This is another story in our ongoing economic development report from Iowa County, WI.
The USDA has been supportive of our story from the beginning.
USDA Rural Development in Wisconsin provided low interest loans to the Wisconsin Innovation Kitchen for their walk-in freezer and cooler.
We hosted a great visit by the State Directors of USDA Rural Development from Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa.
I also work with friends at USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
Alan Shannon runs a valuable monthly gathering of food-focused organizations in the Midwest with the goal of developing regional collaboration. I've enjoyed participating in GoodGreens and also grateful to be asked to make a presentation recently.
I'm especially thankful to Alan for his emphasis on the value of a great story.
Great stories create action steps. The Wisconsin Innovation Kitchen story a call to action.
Thank you Alan Shannon, USDA, FNS:
"I want to let you know that as facilitator of GoodGreens, a Midwest collaboration of
nearly
300 organizations, businesses and farmers seeking to establish a
sustainable local food system I’m very appreciative of the work that you
and Innovation Kitchen do."I want to let you know that as facilitator of GoodGreens, a Midwest collaboration of
Two weeks ago I was in Appalachian Ohio and even there they had heard of the important work that you are doing.
In fact, I hear your name and Innovation Kitchen mentioned frequently during my travels and conversations around the Midwest.
Yours is considered a model approach to building a food system, which is the foundation for a vibrant rural economy.
Thanks for the work that you do and congratulations on your successes to-date. We’re excited to see your model as it continues to grow."
Alan Shannon, Director
Public Affairs, Food and Nutrition Service, Midwest Region
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Thank you Alan. And thanks to all our other great partners in the region and friends world wide!
Iowa County Area Economic Development
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