Community Development

Community Development
Community development is the process of helping a community strengthen and develop towards its full potential. UW-Madison Division of Extension works with Wisconsin residents, organizations, and communities to identify and address their unique challenges and opportunities through evidence-based research, education, and resources.
In Crawford County, community development focuses on Community Food Systems, as a driver of both individual wellness and rural economic vitality. Through fostering collaborations in support of our food and farm entrepreneurs, small businesses and consumers, Community Food Systems works toward the goal of a healthy, equitable and thriving local food system for all.

Meet your Crawford County Educator, Sara Tedeschi
Sara Tedeschi lives on her family farm in Freeman Township, Crawford County. Her work through the County Extension office in Prairie du Chien centers on community economic development in support of thriving rural communities. She works specifically in the programmatic area of Community Food Systems, providing resources, educational opportunities, and community organizing in support of rural food and farm entrepreneurs and small businesses. Sara’s work endeavors to build local markets while also helping to develop the small business sector to prepare and reach those markets. In addition, she supports community access to healthy, local food as part of her work to center Crawford County within a thriving local and regional food system.


Support for Food and Farming Entrepreneurs
Your county educator can provide:
Support for Tourism and Local Economy
Your county educator can provide:




Support for Healthy Food Access
Your county educator can provide:

Farmers Markets of Crawford County
Summer is here and that means it is time to hit the Farmers Market! But which one!? Crawford County boasts four markets in beautiful Driftless locations, offering a variety of locally produced foods and crafts.
Discover your favorite market or try them all through the season.
Use the guide below and share widely!


Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding Community Development in Crawford County, please contact:
Sara Tedeschi
Community Development Educator
608-326-1134
sara.tedeschi@wisc.edu
Crawford County Extension
Extension Crawford County
UW-Madison
225 N Beaumont, Suite 240
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821-1995
Phone: 608-326-0223
Fax: 608-326-0226