June 13, 2016 | by Office of Sustainability staff Summer is nearly here – the season of backyard barbecues, family get-togethers, and late-night campfires. Try these tips to turn your outdoor party into a sustainable …
Food
Guide to farmers’ markets in Madison
While the Dane County Farmers’ Market on Capitol Square is widely known, there are local markets every day of the week across the county. Explore what’s in season, when, where to find it, and how …
Tips for shopping at your local farmers’ market
Visiting the market is a great way to get the family outside and moving while enjoying healthy and fresh local fruits, vegetables and other delicious homemade products.
UW-Madison addresses urban food insecurity
Food insecurity has implications for health, community stability and local economies, and an interdisciplinary team of UW–Madison researchers has launched a project to study ways to boost the availability and consumption of healthy food in …
UW finds strategies to increase number of organic grain farms in Wisconsin
While the $35 billion U.S. organic industry continues to expand at a brisk pace, organic grain production is not keeping up with the growing demand for organic livestock feed and value-added food products, according to …
Climate Quest winner announced
by Jill Sakai MIGHTi (Mission to Improve Global Health Through Insects) is the winner of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Climate Quest competition, sponsored by American Family Insurance and Madison Gas and Electric.