FoodWIse In Vernon County
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
Vacant
Home Office:
Phone:
Email:
Fax:
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
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
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.
