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The Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition (MACSAC) supports and connects Community Supported Agriculture farmers and eaters.
We envision a future where Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is the backbone of a strong local food system; where all families have access to locally produced, organic food and have strong connections to their farms, food and community.
We coordinate community and farmer education programs, including the Partner Shares Program which raises funds to subsidize CSA memberships for households on a limited income. Each year hundreds of area households learn about CSA through MACSAC's annual events including the CSA Open House (March) the Bike the Barns (September), educational workshops and cooking demonstrations, and the distribution of our food book From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm Fresh Seasonal Produce.
Interested growers and households join the coalition mailing list to receive newsletters and invitations to grower gatherings and other events. Farmers wishing to be formally promoted by the Coalition complete an application and interview process held annually in the Fall. For more information about our programs, internships, volunteer opportunities, or to order our book, visit www.macsac.org, or contact us directly at 608.226.0300, info@macsac.org.
MACSAC In The News
August 10, 2009: Badgerland Financial
Badgerland Financial Committed to
rural Wisconsin success!
July 10, 2009: Digging in the Driftless Blog
CSAs Madison Style or Insuring Good Nutrition
June 1, 2009: WisBusiness.com
"Buying local food helps farmers, schools and the environment"
May 7, 2009: Wausau Daily Herald
"Weekly Produce from Real Foods Farm; Healthy Eating, Sustainable Living"
March 26, 2009: The Onion
"Belly Up: A big box of veg"
March 15, 2009: Wisconsin State Journal
"Helping You Eat Locally"
November 9, 2008: Isthmus
"Waterloo farmer Michelle Root grows hops for Wisconsin Brewers Guild"
March 22, 2007: The Capital Times
"Growing Mentorships"
March 21, 2007: Wisconsin State Journal
"Produce Farmers Pitch In"
April 19, 2006: Wisconsin State Journal
"Partner Shares: Fresh way to grow and share "
March 14, 2006: The Capital Times
"Straight From the Farm Olbrich Event Offers Chance to Learn About Community Supported Agriculture"
March 11, 2006: Wisconsin State Journal "Interest In A Program Directly Linking Farmers To Consumers Is Picking Up In Madison"
March 18, 2006: NBC 15
"Olbrich Gardens Hosts CSA Open House"
January 6, 2006: The Capital Times
"Eat Your Veggies and Get Paid"
December 7, 2005: The Capital Times, Editorial
"CSA Program Let's Us KNow What We're Eating"
November 29, 2005: The Capital Times
"Helping Farmers Winter the Weather"
MACSAC Newsletters
Note: These files require Adobe Acrobat
Just Eating Spring/Summer 2006
Just Eating Winter/Spring 2005
Just Eating Winter/Spring 2004
Just Eating Winter/Spring 2003
Just Eating Summer Fall 2002
Just Eating Summer/Fall 2001
Just Eating Spring 2001
Just Eating Spring 2000
2005-2006 Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning Summary
Our Programs
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