FoodWIse in Vernon County

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FoodWIse is a UW-Madison, Division of Extension program that employs a combination of evidence-based educational strategies, accompanied by environmental supports, designed to facilitate voluntary adoption of healthy food choices and active lifestyles. Our nutrition education focuses on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Choose My Plate.gov. In Vernon County, FoodWIse is federally funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed).

The Schools and other Community Partners We Work With

Schools

Prairie View Elementary
Hillsboro Elementary
Kickapoo Elementary
La Farge Elementary

Other Partners

Vernon County WIC
Allegiant Property Management (Westby and De Soto)
Vernon County Head Start
McIntosh Memorial Public Library
Community Hunger Solutions
Workforce Connections

Local Food Resources:

Explore local foods using this SW WI Farmers’ Markets Booklet and map. It identifies which markets offer SNAP and other food benefits and offers tips for visiting the market!
Vernon County WIC
Try Farm Fresh Atlas to find local CSA’s and Farmers’ Markets that accept SNAP/FoodShare/P-EBT/Quest Card Benefits

Meet Our Staff

Picture of Monica Diaz, Bilingual FoodWIse Educator — Crawford/Richland/Vernon Counties Bilingual FoodWIse Coordinator

Monica Diaz
Home Office: Extension Richland County
1100 US Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
Phone: (608) 647-9116
Email: monica.diazmartinaz@wisc.edu
Fax: (608) 647-9116

Picture of Christine Myhr, FoodWIse Educator — Crawford/Richland/Vernon Counties FoodWIse Educator

Christine Myhr
Home Office: Extension Crawford County
225 N. Beaumont Rd., Suite 240
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Phone: (608) 326-0223
Email: christine.myhr@wisc.edu
Fax: (608) 326-0226

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Home Office: Extension Vernon County
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Our Mission

We promote the adoption of healthy lifestyles in your community. We….

Empower families with limited financial resources to choose healthful diets and become more food secure by spending dollars wisely.

Teach parents how to plan and prepare healthy meals.

Expose children to new fruits and vegetables and why they are important.

Support communities in making the healthy choice the easy choice where people live, learn, work, and play.