Course Title: Environmental Studies 600 Section 005: CBR with SMFM
Semester: Fall 2013 and Spring 2014
Instructor/CUE Affiliate: Dadit Hidayat, Alfonso Morales, and Margaret Nellis
Community Partner: South Madison Farmers Market (SMFM)
Abstract: SMFM is looking for a more effective strategy to educate South Madison community about fresh, safe, and affordable food. The new strategy is expected to improve local market (buyers) as well local vendors participation in the market (sellers).
Student Learning Goals:
- learn specific methodological skills for conducting community-based research
- conduct research on informal market which will address the area of multifunctionality agriculture (sustainable agriculture, local food, community development, and health promotion)
- identify and implement community organizing tactic
Deliverable Product or Service:
- identified strategies for community actions
- strategies implementation through community organizing efforts
CUE Project Area: South Madison
Grant involved: Charlotte Zieve Community Environmental Scholars Program
Document(s):
- syllabus
- CBR with South Madison Farmers Market, CUE Newsletter Vol II Issue 2
Slow Food UW is a campus student organization who are interested in the question of where our food comes from, geographically and culturally. Started in 2007, Slow Food UW is part of a global movement that appreciates the stories behind the meals we eat. UW Madison is one of the first universities in the nation to start a university chapter of Slow Food. Our group builds on years of success in uniting local chefs, farmers, and students in bringing the rich traditions of slow, sustainable, and local eating to campus.
Abstract: There is a strong food culture in South Madison. More than just a meal, the local community considers food a key factor in engaging community members. A few local groups have initiated a variety of food-related programs. The human resources involved, however, have been an ongoing issue. The Slow Food UW has been bringing student members/interns to South Madison to provide support on what they do best, food.