A farmshed is the network of people, businesses, organizations, and productive lands that create a local food economy.
Central Rivers Farmshed is a growing movement in Central Wisconsin to build and strengthen relationships between local farms, restaurants, retailers, and consumers.
To get involved, visit our wiki page at www.farmshed.pbwiki.com or join the Farmshed Google group http://groups.google.com/group/farmshed.
Current News:
Farmshed Board MeetingThe next Central Rivers Farmshed board meeting will be held Thursday, August 19th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Kristen's Riverwalk (1140 Clark St, Stevens Point). All who are interested in Farmshed activities are invited to participate. For more information, contact Jeremy Solin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 342-4643.
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2010 Farm Fresh Atlas released!
We are looking for businesses or organizations that can distribute the atlas to their members OR keep some on display for people to pick up. We are also looking for people who would be willing to drop them off on their travels to other Central Wisconsin counties. Contact Janis at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be part of the distribution effort.
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UWSP Farmers' Market
Starting Tuesday, June 8, 11am-2pm: Stop by the DUC Pergola and visit the NEW on-campus farmers' market!
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Bike to Barn to Plate
Hold the date of October 2, 2010 and start training for the next ride - we're thinking of a bigger loop (50-60 miles) to multiple farms. Please continue to check the site for more details. http://www.uwsp.edu/centers/dining/b2b2p.asp
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Local Food Fair
sowing the seeds of the local food future ...
Thursday, February 25, 2010, SPASH
About 600 people joined us for a celebration of local food, fun, and community learning. Thank you to all of our volunteers,potato toppings, snack, and dessert providers, and sponsors!
Local Food Fair Flyer5:30 Local Food Potato Bar - Malek Family Stewardship Farms organic potato, basic toppings, and drinks are free; gourmet toppings from area restaurants are $1/serving
7:00 Edutainment featuring the original production "The Mystery of the Future-loom Seeds"
7:30 – 9:00 Free desserts and local food information fair
8:00 - 9:00 Featured presentation: "An Economic Solution That's Hiding in our Fields" by Alan Perry, Farm Technologies Network
Sponsors:
Yukon Gold Level – $500 and above
- Central Rivers Farmshed
- Malek Family Stewardship Farms
Villetta Rose Level – $100 - $499
- Warner and Warner, Inc
- Maplewood Gardens/Dave Peterson
- Travel Guard
- Gimme Shelter Construction, Inc.
- Trig's Associate Fund
Purple Peruvian Level – up to $100
- Stevens Point Area Co-op
- Midwest Renewable Energy Association
- Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Company
- DigiCopy
Farms Could Fill Empty Buildings: Stevens Point Journal
www.stevenspointjournal.com/article/20091027/CWS03/310270027/1694/SPJ03/Farms-could-fill-empty-buildings
For more information on these and other events checkout our Events page.
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Picture: Sunny Sky Farm