamp Kenwood in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. This event is a great opportunity to meet fellow WFU members and participate in some networking and educational programming.
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ATTEND THE FALL GATHERING
Join the WI LFPA network to connect, share about your work, innovations in your food community, and resources. Funding for travel to this event is available and interpretation services will be provided upon request.
October (Date and Location in Northern WI TBD):
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ATTEND WISCONSIN FARMERS UNION ANNUAL CONVENTION
Attend the annual Wisconsin Farmers Union Convention. This is a great way to engage with Wisconsin farmers and have a voice in creating WFU’s policies.
