Description

Join us on Saturday, September 20th from 4-6pm for a happy hour, farm tour, and panel discussion about how we can create a Southeastern WI food system that works for all of us–farmers, institutional buyers, food access networks, restaurants, and grocers!

This free, public event, co-hosted by the Milwaukee-Waukesha Wisconsin Farmers Union Chapter, the Milwaukee Food Council, Fondy Food Center, and UW-Extension will take place at Village Farmstead (14020 E Fitzsimmons Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154) .

We know that often the barrier to bringing local farmers’ products into different markets is one of scale. Aggregation- of products, storage, transportation, and sales- presents one strategy to address this challenge.  At this event, we will bring together representatives from different sectors to discuss collaborative aggregation possibilities for our community. 

Happy Hour

• Join us at 4pm to enjoy featured beer from Central Water Brewing Co, wine, and snacks sourced from the farm.

Farm Tour

• Village Farmstead grows food on one acre for their community in southeastern Wisconsin.  Learn about their farm practices, markets, and community commitments.

Panel 

• Representatives from school, grocery, food hub, food pantry, and farmer perspectives will gather for a panel to discuss aggregation strategies for SEWI.

Plentiful opportunities for more informal discussion and gathering will follow the panel. 

A huge thank you to our sponsors: Outpost Natural Foods, UW-Extension, Wisconsin Farmers Union, Central Waters Brewing Co., and Village Farmstead