Farm Fresh Atlas by Damis Newman

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SO UT H E RN W I SCO N S I N Your guide to local farms, farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets, grocers, restaurants, U-picks and more! 10th anniversary edition

Welcome to the 10th anniversary edition of the Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas™ The atlas is your guide to local food and the people who bring it to us. Whether you’re looking to connect directly with farmers, for a farmers’ market in your area, or a local retailer or restaurant serving local foods, this resource will help you make delicious and sustainable choices. The Southern WI Farm Fresh Atlas is brought to you by:

REAP Food Group www.reapfoodgroup.org In partnership with: Dane County Farmers’ Market & the Friends of the DCFM www.dcfm.org UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems www.cias.wisc.edu Thank you to the project team: Layout & Design: Damis Newman, damisdesigns.com Cartography: Bill Buckingham, mapgiving.org Photography: Bill Lubing, lubingcreative.com Data Entry: Katie Godfrey Project Coordination: Miriam Grunes Research and editing: Cris Carusi, Laura Kearney, Joan Braune, Judy Hageman, Becca Lamson, Erin Courtenay, Katie Godfrey, Maria Davis

For more information about the atlas or to request copies, contact:

Research, Education, Action and Policy on Food Group (REAP) is building a regional food system that is healthful, just, and both environmentally and economically sustainable. REAP connects producers, consumers, policy makers, educators, businesses and organizations to nourish the links between land and table. REAP is committed to projects that shorten the distance from farm to table, support small family farmers, encourage sustainable agricultural practices, preserve the diversity and safety of our food supply, and address the food security of everyone in our community. The Southern WI Farm Fresh Atlas 2011 is generously underwritten by:

REAP Food Group 306 E. Wilson St. #2E • Madison, WI • 53703 info@reapfoodgroup.org • (608)310-7836

Farm Fresh Atlas™ is a trademark of Research, Education, Action and Policy on Food Group, Inc., used with permission by grassroots coalitions throughout Wisconsin to produce five independent atlases: Farm Fresh Atlas™ of Eastern Wisconsin, Western Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas™, Farm Fresh Atlas™ of Southeastern Wisconsin, Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas™, and Central Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas™. Learn more by visiting www.farmfreshatlas.org.

Our Sustainability Pledge:

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All farms listed in the atlas have made pledges that they are:

Canned & Baked Goods

• Family or cooperatively owned • Committed to reducing the application of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers

Certified Organic

• Treating animals with care, respect and access to outdoors • Protecting land and water resources

Cheese & Dairy

• Providing safe and fair working conditions • Selling Wisconsin products they have grown on their farm or helped produce

Community Supported Agriculture

Listed restaurants and businesses are locally owned and make a pledge to sell or support local, fair trade and sustainable foods.

Crafts & Fibers

How to use this atlas:

Eggs

Find a farm or business alphabetically: Listings are in four sections: Farms, Buy Fresh Buy Local Restaurants, Businesses and Organizations, and Farmers’ Markets.

Fruit Health & Beauty

Find a farm or business geographically: Look for numbers on the map on pages 22-23 and then find those numbers in the farm listings beginning on page 2.

Herbs & Flowers Meat & Poultry

Find a particular product: Refer to the icons listed next to each farm listing. (See product icon key to the right.)

Honey, Syrup or Sorghum

CONTENTS: Farms ...........................................................................pages 2-21 Map ...........................................................................pages 22-23 Buy Fresh Buy Local Restaurants ................. pages 24-31 Businesses and Organizations ....................... pages 32-41 Farmers’ Markets ................................................ pages 42-45

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FARMS

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A-Z Farm

Ray & Alice Antoniewicz 1820 Schuster Rd., Oregon, WI 53575 (608) 835-5553, cell: (608) 212-8526 fax: (608) 835-0243 rayatoz@merr.com www.a-zfarm.com

A-Z Farm is conveniently located south of the Madison Beltline off Hwy 14, near Oregon. We offer delicious pasture raised lamb and chickens without feeding animal byproducts, growth stimulants or hormones. Freezer lambs, individual cuts of lamb, roasting chickens, sheep pelts, wool, yarn, meat rabbits, eggs and wool blankets are available. See our website for details. VISITORS WELCOME, BUT PLEASE CALL AHEAD. Map E3

Amazing Grace Family Farm Janet Kassel-Blakeney, Don & Chris Blakeney 1438 N. Cty H, Janesville, WI 53548 (608) 876-6311 amazgr8z@ticon.net www.amazinggracefamilyfarm.com

Since 1976…offering: vegetables from asparagus to zucchini; honey; grass-fed, humanely raised beef. All free of chemicals, pesticides, hormones, GMOs, antibiotics, etc. Farming practices utilize principles of sustainability and ecological diversity. Selling at on-farm veggie stand, local farmers’ markets and food co-ops. Twenty-week CSA program. We are confident you will be satisfied. Available for workshops. TOURS AND VISITORS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Map E4

Carol & Ed Knapton 4311 Vilas Hope Rd. Cottage Grove, WI 53527 (608) 222-2269 fax: (608) 222-1234 ed@americasbestflowers.com www.americasbestflowers.com

Anisoptera Acres

Dan & Catherine Kleiber N9387 Riverview Dr., Waterloo, WI 53594 (920) 478-9696 farmerdan@anisopteraacres.com www.anisopteraacres.com Anisoptera Acres offers pasture raised pork and beef, free-range chicken and duck, and honey. We grow most of our own feed on our farm. We use no hormones, antibiotics or animal byproducts in our feed. All of our meat is processed by local, state inspected facilities. VISITORS WELCOME, BUT PLEASE CALL AHEAD. Map F2

America’s Best Flowers

Disney World with so much color. We have 2 acres of greenhouses with many unique annuals, perennials and flowering shrubs. Lots of fun and information at our gardening and vegetable classes, plus our make-and-take workshops. Fundraising for nonprofit organizations. Just outside city limits of Madison, just off of Cottage Grove Rd. (Cty BB) at 4311 Vilas Hope Rd. Map E3

Appleberry Farm

David Wildes 8079 Maurer Rd., Cross Plains, WI 53526 (608) 798-2780 fun@theappleberryfarm.com www.theappleberryfarm.com Conveniently located near the west Beltline of Madison; 4 miles west on Mineral Point Rd., left on Timber Ln., right on Maurer Rd. The scenic farm provides a wholesome family experience and famously fresh food. U-pick strawberries, raspberries and sweet corn. Heirloom apples, pumpkins, caramel apples, fresh cider, donuts, brats, hayrides and school tours. Map D3

FARMS

Artos Handcrafted Bakery & Foods

John, Virginia & Sylvan Goeke E8303 Hwy SS, Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 606-2369 naturewool@mwt.net

Artos Bakery—like no other—where the bakers are farmers! The work of our family’s hands brings you foods grown and prepared with integrity from Sylvan Meadows Farm to your plate. The seasonal harvest of fruits, heirloom vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and grass-fed meats find their way into Artos Bakery, where we handcraft European-style sourdough breads, rustic pastries, flatbreads, fruit preserves, heirloom tomato sauces, pickles and more. Find us Saturdays at the Dane County Farmers’ Market, or join our unique CSA. We use only sustainable and organic ingredients. NO VISITORS, PLEASE. Wholesale available. Map B1

Basics Cooperative

The Berry Farmer, Inc.

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 32) Map F4

John & Jean Pinkston E10222 Hoot Owl Rd., Baraboo, WI 53913 (608) 355-1965 info@theberryfarmer.com www.theberryfarmer.com

Birch House Farm

Liz and Katie Birkhauser 7930 Coray Ln., Verona, WI 53593 (608) 845-6460 fax: (608) 845-6461 info@birchhousefarm.com www.birchhousefarm.com

We are a small, diversified farm offering seasonal gourmet vegetables, mushrooms, edible flowers, sprouts, wild edibles, cut flowers, pastured poultry, herbs and medicinals. We have a variety of CSA share options and encourage our members to come get their hands dirty to help us share our harvest with those in need. We also sell to restaurants and at farmers’ markets. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. Map D3

Brian & Carolyn Austin E5162 Rush Creek Rd., Ferryville, WI 54628 (608) 632-1579 austin.rushcreek@yahoo.com www.localharvest.org/farms/M40289

Jim & Susan Claus 4047 Windsong Circle, Verona, WI 53593 (608) 833-3540 www.pickdane.com

Berry Hill Farm is a U-pick and pre-picked strawberry farm located in the town of Middleton. From Hwy 12, take exit 253 onto Old Sauk Rd.; head west 3.7 miles. Our season typically begins early/mid-June and runs through early July. U-pick trays and quarts provided. Call ahead for hours and field conditions. Map D3

Austin’s Rush Creek Farm

Here at Austin’s Rush Creek Farm we grow vegetables and berries using natural methods. We are located in the heart of the driftless region and are dedicated to sustaining the natural beauty and richness of our land while providing healthy, quality produce to our customers. Visit us at farmers’ markets in Viroqua, Prairie du Chien and Gays Mills. Contact us for bulk purchases for home preserving. Map A2

Berry Hill Farm

Bleu Mont Dairy

Willi Lehner 3480 Cty F, Blue Mounds, WI 53517 (608) 767-2875 bleumont@tds.net

Our farm sits atop a ridge in the driftless region. Committed to sustainable practices, we grow organically, have a passive solar home and greenhouse, and produce our electricity from wind and solar. Our selection of cheeses includes organic, washed-rind and REAL raw milk cheeses cured in our underground cave. VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Map D3

From Baraboo, turn west onto Hwy W; go 2.5 miles; turn right onto Hoot Owl Rd. Strawberries mid-June to early July. U-pick and pre-picked strawberries and peas. Blueberries early July to mid-August. Call for picking information, (608) 355-1965. Containers provided or bring your own. Children always welcome. Map D2

FARMS

Blue Moon Community Farm, LLC

Kristen Kordet 3856 Schneider Dr., Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 446-6962 kristen@bluemooncommunityfarm.com www.bluemooncommunityfarm.com

Blue Moon is a small certified organic farm on Madison’s southern edge. We grow over 40 different vegetables, focusing on heirloom and great-tasting varieties, and we are known for the cleanliness and quality of our produce. Pastured poultry and pork complement our production system and are available through our CSA and on-farm sales. Come visit us on Saturdays at the Westside Community Market in Madison. FARM VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Map E3

Blue Skies Berry Farm

Paul & Louise Maki 10320 N. Crocker Rd., Brooklyn, WI 53521 (608) 455-2803 paul@blueskiesfarm.com www.blueskiesfarm.com

We grow raspberries, heirloom tomatoes, vegetables, herbs and greens using only organic inputs. U-pick season: mid-August to October. We are 16 miles south of the Beltline via Hwy 14, toward Evansville; turn right at Union (at Tavern) onto W. Union Rd. 1.5 miles and left on Crocker 500 ft. Map E3

Bluestem Farm

Martha Barrett & Scott Weber S5920 Lehman Rd., Baraboo, WI 53913 (608) 356-0179 bluestem_farm@juno.com www.bluestemfarm.com

We grow local ecotype wildflowers, grasses, trees and native orchids for rain gardens and landscaping projects. Our nursery-propagated potted plants don’t suffer transplant shock. We also sell apples, grapes and other produce grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. We sell at the Dane County Farmers’ Market throughout the growing season, and on the farm most Sundays or by appointment. Map D2

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www.buresberrypatch.com 608-924-1404 Barneveld, WI

See you in the patch!

FARMS

Botham Vineyards

8180 Langberry Rd., Barneveld, WI 53507 (608) 924-1412 fax: (608) 924-3310 www.bothamvineyards.com

Located in the lush, rolling hills of the Iowa County Uplands, Botham Vineyards grows and produces regionally distinctive wines of international acclaim. Founded in 1989 by Peter Botham, our production now totals approximately 30,000 gallons per vintage year in ten wines. The tasting room, art gallery and gift shop are located in a circa 1904 restored barn. Tours for groups of 15 or more by appointment only. Visit bothamvineyards.com for hours and information. We look forward to welcoming you. Wholesale available. Map D3

The Buča Farmer

Kathy Katz N6830 Hefty Rd., Monticello, WI 53570 (608) 636-3034 thebucafarmer@msn.com www.thebucafarmer.com

Bures Berry Patch

Ed & Kathy Bures 3760 W. Brigham Rd., Barneveld, WI 53507 (608) 924-1404 www.buresberrypatch.com Bures Berry Patch is where families gather to pick the finest produce. We specialize in growing asparagus, rhubarb, raspberries, sweet corn, pre-picked and U-pick; peas, strawberries, and pumpkins. Call for hours/availability. From Madison: travel Hwy 18/151 west for ~30 miles. Go 2.5 miles PAST Barneveld. Turn south on W. Brigham Rd., go 1 mile. See you in the patch! Map D3

Dale & Cindy Secher 5683 Lincoln Rd., Oregon, WI 53575 (608) 835-5871, hotline: (608) 835-3979 fax: (608) 835-5871 carandal@chorus.net www.carandale.com

Visit our farm for U-pick or pre-picked strawberries, Concord grapes and fall raspberries. We also vend our fruits at the Dane County Farmers’ Market, including uncommon fruit from our test plot (aronia, sea berries, currants, gooseberries, blackberries, cherries and more!) We’re at the end of S. Fish Hatchery Rd., 8.5 miles from the Madison Beltline. Map E3

Cates Family Farm

Richard & Kim Cates 5992 Cty T, Spring Green, WI 53588 (608) 588-2836 rlcates@mhtc.net www.catesfamilyfarm.com

We offer lean, natural Angus beef: frozen cuts, smoked sausage, beef sticks and jerky. Our steers are grass-fed and free-range; most are grass-finished. Certified by Food Alliance Midwest, indicating our meat is raised sustainably, locally, antibiotic and hormone free, and land and water friendly. We are also certified by the Animal Welfare Institute. South from Spring Green 4 miles on Hwy 23, then left 2.5 miles on Cty T. VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Map C3

The Buča Farmer is a small farm located just south of New Glarus. The farm is managed sustainably without the use of chemical fertilizers or insecticides. Our focus is on growing the best tasting and healthiest food available. You’ll find us at local farmers’ markets, co-ops, restaurants and through our weekly CSA. Please contact us for more information. VISITORS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Map D4

Carandale Farm

Cedar Grove Cheese

Coulee View Family Farm

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 32) Map C2

Dean & Kim Zimmerman 54247 Valentine Ln., Wauzeka, WI 53826 (608) 874-4144 drzimmerman1@yahoo.com www.couleeviewfarm.com We grow pasture raised chicken, eggs, pigs, turkey and lamb. We treat our animals humanely and respectfully and do not use hormones, appetite stimulants or routine antibiotics. Our pasture-raised meat CSA delivers to La Crosse, Prairie du Chien, Platteville, Fitchburg, Madison, Lake Mills and Johnson Creek. Order a sample CSA share to see if this is right for you. All of our animals are either free-ranged, day-ranged or moved daily in portable shelters, ensuring constant access to fresh pasture. Map A3

FARMS

Country Bumpkin Farm Market Cindy & Charlie Rhinehart E9745 Cty P, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 (608) 254-2311 www.countrybumpkinent.com

U-pick and We-pick strawberries, and fall red raspberries, black raspberries, blueberries, melons, blackberries, plums, grapes, apples, over 50 vegetable varieties, flowers, pumpkins, fall decorations and our own raw honey. Enjoy our gardens, gift shop, greenhouses or an ice cream cone! Fall hay wagon rides to the pumpkin patches, corn maze, fall entertainment. School groups welcome! Open daily, April 25-October 31. Take Exit 89 onto Hwy 23, south 1/2 mile to Hwy P on right. (Super Wal-Mart is on left.) Turn right onto Hwy P. We are 1 mile on left. Map D1

Tom & Gretchen Griffith 3252 Vilas Rd., Cottage Grove, WI 53527 (608) 838-4762 www.doorcreekorchard.com U-pick and pre-picked apples are offered as well as U-pick table and wine grapes, fall raspberries and pumpkins. Unpasteurized cider is pressed weekly. Meat and naturally colored yarn available from our Black Welsh Mountain sheep. Season: mid-August to late November. From Madison, take Hwy 12/18 east 3 miles past I-90, turn right on Vilas Rd. and go 1/2 mile. Map E3

Donna’s Organic Gardens, LLC Donna M. Schmidt N3730 Hwy EE, Neosho, WI 53059 (920) 349-3305 cell: (920) 285-4579

Donna’s Organic Gardens, LLC, is located 10 miles west of Hartford or 1 mile east of Hustisford on Hwy 60. The farm is south of Hwy 60 on Hwy EE. Sales are at both locations. I am certified organic with Global Organic Alliance and pasture raised Piedmontese beef, chicken, turkey and lamb. I also have eggs, strawberries, raspberries and potatoes. Available yearround are wild Alaska salmon and purebred Icelandic wool. Gourds are available for crafts. Map G2

Door Creek Orchard

Dreamfarm, LLC

Diana & James Murphy 8877 Table Bluff Rd., Cross Plains, WI 53528 (608) 767-3442 diana@dreamfarm.biz www.dreamfarm.biz Dreamfarm has the pleasure of milking goats morning and evening to create cheese on its small family farm. Artisan cheese maker Diana Murphy handcrafts cheese two to three times a week. Laying hens of various breeds produce colorful eggs. Jacob sheep, beef and hogs add to our diversity. Our animals are free to roam their pastures all year. Join our CSA, or visit us at the Westside Community Market. Map D3

Driftless Depot

Driftless Market, LLC

Driftless Organics

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 32) Map C2

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 32) Map B4

Josh & Noah Engel, Mike Lind 50561 Cty B, Soldiers Grove, WI 54655 (608) 624-3735 csainfo@driftlessorganics.com www.driftlessorganics.com

We LOVE to grow vegetables and we’ve been doing it passionately (and sustainably) for over 15 years! We grow over 40 different varieties of fruits and vegetables, plus sunflowers for organic sunflower oil (the olive oil of the Midwest), and we raise grass-fed beef as well! We offer a 20-week CSA with pick-up sites in Madison, Viroqua and the Twin Cities. Visit our website for more information and prices, or stop by our booth at the Dane County Farmers’ Market. Wholesale available. Map B2

FARMS

Driftless Solar, LLC

Emerald Meadows Family Farm/ Two Good Farms CSA

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 33) Map C3

Englewood Grassfed Beef

WANT FRESH VEGGIES?

Then Join Our CSA! Vegetables & Fruit Grass Fed Beef Sunflower Oil

Equinox Community Farm

John Binkley 5754 River Rd., Waunakee, WI 53597 (608) 577-9313 john@equinoxcommunityfarm.com www.equinoxcommunityfarm.com

Located minutes north of Madison in Waunakee, Equinox Community Farm grows a wide variety of vegetables and berries in a sustainable, healthy manner. Our focus is CSA, with five pickup locations around Madison, in Sun Prairie and on the farm in Waunakee. Visit our website for more info about our CSA and to learn more about the farm. Map E2

Ben & Kristi Agnew W1414 Cty Z, Fall River, WI 53932 (920) 484-3307 fax: (920) 484-3307

We specialize in raising quality grass-fed beef. Our herd of British White and Black Angus cross-cattle rotationally graze on our 44 acres in Fall River. The cattle and pasture provide for each other, so no off-farm or chemical inputs are needed! We sell by the quarter, half or whole. Sampler packs and smaller orders available upon request. Map F2

Vern & Betty Forest 2227 Fitchburg Rd., Fitchburg, WI 53575 (608) 845-5966 www.eplegaarden.com

A real old-fashioned Norwegian 100-acre farm. Families and kids of all ages have fun selv plukkin (U-pick) their own apples, berries and pumpkins; going on horse-pulled hayrides, Harold Patterson’s Halloween haunts, picnics; and much more in the store. In the city of Fitchburg; 4 miles south of Madison Beltline on Seminole Hwy, go right (west) on Whalen Rd. to Fitchburg Rd., turn left (south). Map E3

Tim Zander W1547 Hwy K, Columbus, WI 53925 (920) 623-2296 zander@netwurx.net twogoodfarms.com

Our family’s 180-acre organic farm grows a wide variety of field crops, spring bedding plants (vegetables, herbs, flowers), fruits and vegetables. Favorites include heirloom tomatoes, raspberries, green beans, peppers and sweet corn. We sell at the Sun Prairie, Monona and Madison Eastside farmers’ markets. On-farm sales/visits by appointment. Wholesale and CSA available. Map E2

Eplegaarden, LLC

Foster’s Fall Harvest

Don & Gail Foster 6617 Hwy 73, Marshall, WI 53559 (608) 655-4275 gfoster@chorus.net

Foster’s Fall Harvest has all your fall and Halloween decorating needs in one spot. We grow a large variety of specialty pumpkins. Choose from the best jack-o’-lantern selection in the area. Hayrides offered Sundays in October, 1-4pm. Also have squash, gourds (including dried birdhouses), Indian corn, corn shocks, straw bales (4 sizes) and mums. Apples, cider, Amish jams and candy, and craft items are sold in the shed, Monday-Friday, 5-7pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 9am-7pm. Open September through October. Look for our big turkey out front. Located 4 miles north of Marshall on Hwy 73. Map F2

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www.driftlessorganics.com

FARMS

Fountain Prairie Farm

John & Dorothy Priske W1901 State Rd. 16, Fall River, WI 53932 (920) 484-3618 priske@centurytel.net www.fountainprairie.com

We’re proud of our grass-fed, grain-finished Highland beef, raised without hormones or antibiotics. Our 21-day dry aging results in tender, intensely flavored meat. Our Highland beef and pork can be found at area restaurants and at the Saturday Dane County Farmers’ Market. We welcome visits to our farm, but please call first. Map E2

Four Elements Organic Herbals/ Natures Acres Farm

Future Fruit Farm

Robert, Ellen & Selena Lane 5363 Knobs Rd., Ridgeway, WI 53582 (608) 924-1012 fax: (608) 924-1014 www.localharvest.org/farms/M7074

Our family farm is a certified organic orchard located on the beautiful ridges overlooking the Wisconsin River Valley. Here, we have chosen to produce only “old-time,” unusual, and difficult-to-grow varieties of apples and pears. The delicious taste of our Future Fruit is sought after. Our organic, artisanal fruit and fruit butters can be found at fine stores and restaurants locally, at Madison farmers’ markets, and as a member of our organic fruit CSA farm. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. Map C3

Scott Williams & April Yancer 9214 Cty G, Mt. Horeb, WI 53572 (608) 669-8063 gardentobe@tds.net www.gardentobe.com

We are professional gardeners working with distinguished chefs and culinary establishments to create local seasonal cuisine. We believe that when farmers and chefs unite to create a regional food system, agriculture can thrive, farmers can have a healthy quality of life, and chefs can have access to the freshest ingredients available. Map D3

Jane & David Stevens E8984 Weinke Rd. North Freedom, WI 53951 (608) 522-4492 fourelements@centurytel.net www.fourelementsherbals.com

Certified organic since 1991, we’re a 130-acre family farm located in the heart of the pristine Baraboo Bluffs. We produce the finest quality handcrafted herbal body care products using herbs from our farm. Organic produce and herb and vegetable transplants available seasonally, along with maple syrup and pastured poultry. Open house June 11; see website. VISITS AND TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Wholesale available. Map D2

Garden To Be

Good Earth Farms, LLC

Mike & Deb Hansen 10431 Mayflower Rd., Milladore, WI 54454 (715) 652-3520 farmer@goodearthfarms.com www.goodearthfarms.com Farming as if everything matters. Our mission: To produce humanely raised, high quality, organic grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured pork, pasture raised chicken and turkey at a reasonable price, and then deliver it to your door! Located in central Wisconsin, we’re organic because it’s what we believe…learn more at our website. Map C1

Grassy Way Organics

Kallan & KayDee Maxwell 6476 Cty H, Arena, WI 53503 (608) 753-2399 Maxwell@grassywayorganics.com www.grassywayorganics.com

As first-generation farmers we proudly raise organic beef and pastured chickens, and milk 40 Holstein/Jersey cows to produce organic cheeses for the community. Our animals are free-range and never given antibiotics, byproducts or growth hormones. We take a lot of pride in producing quality, healthy food for you and your family. Visit our website to learn more! Food Alliance Certified. Animal Welfare Approved. Map D3

FARMS

Harmony Valley Farm

Richard deWilde & Andrea Yoder S3442 Wire Hollow Rd., Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 483-2143 fax: (608) 483-2151 csa@harmonyvalleyfarm.com www.harmonyvalleyfarm.com

Heritage Kitchen & Market

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 35) Map D2

High Meadow Farm CSA

Matt, Meg & Mike Kelly N6967 South Ln., Johnson Creek, WI 53038 (920) 699-3658 highmeadowfarmcsa@gmail.com www.highmeadowfarmcsa.com Our CSA farm is located outside of Johnson Creek. We grow several varieties of veggies and potatoes for our members and market friends, choosing delicious heirlooms where we can. We offer optional egg shares from our pastured chickens and bread shares from artisan baker Shawn Rediske. We have recently applied for organic certification. Visit us at the Fort Atkinson Market on Saturdays! Wholesale available. Map F3

Gene & Philana Friede 430 Cty N, Stoughton, WI 53951 (608) 873-3332 pfriede@rocketmail.com

High Stakes Ranch cattle and chickens are fed the organic feed we cultivate ourselves. A well maintained farm means that our animals are healthy and humanely treated. Hormones or antibiotics are not used in the hand-raising of our pastured and grain-finished Angus, Herefords and Baldings. We have applied for organic certification. Quarters, halves or larger amounts can be ordered. We are dedicated to keeping high quality food affordable. Call and reserve your beef or chicken. Delivery is possible. VISITORS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Map E3

Located in a secluded, spring-fed valley in western Wisconsin, we have been providing the La Crosseto-Madison area with certified organic produce since 1985. We supply the Dane County Farmers’ Market, our CSA program, retail stores and fine restaurants with the highest quality vegetables, fruits and herbs. CSA sign-up on our website. Map A1

High Stakes Ranch

Hinchley’s Dairy Farm

Tina Hinchley 2844 Hwy 73, Cambridge, WI 53523 (608) 764-5090 tina@dairyfarmtours.com www.dairyfarmtours.com

Hinchley’s Dairy Farm is a real dairy farm that offers educational tours of the farm, with hands-on opportunities to hand-milk a cow, gather eggs and take a hayride to pick a free pumpkin in October. Farm raised chicken, turkey, duck and rabbit for sale, and squash, pumpkins, eggs and U-pick raspberries. Farm is just a short drive from Madison, Janesville or Milwaukee: 2844 Hwy 73 outside of Cambridge. Wholesale available. Map E3

FARMS

Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc.

Jelli’s Market

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 35) Map C3

Steve & Jody Knoebel N5648 S. Farmington Rd. Helenville, WI 53137 (262) 593-5133 sknoebel@jellismarket.com www.jellismarket.com

Kay Jensen & Paul Ehrhardt 6837 Elder Ln., Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (608) 825-9531 fax: (608) 825-9531 jenehr@aol.com www.wisconsingrown.com

Organic diversity—good for the land, neighbors and everyone who enjoys great-tasting, nutritious, locally raised organic produce and pastured poultry. Kay and Paul at JenEhr are Wisconsin born and bred farm kids, raising more than 50 different fruits and vegetables, offering organic strawberry U-pick and enough pastured chickens and turkeys to keep you well fed year-round. Check us out at farmers’ markets, join our CSA or find us at our store and restaurant partners. Map E2

Jenkins Family Farms

Ben Jenkins N9220 Fenske Rd., Dalton, WI 53926 (608) 279-2879 ben@jenkinsfamilyfarms.com www.bensbeef.com

We are a small, diversified certified organic farm located between Pardeeville and Dalton in Columbia County. We take orders for beef by the side or a mixed quarter. In the summer, we can be found on the square in Madison most Saturdays through the month of July selling potatoes. For our wholesale customers, we also raise certified organic sweet corn. NO FARM VISITS. Wholesale available. Map E1

Keene Hollenbeck 908 Sun Prairie Rd., Marshall, WI 53559 (608) 655-1596 keene@keeneorganics.com www.keeneorganics.com

Certified organically grown heirloom vegetables, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, gourmet varieties of garlic and herbs. Chickens are free-ranged outside on organic grasses and eating organic grain, which produces the highest nutritional quality pastured eggs and chickens that taste exceptional. Our on-farm licensed kitchen produces pesto, seasonings, preserves, dried mushrooms and other products. Check our website www.keeneorganics.com for our farmers’ market locations. Wholesale available. Map E2

We are a U-pick strawberry farm and also offer many other summer and fall produce items. Raspberries, peas, green beans, tomatoes and sweet corn all available as U-pick or pre-picked. Call hotline or visit website for daily updates from April-October. Located 5 miles east of Johnson Creek; I-94 exit to Cty B; take B east 5 miles to S. Farmington Rd.; watch for signs. Map F3

JenEhr Family Farm

Keene Organics

King’s Hill Farm CSA

Jai & Joel Kellum 19370 Cty G, Mineral Point, WI 53565 (608) 776-8413 fax: (608) 776-8413 jaikellum@gmail.com www.kingshillfarm.com

We are a certified organic family farm integrating permaculture practices. On our farm, we have plenty of vegetables, fruits, herbs, mushrooms, chicken and duck eggs, pork, honey and flowers. Come share the bounty by joining our CSA. Every other week from June through November we deliver a box full of fresh produce to our pickup sites. Sample the seasons’ flavors and nutrition. Wholesale available. Map C4

FARMS

Kinkoona Farm

Suellen Thomsom-Link 16734 W. Dorner Rd., Brodhead, WI 53520 (608) 897-3983 mail@baabaashop.com www.baabaashop.com

We are a sustainable, permaculture farm situated in Brodhead (30 minutes south of Madison). We are primarily a sheep farm and raise pasture-grazed, chemical-free lamb, but also make chemical-free wool mattress toppers, comforters and pillows. We wholesale organically grown sunflower sprouts to restaurants and health food stores throughout the year. Wholesale available. Map E4

Krusen Grass Farms

Sue & Altfrid Krusenbaum W3194 Cty D, Elkhorn, WI 53121 (262) 642-7312 fax: (262) 642-7312 krusen@krusengrassfarms.com www.krusengrassfarms.com

We have a certified organic, grass-based farm where we rotational graze our animals and rotate our crops. We raise certified organic beef, pork, chicken and turkey. We provide individual cuts, sides, quarters, including brats, links, snack sticks and nitrate-free ham and bacon. We don’t use any herbicides, pesticides, antibiotics or hormones. All animals have access to sunlight and pasture. Certified by Oregon Tilth and Animal Welfare. Please call ahead for on-farm sales and/or tours. Wholesale available. Map B4

MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. Mary Jo Bergs 2821 S. Hwy 51, Janesville, WI 53546 (608) 757-7881 or (800) 345-8348 fax: (608) 757-7884 www.pheasant.com

MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. is the nation’s largest pheasant producer and a family-owned and -operated business since 1929. Our retail store offers a large selection of game meats, side dishes and condiments as well as our pheasant meat products and pheasant pies. Take a video tour in the store or call ahead to set up a drive around tour. Store hours are MondayFriday, 8am-4:30pm, Saturday, 10am-3pm. Order online at www.pheasantfordinner.com. Wholesale available. Map F4

Lange Farm Meats

Rich & Patty Lange 1214 Southwest Rd., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-4105 RJL13@centurytel.net www.langefarmmeats.com

Kim & Jared Lapacek N1959 Kroncke Rd., Poynette, WI 53955 (608) 635-4780 lapaceksorchard@gmail.com www.lapaceksorchard.com

NEW LOCATION! We are a small, family-owned and -operated business conveniently located just 15 minutes north of Madison. Throughout the apple season, we offer over 30 varieties of apples and delicious products made from apples. Our farm offers many family activities including: visiting our emus, picking raspberries, feeding the goats and searching for the kittens. Wholesale available. Map E2

We are a 240-acre grass farm 4 miles southwest of East Troy in southeastern Wisconsin. Our beef and eggs are certified organic, all natural, grassfed and pastured. We do not use confinement, antibiotics or hormones of any kind. Map G4

Lapacek’s Orchard

Marr Family Farm, LLC

Jerry & Nancy Marr 826 Pleasant St., Mineral Point, WI 53565 (608) 987-2508 marrbeef@verizon.net Our fine beef is grown using high quality grasses and some grain to add flavor and tenderness for a nutritious meal of steaks, burgers, roasts and more. We produce our beef using sustainable practices that are environmentally friendly. Our hay and pasture lands receive no chemicals. Call ahead so we can bring your order to the Dane County Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Map C3

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Marsden’s Pure Honey

Dale Marsden 2614 Riverholm Rd., McFarland, WI 53558 (608) 838-3992 bluebee@madtown.net Marsden’s is a producer/packer. Products include Wisconsin specialty honeys in glass and plastic containers, comb honey, spun honey, homemade candles and small quantities of seasonal fresh fruit including peaches and apples. Look for us at the McFarland Farmers’ Market and Dane County Farmers’ Market. Visitors are welcome. Please call ahead. Map E3

Meyer’s Farm Market

Misty Meadows Dairy

Antony & Laura Jay W4282 Schutt Ln., Monroe, WI 53566 (608) 329-4368 mistymeadows@tds.net www.mistymeadowsdairy.com

Located outside of Monroe, Misty Meadows Dairy is home to 200 dairy goats. We spend every day milking goats and tending our ever-expanding garden. We love bringing the freshest produce, goat cheeses and soaps to the Janesville and Hilldale farmers’ markets. From our garden straight to your table every week. Map D4

Mitchell Vineyard

David Mitchell 4252 Sunnyridge Rd., Oregon, WI 53575 (608) 257-0099 buenosdz@sbcglobal.net www.wineandhop.com

Mitchell Vineyard began in 1976 and has 11 varieties of U-pick grapes covering 6 acres for eating, juice and especially winemaking. The farm has picking buckets, crushers and presses for free use by customers. Picking Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday in September and early October, 11am4pm. Call about our delicious grapes. Take Hwy 14 south to Oregon. Left Hwy 138; go 1.25 miles; right on Sunrise Rd. to Sunnyridge. Map E3

Henry Morren & Lisa Fishman 2718 State Rd. 213, Orfordville, WI 53576 (608) 445-2067 morrenhenry@yahoo.com

On our small farm south of Madison, we grow a wide range of fruits: strawberries in June followed by cherries, plums, grapes and pears. We feature 60 varieties of apples, including unusual English and French varieties traditionally used for cider. Bramley’s is ideal for baking, Adam’s Pearmain is perfect for fresh eating; we also grow Honeycrisp. Our sweet cider is delicious (quantities available for hard cider making). NO VISITORS, PLEASE. Map E4

Bryan Meyer 1329 E. M-H Townline Rd., Milton, WI 53563 (608) 754-0247 info@meyersfarmmarket.com www.meyersfarmmarket.com Quality produce since 1967, picked fresh daily. Open 9am-6pm daily, mid-June–October. Look for the giant pumpkin on the silo along I-90. Wholesale available. Map F4

Morren Orchard

New Era Farm, Inc.

Lisa M. Marsh S1278 Parker Rd., Cashton, WI 54619 (608) 625-4565 lisa@newerafarmonline.com www.newerafarmonline.com

Located in rural Cashton, Vernon County, New Era Farm uses only sustainable farming practices in growing delicious, MOSA-certified organic food. We offer a summer-fall CSA program featuring a wide variety of vegetables, berries, cut flowers and preserves made from our own organic fruits. Our jams and jellies can also be ordered directly from our website. Map B1

FARMS

Northwood Farm

James & Rebecca Goodman E103 Cty Q, Wonewoc, WI 53968 (608) 489-2291 fax: (608) 489-3107 r.j.goodman@mwt.net

Pine River Market and Café

Piper Road Gardens

Northwood Farm, a certified organic dairy, beef and crop farm, has been worked by Goodman families since 1889. We direct market dry-aged beef year-round in bundles or individual cuts. Animals are raised on homegrown forage and pasture. No antibiotics, GMOs or animal byproducts. Contact or visit us at the Dane County Farmers’ Market (Mifflin St. side). Map C1

The Old Feed Mill

Organic Valley Family of Farms

Paine Family Farm

Bill & Laura Paine N893 Kranz Rd., Columbus, WI 53925 (920) 623-4407 grassfedbeef@painefamilyfarm.com www.painefamilyfarm.com

At Paine Family Farm, we raise 100% grass-fed beef with no grain or antibiotics or hormones. Dry-aged 21 days, cut, vacuum-packed and frozen, our lean, tender, flavorful beef is available in standard 15-, 25- or 50-pound or design-your-own packs and quarters. We deliver orders of >$100 in the Madison area. Map E2

Paoli Local Foods, LLC

Parisi Farm Produce

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 37) Map E3

Terry Parisi 3718 Halvorson Rd., Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-3011 parisi.produce@gmail.com www.localharvest.org/parisi-family-farmM32214 We are a small family farm just 10 miles south of Madison growing produce since 2005. Practicing sustainable farming methods, we condition our soil with organic inputs, focus on a large variety of heirloom vegetables and herbs, and have free-range chickens. Our produce is sold at local farmers’ markets and restaurants as well as in our 20-week CSA. Map E3

Jodie Janovec 185 N. Franklin St., Whitewater, WI 53190 (920) 723-8085 jodie@piperroadgardens.com www.piperroadgardens.com

Piper Road Gardens offers a specialized CSA with three share options: cut flower bouquets, salad greens and culinary herb share. Pick-up sites are located in Janesville, Whitewater, East Troy, Burlington and Wauwatosa. We grow our flowers, herbs and greens using sustainable practices. Look at our website to learn about everything we do for wedding and event floral design. Wholesale available. Map F3

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(see Businesses and Organizations, page 37) Map B1

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The Plahnt Farm

Josh Lubenau 538 N. Main St., Fall River, WI 53932 (608) 332-5020 plahnts@gmail.com www.plahnts.com

The Plahnt Farm believes in the ability of plants and nature to improve quality of life through health, beauty, taste, smell, touch and sound. Using natural methods, we grow vegetables, herbs and flowers that enliven the senses. Find us on the Capitol Square (Madison) and at the Sun Prairie, Fall River and DeForest farmers’ markets. Map F2

Pleasants Springs Orchard

Richard & Vivian Green 2722 Williams Dr., Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-4096 apples247@litewire.net www.pleasantspringsorchard.com

We grow 68 varieties of apples, specialty lettuces, melons, sweet corn, pumpkins and squash. Fresh, unpasteurized cider is pressed each week in season. For 33 years we have grown quality fruit and produce, mindful of food safety and the environment. See us at the orchard, Dane County Farmers’ Market, Westside Community Market and Monona Farmers’ Market. Map E3

FARMS

Priske’s Asparagus Farm Tom & Judy Priske W5639 Hwy 16, Rio, WI 53960 (920) 992-3330 pritom01@aol.com

Farm fresh asparagus picked daily. Volume discounts. Open 9am-6pm daily during the season (May-June). Located 2 miles west of Rio on Hwy 16. Map E2

Our Berkshire hogs are pastured or housed in deep bedded systems and given opportunity to forage, graze, root and play. We are guided by principles of permaculture, land stewardship, and more than 25 years of experience in humane animal services. Alfalfa, apples, acorns and other nuts add depth of flavor to this heirloom pork. Ask about other grass-based meat and free-range poultry/eggs. VISITORS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Wholesale available. Map F3

We are a certified organic family farm proud to provide the Dane County area with healthy, local and sustainably grown fruits and vegetables. We offer a CSA with delivery to the Madison area (see our website for more information). On Saturday mornings you can find us at Madison’s Westside Community Market on the Hill Farms parking lot at Sheboygan and Segoe. Wholesale available. Map D3

Rainbow Hill Farm

Dennis & Sue Mengeling N4754 Cty V, Poynette, WI 53955 (608) 279-1886 rainbowhillfarm@centurytel.net

Our Galloway cattle are grass-fed and grass-finished. Our pigs are pasture raised. Our animals are naturally raised—without growth-enhancing antibiotics or hormones—and treated humanely. Our meats are lean, tender and flavorful. Please call or email to request a brochure or a tour of Rainbow Hill Farm. Map E2

Primrose Community Farm, LLC Mike & Cassie Noltnerwyss 4144 Cty J, Cross Plains, WI 53528 (608) 798-0219 primrosecommunityfarm@gmail.com www.primrosecommunityfarm.net

Patty Reedy & Andy Wersal W7181 Hustad Valley Rd. New Glarus, WI 53574 (608) 527-5311 rainbowfleece@yahoo.com

A domestic fair trade farm with sustainable practices: access to fresh air, sunshine; grass-based, free-range; no antibiotics or hormones for our lamb, chickens, turkeys…who live the “dolce vita”! Whole/halves/ various cuts, inspected, licensed lamb. On-site woolen mill and yarn shop with fiber, socks, blankets. Educational farm events, fiber/felting workshops. Local markets: Madison Eastside, Fitchburg. Map D3

Prairie Fire Farm

Lisa Juday & Karen Laing 372 Cty A, Cambridge, WI 53523 (608) 884-4863 prairiefirefarmwi@gmail.com www.prairiefirewi.com

Rainbow Fleece Farm

Reeson Family Farm

Pat Skogen & Ralph Reeson S6383 Spring Valley Rd. Loganville, WI 53943 (608) 393-6109 pskogen@live.com www.ReesonFamilyFarm.com

Reeson Family Farm is a diversified, grass-based and MOSA certified organic dairy committed to sharing the bounty of the land. We offer CSA shares of vegetables, fruit and eggs. We sell certified organic beef, chicken and naturally raised pork by individual cuts, quarters, halves and whole. You can find us at farmers’ markets in Baraboo, Reedsburg, Portage, and the Dells. Please call before visiting the farm. Map C2

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River Valley Ranch

Eric Rose 39900 60th St., Burlington, WI 53105 (262) 539-3555 fax: (262) 539-2433 info@rivervalleykitchens.com www.rivervalleykitchens.com

Rollin Hills Honey, LLC

Judy Papineau 9578 State Rd. 81, Cassville, WI 53806 (608) 794-2202 rollinhillshoneyllc@yahoo.com www.rollinhillshoney.com

Rollin Hills Honey, LLC is located in southwestern Wisconsin, 10 miles south of Lancaster on the right side of Hwy 81, just past Cty U in Beetown on top of the hill. We are in our sixth year of harvesting honey with about 30 hives around the area. We make natural skin care products using our honey and beeswax along with natural oils. Check out our website: rollinhillshoney.com. We sell at the Northside Farmers’ Market in Madison on Sundays and various craft shows. Wholesale available. Map A4

Ruegsegger Farms, LLC

Ken Ruegsegger 75 York Valley Rd., Blanchardville, WI 53516 (608) 523-4705 www.naturalmeats.org 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured pork, eggs, chicken, turkey, veal and goat. We use no hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, cages, confinement or inhumane treatment. Our home delivery (12 years running) is still free. FARM VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Our farm market store: Paoli Local Foods, LLC (608) 845-FOOD (3663) is open Monday-Saturday. Map D3

Kara Kasten-Olson W4192 Bristol Rd., Columbus, WI 53925 (608) 837-7766 fax: (608) 837-7729 kara@sassycowcreamery.com www.sassycowcreamery.com

Sassy Cow Creamery is a new farmstead dairy built in 2007 by third-generation dairy farmers James and Robert Baerwolf and their families. Our love of dairying has led us in establishing two distinct herds: a 400 cow traditional dairy and a 100 cow organic dairy. We bottle the milk from these individual herds separately at our farmstead dairy. Products include whole, 2%, 1%, skim and chocolate milk along with butter and ice cream in a variety of flavors. Please visit our website, www.sassycowcreamery.com, for more information. Wholesale available. Map E2

Since 1976, our family farm has been producing chemical-free, pesticide-free mushrooms and vegetables for sale to consumers in our year-round farm market open 7 days/week. We feature our value added farm products as well as locally produced foods and artisan cheeses. Wholesale available. Map G4

Sassy Cow Creamery

Schuster’s Playtime Farm, Inc. Don & Theresa Schuster 1326 Hwy 12/18, Deerfield, WI 53531 (608) 764-8488 theresa@schustersfarm.com www.schustersfarm.com

Schuster’s Playtime Farm is a beautiful and entertaining arrangement of nature and fun. Experiences run the gamut from good old-fashioned farm learning and fun to truly unique outdoor fun (jumping pillow, gemstone mining and more). We host private engagements (birthday parties, day camps, corporate gatherings, etc.) 5/1-10/31. We are open to everyone mid-September-October 31st for our Fall Festival Season. www.schustersfarm.com. Map E3

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FARMS

Scotch Hill Farm

Tony & Dela Ends 910 Scotch Hill Rd., Brodhead, WI 53520 (608) 897-4288 dela@scotchhillfarm.com tony@scotchhillfarm.com www.scotchhillfarm.com

Seven Seeds Farm

Blue Strom & Skye Zitkus 16456 Alpine Ln., Richland Center, WI 53581 (608) 647-8934 farm@shadyblueacres.com www.shadyblueacres.com Shady Blue Acres is a certified organic farm producing seasonal vegetables, canned goods, eggs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, hogs and beef cattle. Inspired by organic old-school traditions, we highlight heirloom crop varieties and heritage, endangered breeds of livestock, which are intensively pastured. Join our CSA or see us at the Dane County Farmers’ Market. Please visit our website or contact the farm to schedule a tour. Map B2

Scotch Hill Farm has practiced community supported agriculture since 1994. We’re certified organic, growing 60+ varieties of vegetables. We also raise dairy goats, sheep and poultry at our century-old dairy farm site. We are 30 miles south of Madison, midway between Janesville and Monroe. Subscribers can participate in farm events. We make and sell farmstead milk soap, too. Wholesale available. Map E4

Shady Blue Acres

Greg & Lea Stroncek 5079 Cty Z, Spring Green, WI 53588 (608) 225-2892

This sustainable organic farm has been in the family since the 1870s. The on-farm store offers our own 100% grass-fed beef, chickens, limited pork and eggs. We are proud of our commitment to renewable energy with both solar thermal and photovoltaic panels. We encourage you to visit us. Map C3

Small Family Farm

Jillian & Adam Varney S2958 W. Salem Ridge Rd. La Farge, WI 54639 (608) 625-4178 smallfamilycsa@yahoo.com www.smallfamilycsa.com

We are a certified organic farm that takes a special interest in mineral balancing of soil to provide nutrient-dense food. Sign up for our 20-week CSA share and pick up your weekly box of local flavors in Viroqua, La Crosse, Onalaska, West Salem, Sparta, Dubuque or Madison. We also offer pastured Berkshire pork, pastured chickens and honey. Find us at the Viroqua Farmers’ Market and the Dane County Farmers’ Market. Call ahead to schedule a farm tour. Map B1

Snug Haven Farm

Judy Hageman, Bill Warner and Danielle Wood 1170 Hageman Rd., Belleville, WI 53508 (608) 424-3296 fax: (608) 424-3296 spinach@snughavenfarm.com

Nestled in a valley, Snug Haven’s specialties are spinach grown in hoophouses during the winter months (this makes the spinach incredibly sweet due to the freezing/thawing process). Winter spinach and spring/summer flower shares are offered to families in the Madison area. Some early-season crops include specialty lettuce, tomatoes (including heirlooms) and flowers. We sell year-round at the Dane County Farmers’ Market and direct market to restaurants in Madison and Chicago. SCHOOL AND FARM TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Map D3

FARMS

Sunborn Gardens

Carol Larsen 9593 Overland Rd. Mt. Horeb, WI 53572 (608) 437-3966 sunborn@mhtc.net www.sunborngardens.com

Sunborn provides fresh, local, sustainably grown flowers starting with marvelous, dramatic parrot tulips in April and ending with dried flowers and ornamental peppers along with ornamental kale in October. Holiday and wedding arrangements are favorites here! PLEASE CALL BEFORE VISITING. Map D3

Sprouting Acres

Andy Watson & Kelly Bratt 1746 Hwy 73, Cambridge, WI 53523 (608) 469-2319 andy@macwatson.net www.sproutingacres.com

We are a small, certified organic, family-run farm with a 22-week CSA season that includes a wide variety of vegetables, strawberries and raspberries. Visit our website for more information or find us at the Tuesday Eastside and the Saturday Dane County farmers’ markets. VISIT BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Map F3

Sugar Maple Emu Farm is a family-owned farm that hatches and raises emus 8 miles southwest of Brodhead. Products include AEA Certified emu oil, emu oil products, emu meat, emu eggshells, painted and decorated emu shells, jewelry, etc. Sales and farm tours are by appointment only, from May 1 through October 31. Visit www. sugarmapleemu.com or “Sugar Maple Emus” on Facebook. Wholesale available. Map E4

Sulzer Natural Beef

Jim Sulzer W4790 Sulzer Rd., Monroe, WI 53566 (262) 538-4382 sales@sulzerbeef.com www.sulzerbeef.com

We produce delicious, natural beef with NO growth hormones, NO antibiotics and NO animal byproducts. We raise all of our own corn, oats and alfalfa for finishing and rotationally pasture our cow/calf herd. You can be assured of what is in the beef we deliver right to your door. Map D4

The Bubenzer Family N8671 Poplar Grove Rd. New Glarus, WI 53574 (608) 527-4434 bubenzers@tds.net www.sunflowerhillfarmstead.com

Sunflower Hill Farm is nestled in the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin about 30 miles outside of Madison. On these 75 acres, we grow pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, chickens and turkeys. All have indoor/outdoor access, sunshine, fresh water, good pastures and good shelter. Selling whole/halves/ cuts/20# or 40# variety boxes. Inspected, licensed. Farm events: classes and Farmapalooza! Look for us at the Verona Farmers’ Market. Map D4

Sugar Maple Emu Farm

Michael & Joylene Reavis W805 Pedee Rd., Brodhead, WI 53520 (608) 897-8224 emujoy@sugarmapleemu.com www.sugarmapleemu.com

Sunflower Hill Farm

Sunrise Orchards, Inc.

Lynne Teach 48340 Hwy 171, Gays Mills, WI 54631 (608) 735-4645 fax: (608) 735-4640 sunrise@mwt.net www.sunriseapples.com

Farm fresh apples, bakery, caramel apples, cider, potatoes, onions and antique apple varieties. Specializing in Wisconsin-grown and -made food products. Open late August to mid-December. Outdoor play area for children. Samples of our products available every day. Located on Hwy 171 east of Gays Mills. GAP/GHP/USDA inspected. Wholesale available. Map B2

FARMS

Sutters Ridge Farm

Matt & Julie Sutter 2074 Sutter Dr., Mt. Horeb, WI 53572 (608) 832-6445 www.suttersridge.com

Only 20 minutes from Madison. We are open for self serve, U-pick raspberries mid-August to first frost. Starting Labor Day weekend, our cabin will be open every Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. During cabin hours, you can enjoy the corn maze, kids’ play area, pre-picked apples, U-pick apples, cider and baked goods. Visit suttersridge.com for directions and group programs. Wholesale available. Map D3

John, Virginia & Sylvan Goeke E8303 Hwy SS, Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 637-2544 naturewool@mwt.net www.sylvanmeadowsfarm.com

Rob Ten Eyck W968 Hwy 11/81, Brodhead, WI 53520 (608) 897-4014 TEOApples@wekz.net

Ten Eyck Orchard, since 1839, offers apples that are tree-ripened, picked and sorted with great care and sold at their flavor peak. Our home market is located on Hwy 11/81, 3 miles west of Brodhead, and is open daily from late August to mid-November. We also offer Asian pears, pumpkins, squash, cider and honey. Map E4

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Sylvan Meadows Farm

Ten Eyck Orchard

Thunder Valley Inn

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100% grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured pork, heirloom vegetables, fruits, since 1996. All are raised by sustainable methods that go above and beyond USDA organic standards. Heritage breeds feast on forage, producing meat so flavorful you can almost taste the wild herbs and clover. Find out what Madison chefs and families already know: grass-fed is best! Meats are sold by halves, quarters, retail cuts, and through our unique CSA shares. We also offer CSA shares of canned goods, fruit preserves and baked goods from our handcrafted bakery, Artos. See us at the Dane County Farmers’ Market. NO VISITORS, PLEASE. Wholesale available. Map B1

Thundering Hoof Ranch, LLC

Stephenie Buhrow N7471 Forest Ridge Rd., Berlin, WI 54923 (920) 379-8551 thunderinghoof86@yahoo.com www.thunderinghoofranch.com

Our ranch is located within the beautiful and gentle rolling hills of Green Lake County. As fourth and fifth generation farmers, we work with the land to restore habitat for wildlife while providing superior tasting meats—100% grass-fed beef and Icelandic lamb, pastured Berkshire pork, pastured heirloom chickens—and eggs. We have an on-farm store and do our own meat processing. Map E1

Madison Area CSA Coalition

~ Connecting growers & eaters for more than 19 years ~

Grower Opportunities • Grower Network • Mentorship Sessions • Marketing Opportunities

Community Opportunities • CSA Financial Assistance • Educational Resources • Community Events

Make the most of your CSA! The Coalition’s Food Use Workshop Series offers cooking tips and food preservation techniques for using all of each week’s produce. Canning & Dehydrating Workshops | CSA Cooking 101 Workshops

www. macsac.org

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Timothy Ridge

Brian & Marilee Backstrand 11255 Jordan-Wiota Rd., Argyle, WI 53504 (847) 812-1762 mbackstrand@csc-pipe.com www.timothyridge.com

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Tipi Produce

Beth Kazmar & Steve Pincus 14706 W. Ahara Rd., Evansville, WI 53536 (608) 882-6196 csa@tipiproduce.com www.localharvest.org/farms/M4077 Look for our certified organic produce in natural food stores and co-ops in Madison, Janesville and Milwaukee. We offer a satisfying 26-week CSA, with farm events included. Thirteen CSA pick-up sites in Madison, Middleton, Oregon, Evansville, Janesville, Brookfield and Milwaukee areas. Located just 35 minutes south of Madison. FARM VISITS BY CSA MEMBERS ONLY, PLEASE. Wholesale available. Map E4

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Scott & Julie Trautman 2049 Skaalen Rd., Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 205-9798 family@trautman.net www.trautmanfarm.com

Great tasting grass-fed beef, pastured pork, poultry, free-range eggs and 100% grass-fed dairy. Bring the whole family and share our joy at our certified organic family farm, minutes from I-90 near Stoughton, 12 minutes from Madison. Drop in Saturdays, 9am-Noon, or Wednesdays, 5-8pm. Otherwise please email or call ahead. Map E3

We strive to: raise vegetables and hay organically; sell produce locally at the Monroe Farmers’ Market and other areas in Green and Lafayette counties; generate electricity with solar PV; minimize our ecological “footprint”; invite others to enjoy Timothy Ridge, sharing their knowledge and energy. Come visit: 11 miles west of Monroe on Hwy 81, take Trotter Rd until it meets Jordan-Wiota Rd. Map D4

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Trautman Family Farm

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The Tree Farm

Chris Upper 8454 State Rd. 19, Cross Plains, WI 53528 (608) 798-2286 farm@thetreefarm.net www.thetreefarm.net

U-pick vegetables since 1973. Diversity and ethnic vegetables are our specialty. About 190 varieties of 40 kinds of vegetables, flowers and herbs. Quantities for canning or for supper. Scenic ridgetop in northwestern Dane County overlooking Indian Lake Park. Call or go online for driving directions, hours and daily produce availability. Map D2

Tomato Mountain Farm

Chris Covelli & Sarah Costa N7720 Sandy Hook Rd., Brooklyn, WI 53521 (608) 712-1585 info@tomatomountain.com www.tomatomountain.com Tomato Mountain is a certified organic farm just south of Madison. We offer seedlings in the spring, a Chicago-area CSA, and salsas, preserves and other tomato-based products year-round. We harvest only the best ingredients by hand at the peak of ripeness, and bottle them only in season. And they don’t have far to travel—our on-farm kitchen is less than a block away! With no exposure to wheat, dairy, meat, soy or nuts, our products are naturally vegan, gluten-free and suitable for many with food allergies. Wholesale available. Map E4

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Trillium Natural Foods Community Co-op

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Troy Community Farm

Claire Strader 500 block Troy Dr., Madison, WI 53704 (608) 442-6760 claire@troygardens.org www.troygardens.org

We have been growing certified organic vegetables on Madison’s northside since 2001, and we are proud to be the city’s first urban farm. Join our CSA, look for our sprouts and herbs in Madison food stores, pre-order bedding plants from our new passive solar greenhouse and visit our summer farm stand at Troy Gardens on Thursdays from 4-6pm. Map E3

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Uplands Cheese Co./Grass Dairy Michael & Carol Gingrich, Dan & Jeanne Patenaude 5025 Hwy 23 N., Dodgeville, WI 53533 (608) 935-5558 fax: (608) 935-7030 uplandscheese@gmail.com www.uplandscheese.com

Uplands Cheese Co./Grass Dairy is a rotational grazing farm and cheese manufacturing business in Dodgeville. Our cheeses, Pleasant Ridge Reserve and Rush Creek Reserve, are made on the farm using only the milk of our on-farm cows. Our award-winning Pleasant Ridge Reserve (Best of Show 2001, 2005 and 2010 American Cheese Society; U.S. Champion 2003 WCMA) is a raw milk cheese made in the style and tradition of French alpine cheeses. The sweet flavors of pasture grasses, herbs and wildflowers permeate every taste. VISITS BY APPOINTMENT, PLEASE. Wholesale available. Map C3

Valley View Emus, LLC

Betty Lou Cauffman 4446 Golf Dr., Fennimore, WI 53809 (608) 822-3190 fax: (608) 822-3190 valleyviewemus@hotmail.com www.valleyviewemus.com

Our emus are free-fed, grazed and raised naturally. They are raised for “heart healthy” meat and are oil rich in omega-3, -6, -7 and -9. Oil uses include burns, skin problems, pain and lowering cholesterol, etc. Besides oil and meat, we have a nice range of products. Wholesale available. Map B3

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Viroqua Food Co-op

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Water House Foods Café & Bakehouse

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 40) Map A1

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 40) Map F3

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West Star Farm, LLC

George Kohn 2571 West Star Rd., Cottage Grove, WI 53527 (608) 239-7570 information@weststarfarm.com www.weststarfarm.com West Star Farm certified organic plants and produce are grown just 7 miles east of Madison. In spring, we offer a diverse selection of vegetable and herb plants. Find us most Saturdays at the Dane County Farmers’ Market and the Westside Community Market or call to purchase plants and produce at the farm. Wholesale available. Map E3

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Wholesome Harvest

Chris Zastrow W8180 Cty C, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 (920) 675-6113 chriszas@yahoo.com www.wholesomeharvestcsa.com

Wholesome Harvest is located just outside Fort Atkinson. We offer organic and transitional fruits and vegetables through our CSA program and on-farm sales. We deliver vegetable boxes throughout the entire growing season to many different sites throughout the city of Madison and Jefferson County. We hope that our farm could be a blessing to your family this season. Wholesale available. Map F3

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Willow Creek Farms, LLC

Willow Creek Farms Charcuterie, Inc. Tony & Sue Renger E5293 Ohio Rd., Loganville, WI 53943 (608) 643-6348 fax: (608) 643-6526 willowcreek@merr.com www.willowcreekpork.com

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Yahara River Grocery Co-op

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The Yesteryear Farm

Offering local, sustainable and humanely raised purebred Berkshire pork products. Our hogs are raised on pasture without antibiotics or animal byproducts. We have our own USDA processing facility in Prairie du Sac. We offer half and whole hogs along with individual cuts of pork and many specialty items. Please contact us for more information. Map C2

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Ellen & Henry (Sr.) Bunn, Abigail Carr & Henry Bunn 2090 Town Hall Rd., Mt. Horeb, WI 53572 (608) 832-6446 yesteryearfarm@mhtc.net www.yesteryearfarm.com

The Yesteryear Farm features certified organic vegetables and eggs, natural beef and poultry, and education about life on the farm in the early 1900s. See our website for seasonal hours and availability of cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, melons, pumpkins, other vegetables, beef and educational programs. Our farm is a relaxing 20-minute drive west of Madison, next to Dane County’s Donald Park. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO ARRANGE A VISIT. Map D3

Woolfarm.com

Cletus & Priscilla Meinholz 1351 Cty T, Marshall, WI 53559 (608) 279-5890 woollady@chorus.net www.woolfarm.com

Our 2011 Pumpkin Patch opens October 1st! Open 7 days a week, dawn to dusk! ALL pumpkins pre-picked and priced depending on size. ALL products we sell are grown here on our farm, so your purchase supports the local economy. Enjoy a short country drive to our farm (12 miles east of Madison) and choose your perfect pumpkin! www.woolfarm.com. Map E3

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 41) Map E3

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Young Earth Farm

Karol Niemann & Shirley Young W11544 Cty CF, Randolph, WI 53956 (608) 843-5730 farmer@youngearthfarm.com www.youngearthfarm.com

Young Earth Farm specializes in delicious, clean and carefully packed produce. We take great care to provide top quality produce. Our products are USDA certified organic; we are proud to farm with respect for the earth and future generations. Enjoy our seasonal harvest as a CSA member or at Madison’s Dane County Farmers’ Market (yearround). Please visit youngearthfarm.com. Map F1

Farm Fresh Atlas

Directions: Look for numbers on the map that are in the location youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in, then refer to the corresponding numbers in the farm listings beginning on page 2. Cities with listed farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets are in italics..

2011 - Southern WI

This map provides a general reference; it is not intended for navigation. Please contact the farms for specific directions.

BUY FRESH BUY LOCAL PARTNER RESTAURANTS The following restaurants belong to a network of farmers, chefs and food service professionals committed to growing the market for local food. Look for this logo when you are dining out to enjoy excellent food from area farms!

Alchemy Café

Bunky’s Cafe

BFBL Partner since 2009

BFBL Partner since 2008

1980 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704 (608) 204-7644 www.alchemycafe.net

Alchemy is a near-eastside gastropub serving up creative dishes utilizing locally sourced meats, veggies and products. Vegetarian and vegan options abound on the menu, while great rotating microbrews are always on tap. Plus, free live music nightly!

Beans ’n Cream Coffeehouse

2425 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704 (608) 204-7004 www.bunkyscafe.net

Bunky’s Cafe supports local farmers with fresh salad ingredients and products from Madison craftspeople and farmers. Bunky’s has been a loyal local foods advocate on the eastside for years, and now they’ll be serving delicious Mediterranean and Italian specialties, including gluten-free selections.

345 Cannery Square Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (608) 837-7737 www.beansncreamcoffeehouse.com

Crema Cafe

Beans ’n Cream Coffeehouse is a community centered café located in the heart of Sun Prairie’s renovated, historic downtown. Beans ’n Cream serves exceptional coffees, specialty drinks, Rishi tea and Sassy Cow ice cream, as well as a locally sourced breakfast and lunch menu that relies heavily on organically produced ingredients.

BFBL Partner since 2009

Bloom Bake Shop

1834 Parmenter St. Middleton, WI 53562 (608) 831-5797 www.bloombakeshop.com BFBL Partner since 2010

A downtown Middleton small-batch local, organic, and fair-trade bakery offering cupcakes, brownies, whoopie pies, coffee, tea, and more!

Brasserie V

1923 Monroe St. Madison, WI 53711 (608) 255-8500 www.brasseriev.com

BFBL Partner since 2007

Brasserie V is a casual neighborhood eatery offering a French- and Belgian-inspired menu and Belgian and craft beers to the Monroe Street community. The menu reflects our French country spirit as Chef Rob sources Wisconsin’s best meats, cheeses, and vegetables to create seasonal menus based on the farm products available throughout the year.

4124 Monona Dr. Madison, WI 53716 (608) 224-1150 www.goodcrema.com

Crema Cafe serves a café breakfast and lunch featuring many locally grown and produced ingredients. Chef Steven’s sandwiches featuring locally grown ingredients, a full espresso menu, fresh bakery and variety of natural snacks in a kid-friendly atmosphere make Crema Cafe a great morning or afternoon stop.

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Dayton Street Grille 1 W. Dayton St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 257-6000 www.concoursehotel.com BFBL Partner since 2009

The Dayton Street Grille, located in The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, offers contemporary cuisine with global influences. Chef Charles Lazzareschi is proud to offer seasonal menus made with local ingredients. In the evening, Chef Charles’ signature sweet, savory and spicy sauces allow you to tailor local flavors to your palate.

Fit Fresh Cuisine

Fresco

700 S. Park St. Madison, WI 53715 (608) 512-4828 www.fitfreshcuisine.com

BFBL Partner since 2008

2881 Commerce Park Dr. Fitchburg, WI 53715 (608) 277-8347

BFBL Partner since 2009

Fit Fresh Cuisine is Madison’s premier health food restaurant providing fresh, nutritious and delicious food with an emphasis on local ingredients. Created and operated by a registered dietitian, Fit Fresh Cuisine takes health food to a new level with a wide variety of tasty menu options your body will thank you for. Fit never tasted SO GOOD!

227 State St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 663-7374 www.frescomadison.com Fresco combines artistic sensibilities from atop the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art with fresh, local food and a special view of the Isthmus. Monthly Farmers’ Market Dinners showcase the region’s best local producers. With farmers in attendance, diners hear firsthand the story of local food before it arrives on their plate.

The Greenbush Bar 914 Regent St. Madison, WI 53715 (608) 257-2874

BFBL Partner since 2007

The Greenbush Bar’s owner and chef, Anna, buys local foods because they embody her values of humane, sustainable, community relationships toward food. Anna’s Italian heritage is at the center of the menu, so when you descend beneath the Italian Workingmen’s Club to dine at The Greenbush Bar, you’ll feel like one of the family.

COMMUNITY GARDENS GROW YOUR OWN In Dane County, over 2,000 families grow their own vegetables in 53 community gardens. To get involved, contact CAC Food & Gardens, (608) 246-4730 ext. 206 or chrisb@cacscw.org. www.cacscw.org/gardens

Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc.

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Harvest Restaurant

21 N. Pinckney St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 255-6075 www.harvest-restaurant.com BFBL Partner since 2007

Celebrated Chef Derek Rowe lets local food speak for itself with simple, high-quality preparations at Harvest. Renowned around the country for its partnerships with local farmers, Harvest helps define midwestern cuisine, going beyond just serving food to actively supporting traditional and heritage food organizations and events.

Ian’s Pizza on State 115 State St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 257-9248

Ian’s Pizza by the Slice 319 N. Frances St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 257-9248 www.ianspizza.com

BFBL Partner since 2007

Creative, delicious local food is waiting for everyone at Ian’s Pizza in two locations. Buying direct from local farmers is just one way the folks at Ian’s Pizza are serving the community with their amazing pizza slices. Chef Jeff takes his job as head chef and food mastermind to the limit, sourcing local ingredients even for his brownies.

jacs Dining & Tap House

2611 Monroe St. Madison, WI 53711 (608) 441-5444 www.jacsdiningandtaphouse.com BFBL Partner since 2009

This neighborhood restaurant provides a European-inspired menu that changes seasonally. jacs Dining & Tap House strives to utilize Wisconsin’s local cheeses, grains, meats and produce while also offering several Wisconsin brews to complement any meal.

REASONS TO BECOME A MEMBER

5 Discounts, early entry and other

special opportunities at REAP events; REAP’s quarterly print newsletter; and a beautiful REAP refrigerator magnet.

4 Up to date information on all that

is happening in Southern Wisconsin’s local foods movement.

3 Knowledge that you’re supporting

our region’s sustainable farming community.

2 Support for Wisconsin’s leading

Farm to School program; helping schoolchildren get fresh, local foods in their schools.

The number one reason to become a REAP member is because you care deeply about the way food is grown, distributed and eaten in America. As a member you will join the growing movement to take back our tables and restore the health of America’s food system.

Be a part of the solution! Join online at reapfoodgroup.org or call for more information (608)310-7836

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La Fortuna Pizza

Madison, WI (608) 217-2934 www.lafortunapizza.com BFBL Partner since 2010

La Fortuna takes America’s favorite food and makes it even better—made right before your eyes using great local ingredients and cooked in their mobile wood-fired oven. Find La Fortuna at festivals around the area, or hire them to cater an event. Nothing says “party” like pizza! Check the website for events schedule and catering details.

L’Etoile & Graze

1 S. Pinckney St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 251-0500 www.letoile-restaurant.com www.grazemadison.com BFBL Partner since 2007

L’Etoile has been a treasured part of southern Wisconsin’s local food community for over 30 years. Graze, a new sibling restaurant, offers casual dining options, from breakfast to late night and weekend brunches. Renowned Chef Tory Miller composes seasonal menus with locally grown foods by cultivating relationships with small-scale farmers who are treated as our most honored partners. Side-by-side location in the U.S. Bank building on the Capitol Square.

Liliana’s Restaurant

2951 Triverton Pike Fitchburg, WI 53711 (608) 442-4444 www.lilianasrestaurant.com BFBL Partner since 2010

Liliana’s restaurant is a fine dining New Orleans style restaurant with an emphasis on local, organic choices when possible. We offer a seasonal menu and seek out local direct-from-farmer sources to build our menu around.

Lombardino’s

2500 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 (608) 238-1922 www.lombardinos.com

BFBL Partner since 2007

Blending local ingredients with selected Italian imports, Chef Patrick creates sensational Italian menus that put Wisconsin farmers on par with the world’s finest artisans. Enjoy the flavors of Italian authenticity with local ingredients in Lombardino’s convivial, relaxing dining room.

Madison Club

5 E. Wilson St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 255-4861 www.madisonclub.org

BFBL Partner since 2007

Although it boasts more than 100 years of history, the Madison Club is anything but old-fashioned, thanks to its talented chef, Daniel Fox, who brings a passion for locavore practices and hand-crafted artisanal products to his kitchen.

Marigold Kitchen

118 S. Pinckney St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 661-5559 www.marigoldkitchen.com BFBL Partner since 2007

Isthmus diners and Saturday farmers’ market goers have long known Marigold Kitchen as a great lunch, breakfast or brunch spot. Less well known is Chef Phillip and Chef John’s loyal use of local eggs, meats and seasonal vegetables. Justify your indulgence in a delicious lunch at Marigold with the knowledge that you’re supporting local growers.

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Mermaid Café

The Old Fashioned

BFBL Partner since 2008

BFBL Partner since 2007

1929 Winnebago St. Madison, WI 53704 (608) 249-9719 www.mermaidcafemadison.com The bustling, warm atmosphere of the Mermaid Café supports dozens of local vendors while serving up delicious, fair-trade espresso drinks, soup, salads and sandwiches made from a host of farm-fresh ingredients. Culinary skills meet sustainable values with farmers’ market specials, seasonal soups and artisanal quiche made with CSA ingredients.

Monty’s Blue Plate Diner 2089 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704 (608) 244-8505 www.montysblueplatediner.com BFBL Partner since 2010

Community is a vital aspect of Monty’s Blue Plate Diner. We recognize that our customers, especially those who live and work nearby are key to our success. We feel it’s important to give back. By buying local, we are able to keep our community at the forefront of our operations. We serve breakfast all day. Our menu proudly features upscale comfort food, vegetarian and vegan selections, as well as incredible pies, cakes, doughnuts and cupcakes.

23 N. Pinckney St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 310-4545 www.theoldfashioned.com One meal at The Old Fashioned is enough to prove their slogan, “Wisconsin is King.” Local products are the soul of the menu, giving Wisconsin cuisine its due. The Old Fashioned adheres to the local philosophy in ways you can’t even taste by supporting locally owned manufacturers, suppliers and distributors as well.

Pizza Brutta

1805 Monroe St. Madison, WI 53711 (608) 257-2120 www.pizzabrutta.com

BFBL Partner since 2009

Brought to life by local oak, fire and stone, Pizza Brutta is making wood-fired pizzas and salads with organic ingredients. In the spirit of Neapolitan pizza, Chef Derek makes the fresh mozzarella daily from local curd and the dough from regionally produced organic flours. With vegetables and greens from Shooting Star and Harmony Valley, you won’t find a more rustic combination of tradition and local food on pizza. As we like to say at Brutta, “Pizza on a Mission!”

Nostrano

111 S. Hamilton St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 395-3295 www.nostranomadison.com BFBL Partner since 2010

Nostrano is owned by Chefs Tim and Elizabeth Dahl, who have honed their skills in some of Chicago’s finest restaurants. Nostrano offers seasonal, Italian-influenced entrees and desserts created in-house from local ingredients. Nostrano’s wine list features selections from small producers throughout the Mediterranean region and its unique craft cocktail list highlights classic cocktails from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

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The Roman Candle 1054 Williamson St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 258-2000

1920 Parmenter St. Middleton, WI 53562 (608) 831-7777 2685 Research Park Dr. Fitchburg, WI 53711 (608) 278-1111 www.theromancandle.com BFBL Partner since 2009

As your traditional neighborhood pizzeria, Roman Candle stretches the idea of traditional with its creative specialty pizzas featuring seasonal, local vegetables. With the labor and care they put into each pizza, salad and dessert, you are guaranteed to fix your craving for fresh, local food.

Sardine

617 Williamson St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 441-1600 www.sardinemadison.com BFBL Partner since 2007

Stepping into Sardine, the atmosphere immediately sets the tone for the food: delightful, smart and thoughtfully designed. Seasonal, local produce is regularly featured on the menu as Chef John and Chef Phillip execute consistently delicious meals.

Sunprint Café

1 S. Pinckney St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 268-0114 www.sunprint-cafe.com BFBL Partner since 2010

The price is right at Sunprint Café when you try many of their seasonal specialties for breakfast or lunch. An earth friendly attitude is reflected throughout Sunprint, from participating in a CSA to their eco-friendly food packaging. With a focus of fresh and local food, any farmers’ market shopper or Isthmus diner can get their fill of delicious food under the sun.

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HEALTHY KIDS & HEALTHY FARMS! Studies show that children who have enough time to eat and are given healthy food at school have improved academic performance and are more likely to adopt healthier eating habits at home. REAP’s Farm to School program is a leader in the movement to give children in Madison schools these opportunities. Help REAP connect children to farms and food! Become a member or volunteer for the Farm to School program. Learn more at:

www.reapfoodgroup.org

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Tex Tubb’s Taco Palace

Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar

BFBL Partner since 2011

2009 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704 (608) 242-1800 www.textubbstacos.com

Just like the chain restaurants, except without the commercial food, fluorescent lights and uncomfortable chairs. We take our food seriously, and we make it tasty! We get fresh meat and produce from local farms and we make everything from scratch. We do all this because we know it is worth the effort and because we know you’ll love it.

Tornado Room Steak House 116 S. Hamilton St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 256-3570 www.tornadosteakhouse.com BFBL Partner since 2009

Tornado Room Steak House presents white-linen dining in a supper club atmosphere and specializes in the preparation of steaks, seafood and other midwestern fare. Striving to become more involved with the growing local food movement, Tornado now sources many local products that are featured on a daily basis. Come and enjoy!

923 Williamson St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 819-6319 www.umamimadison.com

Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar features homemade “savory” Chinese dumplings and Japanese ramen soups made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Umami’s carefully crafted food and drinks menu, along with its modern design, make this Williamson Street restaurant and bar a uniquely authentic and soulful experience. Umami is committed to sustainable practices and supporting the local community while paying homage to tradition and creativity.

Vintage Brewing Company 674 S. Whitney Way Madison WI 53711 (608) 204-2739 www.vintagebrewingcompany.com BFBL Partner since 2011

We at the Vintage Brewing Co. are showing how much we care for our local economy by bringing you fresh products from farmers throughout the area. Our Chef, AJ Hurst, is providing our customers a first hand taste of the kinds of foods that come from Wisconsin. His creations in the kitchen bring you some of the best tasting food in the Madison area. Match that with our brewmaster Scott Manning and his top notch beer and you have plenty of reason to enjoy the Vintage Brewing Co.

The Weary Traveler 1201 Williamson St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 442-6207

BFBL Partner since 2007

The Weary Traveler makes a point to source from friends and neighbors so eaters can find great food whether it’s lunch, dinner, or late at night. Chef Joey makes using local ingredients look easy and casual; diners may never realize the dedication going into their meal.

The Berg Farm Vernon County, WI

In addition to our restaurant partners, the Buy Fresh Buy Local program also partners with area distributors, grocery stores and healthcare providers. Please support and thank them for working with local farmers.

Simply Wisconsin, LLC (Distributor Partner) www.simplywi.com

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 39)

Metcalfe’s Market (Retail Grocery Partner) www.shopmetcalfes.com

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 36)

Willy Street Co-op (Retail Grocery Partner) www.willystreet.coop

(see Businesses and Organizations, page 41)

Know your food.

St. Mary’s Hospital

When it’s Organic Valley milk, it comes from our Wisconsin farm community. We farm the way nature intended, without the use of antibiotics, synthetic hormones or toxic pesticides. Our cows graze organic pastures and we treat our animals, environment and customers with respect. You see, like all Organic Valley farmers, we take pride in putting food on your table that’s both healthy and delicious. After all, if it says Organic Valley, it has our name on it.

(Healthcare Partner) www.stmarysmadison.com

HospiceCare

(Healthcare Partner) www.hospicecareinc.com

REAP’s Buy Fresh Buy Local Southern Wisconsin program is pleased to work with the other BFBL chapters nationwide, founded by FoodRoutes Network, a non profit dedicated to reconnecting Americans with the source of their food.

Visit www.organicvalley.coop to meet the farmers and get coupons.

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BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Please support these businesses and organizations, and tell them you saw them in the Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas. Businesses with venues located outside of Madison are shown on the map on pages 22-23.

Basics Cooperative 1711 Lodge Dr. Janesville, WI 53545 (608) 754-3925 gm@basicshealth.com www.basicshealth.com

Basics Cooperative is a full-service natural products grocery store owned by our customers. We strive to provide high-quality natural, organic and locally sourced foods and supplements to our community. With our products and our commitment to providing top-notch service and information, we can help you maximize your potential for well-being. Come to Basics – It’s Only Natural! See #8 on map.

Cedar Grove Cheese

E5904 Mill Rd. Plain, WI 53577 (608) 546-5284 | (800) 200-6020 bob@cedargrovecheese.com www.cedargrovecheese.com

Cheese tours, retail outlet and “living machine” water treatment. Fresh curd, specialty and organic cheese since 1878. One mile east of Hwy 23. Take Hwy B to Mill Rd.; first business on left. Monday-Saturday mornings are best for tours. Please call ahead on Sundays. See #21 on map.

Community GroundWorks 3601 Memorial Dr., Suite 4 Madison, WI 53704 (608) 240-0409 info@troygardens.org www.communitygroundworks.org

Community GroundWorks is a nonprofit organization that connects people to nature and local food. Through hands-on education, children and adults learn gardening, urban farming, healthy eating and natural restoration. Organized in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2001 as the Friends of Troy Gardens, Community GroundWorks serves diverse communities and schools across the region.

Driftless Depot

140 S. Winsted St./Hwy 23 Spring Green, WI 53588 (608) 628-1001 debi.morton@countryspeed.com www.driftlessdepot.com

Our food lover’s store offers conscientiously sourced, quality, organic, local and global food, drink and related specialties for all occasions. We conduct workshops on healthy, stressfree and fine food preparations. Espresso. Wine. Gelato. Custom picnic baskets. Relaxing indoor and outdoor seating. CSA pick-up point. 140 S. Winsted St./State Hwy 23 and the railroad tracks in Spring Green. See #27 on map.

Driftless Market, LLC 95 W. Main St. Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-2696 robin@driftlessmarket.com www.driftlessmarket.com

Driftless Market is Platteville’s community grocery on Main Street. We offer a full line of natural and organic foods, focusing on local and regional products, including artwork. Enjoy homemade soups, chili, baked goods and more from our in-house deli. Shop in a friendly, warm environment committed to its community. See #28 on map.

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Driftless Solar, LLC 5200 Cty Z Spring Green, WI 53588 (608) 935-3670 info@driftless.com www.driftless-solar.com

Wisconsin Farmers Union

Kamp Kenwood

Affordable overnight camps for young people to make friends, have fun and learn about cooperation, family farms, social justice, leadership and sustainability. 800-272-5531, www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com [Get in touch for camps & dates.]

wisconsin Farmers Union

Serving the sustainable food movement by providing solar solutions for electric, hot water and heat in residences, farms, greenhouses or processing facilities. We integrate passive solar, a variety of storage methods and flexible backup, such as wood boilers. Our solar test system evaluates components and control strategies before installations. NABCEP certified; Focus on Energy provider; USDA REAP application specialist. VISITS DURING MREA SOLAR TOUR WEEKEND ONLY. See #30 on map.

Edgewood College Sustainability Leadership Graduate Certificate Program 1000 Edgewood College Dr. Madison, WI 53711 (608) 663-3297 gps@edgewood.edu www.edgewood.edu • Sun - THE sustainable, local energy source • Supplement in-floor hot water heat • NABCEP certified in electric and hot water • Farm, greenhouse, processing

Designed for working professionals, the Sustainability Leadership Graduate Program serves those who recognize the urgent call to create more ecologically, economically and socially resilient communities. Students develop the transformative ethical leadership skills needed to successfully apply the principles of sustainability for positive change. Together with faculty, they work in partnership with community organizations to address global challenges with local solutions.

608.935.3670 info@driftless.com

Sustainability Leadership Graduate Certificate Join a community of working professionals in a one-year, interdisciplinary program for personal and professional transformation. Apply today! Classes begin in August.

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BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Family Farm Defenders

Healthy Healthy Food Food for for Busy Busy People, People, LLC LLC

1019 Williamson St., #B Madison, WI 53703 (608) 260-0900 familyfarmdefenders@yahoo.com www.familyfarmdefenders.org

Menu Planning Shopping Delivery

Healthy Food for Busy People, LLC PO Box 5156 Madison, WI 53705 (608) 819-6322 healthyfoodforbusypeople@live.com www.healthyfoodmadison.com

(608) 819-6322 PO Box 5156, Madison, WI 53705

Locally Owned

Door County Cherries

The mission of FFD is to create a farmer-controlled and consumeroriented food system based upon democratic institutions that respect and empower local people in their quest for justice and dignity. To this end, FFD supports sustainable agriculture, farm worker rights, animal welfare, consumer safety, fair trade and food sovereignty.

Nancy Ann Johnson Holistic Health Consultant

www.healthyfoodmadison.com

Initial Consultation is Free

Bringing health to you!

Healthy Food for Busy People promotes peaceful minds and healthy bodies by partnering with you to plan simple, nutritious dinner menus made with real food. Grocery shopping for you is included to give you more time to live the life you want. I do the weekly planning and the footwork—you enjoy the food.

The Madison Area CSA Coalition brings you... The perfect tool for all vegetable lovers and CSA members! • Organized by vegetable • Over 400 recipes • Includes nutrition and storage tips • Bulk discounts available $18.77 per book

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Connecting growers & eaters

303 S. Paterson St. #1B, Madison WI 53703 for more than 18 years (608) 226-0300 | www.macsac.org Order online or send a check.

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Market & Cafe featuring local and regional products, soups, baked goods and breakfast.

The Best of Country Cuisine at one of the culinary and cultural treasures of Southern Wisconsin.

608-795-2414 18 BRODHEAD STREET

608-795-4909 114 CRAMER STREET

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BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Heritage Kitchen & Heritage Market 18 Brodhead St. Mazomanie, WI 53560 (608) 795-2414 info@mazomaniemills.com www.mazomaniemills.com

The Heritage Kitchen incubator is a shared-use commercial kitchen available to residents of southwestern Wisconsin wishing to start or expand a food-related small business. The Heritage Market & Café is a food service retail and restaurant outlet for the Heritage Kitchen. It focuses on local and regional products. Enjoy homemade soups, baked goods, sandwiches and locally sourced breakfast on weekends. See #43 on map.

Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc. 320 Commerce St. Mineral Point, WI 53565 (608) 987-3259 hookscheese@yahoo.com www.hookscheese.com

We make our cheese from milk produced on small family farms in southwestern Wisconsin. We are located in the historic town of Mineral Point. Our award-winning cheeses range from Colby, Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack to Blues and sharp Cheddars. Our 10-year Cheddar took 1st place at the American Cheese Society Show in 2006. See #47 on map.

Just Coffee Cooperative 1129 E. Wilson St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 204-9011 info@justcoffee.coop justcoffee.coop

Just Coffee Cooperative is a worker-owned roaster dedicated to creating and expanding a model of trade based on transparency, equality and human dignity. We strive to build long-term relationships with small-scale farmers to bring you an incredible cup of coffee. We are located on Madison’s near eastside, providing artisan roasted coffee for the finest cafes, restaurants, grocery co-ops and independent groceries in Wisconsin. Also available online at justcoffee.coop. Wholesale available

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition 303 S. Paterson St., Suite 1B Madison, WI 53703 (608) 226-0300 info@macsac.org www.macsac.org

MACSAC works to create a sustainable, just, local food system by promoting and supporting CSA farms and educating our community about direct-market, organic agriculture. Through our Partner Shares Program, MACSAC subsidizes CSA memberships for limited-income households to improve community nutrition and increase access to fresh food from local farms.

Metcalfe’s Market

Hilldale Mall 726 N. Midvale Blvd. Madison, WI 53705 (608) 238-7612 hilldale@ShopMetcalfes.com www.shopmetcalfes.com

Metcalfe’s is Madison’s premier locally owned and operated, full-service market specializing in locally produced, specialty and sustainable foods. Enjoy over 130 deli entrees and salads daily, 25 local bakeries and hundreds of Wisconsin artisan cheeses. We offer the largest selection of fresh seafood, local produce and local and sustainable meat. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week!

Nature’s Bakery Cooperative 1019 Williamson St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 257-3649 www.naturesbakery.coop

We are a worker-owned collective that has been providing the community with affordable, nutritious products made from organic whole grains since 1970. Come to our storefront, located in the Wil-Mar neighborhood, for fresh bread, wheat-free granolas, veggie burgers, spinach cheese calzones, sprouted wheat Essene breads and delicious all-natural cookies! Wholesale available

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“PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM — THEY WANT TO KNOW THE STORY.” Tim Metcalfe, President Visit us at shopmetcalfes.com for the Cates Family Farm grass fed, grass finished story.

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BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

The Old Feed Mill

114 Cramer St. Mazomanie, WI 53560 (608) 795-4909, (888) 345-4909 fax: (608) 795-4942 info@mazomaniemills.com www.mazomaniemills.com

Recognized for being “the Best of the Midwest,” The Old Feed Mill restaurant has been bringing local farmers’ flavors to the table for well over 15 years. From local, pasture-based cheeses blended into classic favorites to grains grown in the valleys of Taliesin, stone ground and baked in the hearth of the Mill—we live local. Without a doubt, The Old Feed Mill is one of the culinary and cultural treasures of southern Wisconsin. See #66 on map.

Organic Valley Family of Farms One Organic Way La Farge, WI 54639 (608) 625-2602 www.organicvalley.coop

Taste the delicious and healthful difference that comes from producing foods in harmony with nature. Organic Valley’s certified organic dairy, juice, eggs, produce and soy are produced by 1,200+ family farms that own our cooperative. We never use antibiotics, synthetic hormones or pesticides, or genetically modified organisms. Learn about the farmers in your area and get coupons at www.organicvalley.coop. See #67 on map.

Paoli Local Foods, LLC 6895 Paoli Rd. Belleville, WI 53508 (608) 845-3663 paolilocalfoods@tds.net www.paolilocalfoods.com

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Paoli Local Foods (PLF) is owned and operated by Ken and Sherrie Ruegsegger of Ruegsegger Farms Natural Meats. Famous for our 100% grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, eggs, pastured pork, lamb, veal, goat and organic produce. PLF also carries LOCAL products from over 80 other LOCAL organic farmers and gardeners. If it’s LOCAL food, it’s here. See #69 on map.

Physicians Plus Insurance Corp.

Local Natural & Organic Foods

From over 80 Farmers, Growers, Bakers & Processors • 100% Grass-fed Beef • Organic Groceries & Baked Goods • Farm Fresh In-Season Produce • Organic Raw Milk Cheeses • CSA Shares Always Available

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Paoli Market “The Locavores Choice” Cafe & Store Hours: Monday - Friday 10AM to 6PM, Saturday 8AM - 4PM

6895 Paoli Rd • Paoli, WI • 608-845-3663 www.naturalmeats.org

22 E. Mifflin St., Suite 200 Madison, WI 53703 (608) 282-8900 ppicinfo@pplusic.com www.pplusic.com

Need another reason to include fresh produce in your diet? With the Physicians Plus Eat Healthy Rebate, members who purchase a fruit or vegetable share from any MACSAC, FRESH Food Connection or Simply Wisconsin farm can receive a rebate of up to $100/year for single contracts or $200/ year for family contracts! Visit our website for details.

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Pine River Market and Café 194 W. Court St. Richland Center, WI 53581 (608) 647-7299 www.pinerivercoop.com

Located in the heart of downtown Richland Center, the Pine River Market and Café provides local, organic and fair trade products. Fresh produce, coffees, bulk grain and spices, as well as daily soups and baked goods, are waiting for you. Stop in for a cup of coffee and lunch. A food co-op since 1983; membership is not required to shop. See #71 on map.

Potter’s Crackers

100 S. Baldwin St., #303, 304 Madison, WI 53703 (608) 663-5005 potterscrackers@gmail.com www.potterscrackers.com

Potter’s Crackers are Wisconsin’s only organic, artisan crackers. Produced from fresh, local ingredients, our crackers are full of flavor. We offer some varieties year-round, but also feature many seasonal crackers inspired by produce from local farmers. Crackers are available at stores that sell artisan, local food across Wisconsin.

RP’s Pasta Co.

1133 E. Wilson St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 257-7216 fax: (608) 257-7267 freshpasta@rpspasta.com www.rpspasta.com

RP’s Pasta Company was founded in 1995 by Peter Robertson, a passionate man with a love for food. He began selling his fresh, all-natural pasta at the Dane County Farmers’ Market. Peter grew his love for fresh pasta into a successful business, selling pasta to grocery stores and restaurants. To purchase our pasta, visit our website to locate a store near you. Wholesale available

SavorWisconsin.com

2811 Agriculture Dr. Madison, WI 53708 (608) 224-5080 DATCPSavorWisconsin@wi.gov www.SavorWisconsin.com

The SavorWisconsin.com website is connecting consumers with Wisconsin producers, farms, restaurants, farmers’ markets and food-related events. This online directory helps consumers locate food and products across Wisconsin, allowing visitors to customize their search criteria with a simple keystroke. Businesses can also create a FREE profile to be part of the search listing. Visit www.SavorWisconsin.com—we’re connecting consumers hungry for local goods with the people who produce them!

Eating healthy made easy With the Eat Healthy RebateSM program from Physicians Plus, you can receive a steady supply of fresh fruit and veggies from local farms all summer long! It’s part of our Good Health Bonus which allows you to apply a rebate to the cost of a produce share from a local CSA farm. It’s fresh produce that can earn you up to $200 per year.* * The total maximum annual reimbursement under the Good Health Bonus program is $100/year for single contracts and $200/year for family contracts. To be eligible for the Eat Healthy Rebate, you must order a produce share from any MACSAC, FRESH Food Connection or Simply Wisconsin farm and make a minimum payment (excluding public or private assistance programs) equal to or greater than the rebate amount for which you are eligible.

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BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Simply Wisconsin, LLC PO Box 6171 Madison, WI 53716 (608) 630-7097 simplywisconsin@yahoo.com www.simplywi.com

Local, affordable and organic. Join us and share the sense of community and the importance of never taking your food for granted! Whether you’re a farmer, a consumer, a chef, a retailer or a CSA fan, we have something for everyone!

Slow Food Madison

The Something Special from Wisconsin™ logo guarantees that at least 50% of a product's ingredients, production, or processing activities are from Wisconsin.

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You find a full listing of these companies at somethingspecialfromwisconsin.com

Slow Food Madison is a chapter of Slow Food USA that promotes good, clean and fair practices for growers, eaters and the land. We offer monthly socials, artisan food events and educational opportunities for community members. We support artisan producers committed to making food of excellent quality and taste, which leads to a slower, more harmonious rhythm of life. Come join us.

Something Special from Wisconsin™ 2811 Agriculture Dr. Madison, WI 53708 (608) 224-5124 DATCPSSFW@wi.gov www.somethingspecialfromwisconsin.com

The Something Special from Wisconsin™ logo guarantees that at least 50% of a product’s ingredients, production or processing activities are from Wisconsin. Products that proudly display the Something Special from Wisconsin™ logo are recognized for their quality and authenticity. When you see this logo, you know it’s from Wisconsin. You can find a full listing of members at www. SavorWisconsin.com. Visit www.somethingspecialfromwisconsin.com to learn if your company is eligible and how you can join the program.

Thunder Valley Inn

W15344 Waubeek Rd. Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 (608) 254-4145 info@thundervalleyinn.com www.thundervalleyinn.com

Connecting consumers with Wisconsin foods, producers, farms, restaurants, farmers’ markets and food related events.

Scandinavian farm B&B and restaurant. Our old-fashioned farm restaurant sources local food in season. Delicious Sunday brunch and farmers’ market 8:30am to 1pm from May 8-October 30. Smorgasbords, threshing dinners with fiddling, singing, accordion music and Ole & Lena jokes are available by reservation, along with group bread baking and tours of our dairy farm. Velkommen! See #100 on map.

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Trillium Natural Foods Community Co-op

Viroqua Food Co-op

An oasis in western Dane County! Local, organic and sustainably grown produce, dairy, meats and more. Enjoy raw desserts, salads, entrees and sandwiches from our Living Foods Deli (varies daily). Many organic options, including foods for those with dietary challenges. Nutritional supplements, healthy body care and ecologically friendly household products. A community-based grocery co-op with exceptional personalized service! Open daily. See #107 on map.

VFC takes pride in offering a one-stop shopping experience with a commitment to local/organic foods and superior customer service. Enjoy our deli serving three meals a day from the hot bar, soup, salad and sandwich bar, fresh baked goods, espresso bar plus a fabulous Sunday brunch. Open MondaySaturday, 7am-9pm; Sunday, 9am-8pm. See #111 on map.

517 Springdale St. Mt. Horeb, WI 53572 (608) 437-5288 trillium@mhtc.net www.trilliumnaturalfoods.com

609 N. Main St. Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 637-7511 outreach@viroquafood.coop www.viroquafood.coop

Water House Foods CafĂŠ & Bakehouse 110 E. Lake St. Lake Mills, WI 53551 (920) 945-0660 info@waterhousefoods.com www.waterhousefoods.com

Water House Foods CafĂŠ & Bakehouse is a gathering and entertainment space offering high-taste foods, with a focus on using local and organic ingredients. Scrumptious sandwiches, using our own artisan breads, are served alongside soups and salads, desserts, scones, croissants, bagels; plus other homemade sweets, local coffees, organic teas, Sunday brunch and music. Open seven days. Wholesale available. See #112 on map.

At the Co-op, fresh delicious food is just the beginning. Nourish your family. Discover local foods. Connect with others and help build a strong community. It all comes together at the co-op.

609 N Main St,Viroqua WI 608.637.7511 Open Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Sunday 9am-8pm

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Local Meat, Produce & Dairy, Fresh Baked Goods, Coffee & Espresso, Soup & Salad Bar, Organic Groceries, Bulk, Hot Bar

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Willy Street Co-op East: 1221 Williamson St. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 251-6776 Willy West: 6825 University Ave., Middleton • (608) 284-7800 Willy East: 1221 Williamson St., Madison • (608) 251-6776 open 7:30am–9:30pm daily • www.willystreet.coop

food* * local, organic, natural, special-diet, bulk, gourmet, vegan, vegetarian, made-toorder, catered, delivered and online (shop.willystreet.coop) Willy West now open at 6825 University Ave., Middleton

If you like local food, please join us for our second annual

Eat Local Challenge!

Check out willystreet.coop/ELC for details and resources.

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West: 6825 University Ave. Middleton, WI 53562 (608) 284-7800 info@willystreet.coop www.willystreet.coop

Your full-service grocery cooperative specializing in locally grown, natural and organic food. Enjoy our in-house deli and bakery, delicious soup and salad bar, juice and coffee bar, fresh fruits and vegetables, and a variety of health and beauty products. Full-service meat counter, a self-serve deli hot bar, and beer and wine section at Willy West. Catering, online shopping and delivery services available.

Wisconsin Farmers Union Kamp Kenwood 117 W. Spring St. Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (715) 723-5561 info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com

WFU Kamp Kenwood is supported by the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation, whose projects and programs foster family farming, rural life and education on the important role of cooperatives and agriculture in society. Since the 1930s, WFU camps have promoted cooperatives, leadership and social justice to rural and urban kids, developing awareness of the value of family farms and strong communities.

Yahara River Grocery Co-op 229 E. Main St. Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 877-0947 info@yaharagrocery.coop www.yaharagrocery.coop

Yahara River Grocery Co-op brings local, all-natural and organic foods to Stoughton and the surrounding area, offering produce, dairy, meat—including grass-fed beef, pastured pork and lamb—bulk products, health and beauty aids, beer and wine. Come in and enjoy our fresh salad bar, homemade soups, baked goods and grab ’n’ go deli items. YRGC is committed to supporting our local producers and providing the friendliest shopping experience around. We look forward to seeing you! See #117 on map.

Farmers’ Market Listings 2011 Share southern Wisconsin’s bountiful harvest at a farmers’ market. There are farmers’ markets every day of the week during the growing season, and a few winter markets, too. Towns with farmers’ markets are italicized on the map on pages 22-23. Baraboo Farmers’ Market May through Oct. Wednesdays and Saturdays 7:30am to 1pm

Location: Courthouse Square, downtown Baraboo Contact: Fred Moh, (608) 356-5606 oakstreetmarket@centurytel.net www.downtownbaraboo.com

(Beloit) Downtown Beloit Farmers’ Market June through Oct. Saturdays, 8am to 1pm

Location: Downtown Beloit, 300 block of State St. and 400 block of East Grand Ave. Contact: Downtown Beloit Association, (608) 365-0150 crystal@downtownbeloit.com

Capitol View Farmers’ Market — see Madison Farmers’ Markets

Columbus Farmers’ Market June through Oct. Sundays, 9am to 1pm

Location: Julie’s Java, 409 N. Ludington (next to the Amtrak Station) Contact: Julie, (920) 623-5540 Earl Krueger, (920) 623-3425

Columbus Downtown Farmers’ Market June through Oct. 12th Wednesdays, 3pm to 6pm

Location: City Hall parking lot on James St. across from the library. Contact: Kristi Agnew, (902) 382-4469

Dane County Farmers’ Market — see Madison Farmers’ Markets

Darlington Farmers’ Market May through Oct. Saturdays, 8am to Noon

Location: Darlington Festival Grounds, Main St. Contact: Suze Osterday, (608) 776-3067 mainstprogram@centurytel.net

DeForest Area Farmers’ Market Ferryville Market in the Park June 1st through mid-Oct. Tuesdays, 3pm to 6pm

May through Oct. Saturdays, 9am to 4pm

Dodgeville Farmers’ Market

Fitchburg Center Farmers’ Market

Location: Market Street (front of library) Contact: Lisa Beck, (608) 846-2922 dacc1@centurytel.net www.deforestarea.com

May 21st through Oct. 15th Saturdays, 8am to 11am

Location: Municipal parking lot next to the United Methodist Church on Iowa St. Contact: Dee Margis, (608) 943-6230 margis@centurytel.net

Eastman Farmers’ Market June through Oct. Fridays, 3pm to 7pm

Location: Eastman ballpark on N. Main St. Contact: Allison Roberts, (608) 874-9383

Eastside Farmers’ Market — see Madison Farmers’ Markets

(Edgerton) Henry Street Farmers’ Market June through Sept. Thursdays, 2pm to 6pm

Location: Henry St., Edgerton Contact: Teri Huber, (608) 921-1601 or (608) 758-9359 www.henrystreetmarket.org

Evansville Farmers’ Market Apr. 30th through Oct. 29th Saturdays, 9am to 2pm

Location: Downtown Evansville Contact: Marie Messinger, (608) 882-9032

Fall River Farm & Flea Market May 14th through Oct. 15th Saturdays, 8am to 12:30pm

Location: 100 Savanna Rd., Savanna Oaks Community Center Contact: Judy Robbins, (920) 484-3337 savannaoakscenter.com

Location: Sugar Creek Park, Hwy 35, south end of town Contact: Ali Spurr, (608) 734-3400 www.ferryville.com, www.visitferryville.com

May 5th through Oct. 27th Thursdays, 3pm to 6pm

Location: 5511 East Cheryl Pkwy. Left at intersection of Fish Hatchery Rd. and Cheryl Parkway (under Agora Pavilion) Contact: Steven Leverentz, (608) 277-2592 steven.leverentz@promega.com www.fitchburgcenter.com

(Fort Atkinson) Fort Farmers’ Market May through Oct. Saturdays, 8am to Noon

Location: Downtown in the city parking lot on East Milwaukee Ave. Contact: Cynthia Holt, (920) 563-3210 farmersmarket@fortchamber.com www.fortfarmersmarket.com EBT available

Gays Mills Farmers’ Market May 18th through Oct. 19th Wednesdays, 3pm to 6:30pm

Location: Gays Mills Lions Park - Main St. at the bridge Contact: Sharon Murphy, (608) 624-3409 gmfarmmarket@gmail.com www.gaysmillsfarmersmarket.com

Hilldale Farmers’ Market — see Madison Farmers’ Markets

Hillsboro Farmers’ Market June through Oct. Saturdays, 8am to 1pm

Location: Royal Bank parking lot 731 Water Ave. Contact: Sheila Schraufnagel (608) 489-2521, clerk@hillsborowi.com

FARMERS’ MARKETS Janesville Farmers’ Market May 7th through Oct. 29th Saturdays, 8am to 1pm

Location: 100 & 200 blocks N. Main St., downtown Janesville Contact: (608) 289-9292 info@janesvillefarmersmarket.com, www.janesvillefarmersmarket.com

Jefferson Farmers’ Market June 8th, June 15th, July 13th, July 27th, Aug. 4th, Aug. 24th Wednesdays, 4pm to 8pm

Location: Rotary Park, Gardner Ave. Contact: Janet Werner, (920) 674-4511 coc@jefnet.com

Lake Mills Farmers’ Market May 4th through Oct. 26th Wednesdays, 2pm to dusk

(Middleton) Downtown Middleton’s Farmers’ Market May 3rd through Oct. 25th Tuesdays, 3pm to 6pm

Location: Terrace Avenue, parking lot behind Hubbard Avenue Diner Contact: Marilyn Burke, (608) 836-5559, mburke@chorus.net

Middleton Farmers’ Market May through Oct. Thursdays, 7am to 1:30pm

Northside Farmers’ Market — see Madison Farmers’ Markets

Oregon Farmers’ Market May through Oct. Tuesdays, 2pm to 6pm

Location: 787 N. Main St. Bill’s Food Center parking lot Contact: Dave Woodcock, (608) 873-9443 www.localharvest.org/ farmers-markets/M776 Vendor pre-registration required

Location: Corner Greenway Blvd. and Deming Way, middle of Greenway Station Contact: Tom Murphy, (608) 872-2152

Platteville Farmers’ Market

Mineral Point Farmers’ Market

Saturday Location: Platteville City Park, Market St.

May through Oct. Saturdays, 8:30am to 11am

Apr. 30th through Oct. 29th Saturdays, 7am to Noon May 3rd through Oct. 25th Tuesdays, 3pm to 7pm

Location: Commons Park, downtown Lake Mills Contact: Jill Nadeau, (920) 648-2344 jill@lakemillsmainstreet.org www.lakemillsfarmersmarket.com

Location: Watertower Park Contact: Jenny Bonde (608) 967-2319, starfarm@mhtc.net Lois Federman, (608) 987-2097 federman@charter.net www.mineralpointmarket.com

Lodi Valley Farmers’ Market

Monona Farmers’ Market

Portage Farmers’ Market

Location: Ahuska Park, E. Broadway between Monona Dr. and Stoughton Rd. Contact: Ross Cohen mononafarmersmarket@gmail.com www.mononafarmersmarket.com EBT available

Location: Wisconsin and Cook St. (Hwy 33 & Hwy 16) Contact: Gil Meisgeier, (608) 742-5054 1gambit1@charter.net, www.portagewi.com

Apr 29th through Oct. 28th Fridays, 2pm to 6pm

Location: 902 N. Main St. next to Kolks Lumber Contact: Gail Lamberty, (608) 643-8017 lodifarmmkt@merr.com

McFarland Farmers’ Market May through Oct. Thursdays, 2pm to 6pm

Location: 5100 Farwell St. in the McFarland Centre WINTER MARKET: Best of Wisconsin Indoor Farmers’ Market

Nov. 5th through Dec. 24th Saturdays, 9am to 2pm

Location: 5915 Milwaukee St., in the McFarland Municipal Center Contact: Dave Woodcock, (608) 873-9443 www.localharvest.org/ farmers-markets/M749 Vendor pre-registration required

May 1st through Oct. 30th Sundays, 9am to 1pm

Monroe Farmers’ Market May 12th through Oct. 29th Saturdays, 8am to 1pm and Wednesdays, 2pm to 5:30pm

Location: North side of Monroe’s downtown square Contact: Pam Christopher, (608) 325-7648, thechamber@tds. net www.monroechamber.org

Mt. Horeb Farmers’ Market May through Oct. Thursdays, 3pm to 6:30pm

Location: Heritage Park, under the water tower downtown, 110 N. 2nd St., at the Old School House Contact: Kathleen Kay, (608) 437-2787 kathleenkay@sbcglobal.com kaleidoscope@mhtc.net

Tuesday Location: Take 2 Restaurant Parking Lot Contact: Gary A. Olson, (608) 348-3992 olsonm@yousq.net www.plattevillefarmers.org

May 3rd through Oct. 28th Thursdays, Noon to 6pm

Poynette Area Farmers’ Market May 7th through Sept. 24th Saturdays, 8am to 11am

Location: Pauquette Park parking lot S. Main St. Contact: Lorra Rhyner, (920) 992-3742 lorrakayestudio@gmail.com

(Prairie du Chien) Blackhawk Junction Farmers’ Market Late Apr. through late Oct. Saturdays, 7am to 11am

Location: Blackhawk Junction, 700 E. Blackhawk Ave. (Location moving mid-August—call for info) Contact: Donna Teynor, (608) 326-2491

MADISON FARMERS’ MARKETS Capitol View Farmers’ Market June 1st through Oct. 12th Wednesdays, 3pm to 7pm

Location: Grandview Commons Neighborhood: east of I-90 off Cottage Grove Rd. at corner of Northstar and Sharpsburg Contact: info@capitolviewfarmersmarket.com www.capitolviewfarmersmarket.com

Dane County Farmers’ Market Apr. 16th through Nov. 5th Saturdays, 6am to 2pm

Location: Capitol Square, downtown Madison

Apr. 20th through Nov. 2nd Wednesdays, 8:30am to 2pm

Location: 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Indoors: Nov. 12th through Dec. 17th

Saturdays, 7:30am to Noon

May 9th through Oct. 31st Mondays, 2pm to 6pm

Location Mondays: Novation Campus, 2518 Rimrock Rd.

May 17th through Oct. 25th Tuesdays, 2pm to 6pm

Location Tuesdays: Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park St.

May 26th through Oct. 27th Thursdays, 2pm to 6pm

Location Thursdays: Villager Mall, 2234 S. Park St.

May 1st through Oct. 30th Sundays, 11am to 3pm

Location Sundays: Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park St. Contact: Robert Pierce (608) 358-5834, rep1313@yahoo.com www.southmadisonfarmersmarket.com EBT available

Location: Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr. Indoors: Jan. 7th through Apr. 7th

Southwest Community Farmers’ Market

Location: Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. Contact: Larry Johnson, (608) 455-1999 larryj@dcfm.org, www.dcfm.org EBT available

Location: Orchard Ridge UCC Church, 1501 Gilbert Rd. Contact: Robert Pierce (608) 358-5834, rep1313@yahoo.com www.southmadisonfarmersmarket.com EBT available

Saturdays, 8am to Noon

Eastside Farmers’ Market May 10th through Oct. 11th Tuesdays, 4pm to 7pm

Location: Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer St. Contact: Gary Kallas, (608) 257-4576 garyk@wil-mar.org

Hilldale Farmers’ Market

Apr. 30th through Nov. 5th Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7am to 2pm Location: In the west parking lot at the corner of Segoe and Heathercrest Contact: Laurel Wantuch, (608) 209-7130 lwantuch@yahoo.com, www.hilldale.com

Northside Farmers’ Market May 1st through Oct. 23rd Sundays, 8:30am to 12:30pm

Location: 2817 N. Sherman Ave., parking lot in front of Pierce’s Northside Market Contact: Lisa Wiese, (608) 695-0946 nfmmanager@yahoo.com www.northsidefarmersmarket.org EBT available

South Madison Farmers’ Market

May 25th through Oct. 26th Wednesdays, 3pm to 7pm

Westside Community Market Apr. 16th through Nov. 5th Saturdays, 7am to 1pm

Location: Dept. of Transportation, In the parking lot at Sheboygan Ave. and Segoe Rd. Contact: Barry Orton (608) 347-1970, borton@mailbag.com www.westsidecommunitymarket.org

FARMERS’ MARKETS

(Prairie du Chien) Prairie Street Farmers’ Market May through Oct. Saturdays, 8am to 12:30pm

Location: Downtown Prairie du Chien (watch for signs) Contact: Allison Roberts, (608) 874-9383 www.prairiestreetfarmersmarket.com

Reedsburg Farmers’ Market May through Oct. Mondays and Thursdays 1pm to 5:30pm

Location: Reedsburg City Park Contact: Maurey Gurgel, (608) 524-3565

Sun Prairie Farmers’ Market May 7th through Oct. 29th Saturdays, 7am to Noon

Location: 300 E. Main, behind City Hall Contact: Earl Krueger, (608) 345-7556 www.spfarmersmarket.com Vendor pre-registration required

Verona Farmers’ Market May 10th through Oct. 18th Tuesdays, 2:30pm to 6pm

Location: 306 Main St. Contact: Wendy Broekema or Laura Mayer, (608) 217-6359 veronafarmersmarket@gmail.com EBT available

(Richland Center) Richland Area Farmers’ Market

Viroqua Farmers’ Market

Location: Richland County Courthouse, 181 W. Seminary, Richland Center

Location Saturdays: 220 S. Main St., Western Technical College parking lot Location Tuesdays: 1201 N. Main St. Contact: Viroqua Chamber Main Street (608) 637-2575

May through mid-Oct. Saturdays, 7am to Noon

May through mid-Oct. Wednesdays, 3pm to 5:30pm

Location: Corner of Main St. and Haseltine St., Richland Center Contact: Jen Havlick, (608) 604-6069 fortyheirloomacres@yahoo.com www.richlandareafarmersmarket.com

Sauk Prairie Farmers’ Market June 4th through Oct. 29th Saturdays, 8am to 1pm

Location: Water St., park across from Blue Spoon Café, Prairie du Sac Contact: Sue Dohm, (608) 643-8445

South Madison Farmers’ Market

— see Madison Farmers’ Markets

Southwest Community Farmers’ Market

— see Madison Farmers’ Markets

Stoughton Farmers’ Market May 8th through Oct. Fridays, 7am to 1pm

Location: Stoughton Plaza Shopping Center, 1050 W. Main St., Business Hwy 51 Contact: David Woodcock, (608) 873-9443 www.localharvest.org/ farmers-markets/M805 Vendor pre-registration required

May 7th through Oct. 29th Saturdays, 8am to Noon Tuesdays, 3pm to 6pm

Watertown Fair Day May through Nov. 8th Tuesdays, 7am to 1pm

Location: Riverside Park Contact: Andi Merfeld, (920) 261-6320 info@watertownchamber.com www.watertownchamber.com

Waunakee Farmers’ Market May through Oct. Wednesdays, 3pm to 6pm

Location: Waun-A-Bowl, 301 S. Century Ave. Contact: Cheryl Lohry, (920) 229-4153

Waupun Area Farmers’ Market May 19th through Oct. 13th Thursdays, 3pm to 6pm

Location: Tanner Park, 503 E. Spring St. Contact: Waupun Area Chamber of Commerce, (920) 324-3491 waupunchamber@sbcglobal.net www.waupunchamber.com

Wisconsin Dells Farmers’ Market May 8th through Oct. 30th Sundays, 9am to 1pm

Location: Thunder Valley Inn, W15334 Waubeek Rd., 1 mile north of downtown on Hwy 13 Contact: Sarah Lloyd, (920) 210-7335 sarah_lloyd@centurytel.net

SUNDAYS

Columbus, MadisonNorthside, Madison-South, Monona, Wisconsin Dells

MONDAYS

Madison-South, Reedsburg

TUESDAYS

DeForest, Madison-Eastside, Madison-South, MiddletonDowntown, Oregon, Platteville, Verona, Viroqua, Watertown

WEDNESDAYS

Baraboo, Columbus-Downtown, Gays Mills, Jefferson, Lake Mills, Madison-Capitol View, MadisonDane County, Madison-Hilldale, Madison-Southwest, Monroe, Richland Center, Waunakee

THURSDAYS

Edgerton, Fitchburg, Madison-South, McFarland, Middleton, Mt. Horeb, Portage, Reedsburg, Waupun

FRIDAYS

Eastman, Lodi Valley, Stoughton

SATURDAYS

Baraboo, Beloit, Darlington, Dodgeville, Evansville, Fall River, Ferryville, Fort Atkinson, Hillsboro, Janesville, MadisonDane County, Madison-Hilldale, Madison-Westside, McFarland (Nov.-Dec.), Mineral Point, Monroe, Platteville, Poynette, Prairie du Chien, Richland Center, Sauk Prairie, Sun Prairie, Viroqua

REAP EVENTS

Celebrate Food, Fun & Community! Burgers and Brew (June 4) Day on the Farm (early summer) REAP Potluck (mid-summer) Food for Thought Festival (Sept. 17) Local Harvest - A Taste of the Town (Oct. 18-20) Pie Palooza! (November 6) Taste of Wisconsin Holiday Sale (Nov.-Dec.)

Pie Palooza!

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