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Wisconsin Local Foods Database

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Wisconsin Local Foods Database

The Wisconsin Local Foods Database connects schools, Early Care and Education (ECE) programs, and communities to their local farmers. Users can search the map to find farmers that have products that fit their program needs. Likewise, farmers can search the School Nutrition Director and ECE Program map to find schools and early care sites that are looking for local products to buy.

The Wisconsin Local Foods Database started as a project through the AmeriCorps Farm to School program and is now maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Farm to School Team. 

Connect With a Farmer

The Wisconsin Local Foods Database: Connect with a Farmer Map can be used in two ways: 

  1. You can use the map below to search by city or ZIP Code. 
  2. Open the Wisconsin Local Foods Database: Connect with a Farmer Map in a new tab to search by product, seasonal availability, sales region, and more!

Farms that would like to be included in the map can Complete the Wisconsin Local Foods Database - New Farmer Sign Up Form

Connect with a School or Early Care and Education Site

The Wisconsin Local Foods Database: Connect with a School or Early Care and Education Site can be used in two ways: 

  1. You can use the map below to search by city or ZIP Code. 
  2. Open the Wisconsin Local Foods Database: Connect with a School or Early Care and Education Site in a new tab to search by location and distance. 

To be added to the map, schools and ECE sites can Complete the Wisconsin Local Foods Database- New School or ECE Site Form.

Helpful Links

How to Use the Wisconsin Local Foods Database Video - This video explains how you can use the database to find farmers, schools, and ECE sites that are interested in selling or purchasing local foods. 

Local Food Purchasing Checklist (editable) - Use this editable checklist to guide your decision-making process when evaluating a new farmer or producer, or reviewing businesses already in your network.  

Contact

Brittany Zerbe, MS, RDN, CD
Farm to School Specialist
(608) 266-5185
brittany.zerbe@dpi.wi.gov

Shelley Witte
GIS Application Specialist
(608) 266-3939
shelley.witte@dpi.wi.gov

Sarah Tomasiewicz, MPH, RDN, CD
Farm to School Specialist
(608) 267-3160
sarah.tomasiewicz@dpi.wi.gov