FoodWIse in Vernon County

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Important Update

The congressional budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4, 2025 ends federal SNAP-Ed funding effective September 30, 2025.

Extension is currently navigating the difficult process of winding down SNAP-Ed-funded programming. FoodWIse programming will continue through September 30, 2025, with staff winding down between October 1st and December 1st, 2025.

We know you may have questions. Below is a link to a page that answers to some of the most common ones.

Learn more

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