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The Partner Shares Program

The Partner Shares Program is a unique initiative aimed at improving nutrition by increasing access to fresh, local vegetables and supporting local farmers in southern Wisconsin. Partner Shares provides financial assistance for fresh, sustainably grown produce from local CSA farms.

Partner Shares raises money for an Assistance Fund which is used to subsidize CSA shares for low-income households. Partner Shares generates money for the Assistance Fund through local fundraising events, grants, and donations from individuals, organizations, and foundations.

Benefits for approved Partner Shares participants include becoming a member of a CSA farm, sharing the CSA cost with MACSAC, and paying co-payment dues in affordable monthly payments throughout the season.

Since the availability of CSA Shares is limited and Partner Shares funds are limited, we request that applications are sent by March 30, 2009. Requests for Partner Shares assistance are granted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

How to Sign Up
Eligibility
Participant Payments
Get Involved

Donate to the Partner Shares Program!

2010 Partner Shares Application

Solicitud del Programa Partner Shares(espaņol)

Please print and read the entire application before applying for Partner Shares.
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What Participants Have to Say About This Program

"Thank you so much! We just got our first "box" of fresh vegetables and it's wonderful! Our tight budget keeps us from doing two things we'd love to do: supporting small, local businesses and eating healthier food. We really value the chance to do these things through your program. The exposure to new foods and how to cook them is going to have a long-term positive effect on the way we eat." - 2006 Partner Shares Participant

Ways To Get Involved in Partner Shares

  • Make a donation to the Partner Shares Assistance Fund or sponsor a family to receive a CSA share.
  • Promote Partner Shares by letting us know about potential outreach venues: your place of work, community or religious organizations you may be a part of, we'd love to come do a brief or extended outreach presentation!
  • Become a Partner Shares volunteer and help out with exciting fundraising and outreach events! Click here to read about volunteering or sign up for our monthly email list to learn more about timely volunteer opportunities.
  • Become a Partner Shares Participant!