FoodWise Nutrition Education
FoodWIse in Crawford County
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FoodWIse is a UW-Madison, Division of Extension program that employs a combination of evidence-based educational strategies, accompanied by environmental supports, designed to facilitate voluntary adoption of healthy food choices and active lifestyles. Our nutrition education focuses on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Choose My Plate.gov. In Crawford County, FoodWIse is federally funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed).
Schools We Partner With
- B.A. Kennedy Elementary
- North Crawford Elementary
- Seneca Elementary
- Wauzeka-Steuben Elementary
Additional Partners
- Crawford County WIC
- Crawford County ADRC
- CouleeCap Bargain Boutique Food Pantry
Local Food Resources:
- Crawford County Food Pantries – Details
- Try Farm Fresh Atlas to find local CSA’s and Farmers’ Markets that accept SNAP/FoodShare/P-EBT/Quest Card Benefits
- Area Farmers’ Markets https://crawford.extension.wisc.edu/nutrition-education-2/nutrition-links-resources/area-farmers-markets/
- WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, supplemental nutritious foods, and connections to other community services. To apply contact your local office: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/clinic-locations.htm
Meet Our Staff
Christine Myhr
Home Office:
Extension Crawford County
225 N Beaumont Rd, Suite 240
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Phone: (608) 326-0223
Email: Christine.Myhr@wisc.edu
Fax: (608) 326-0226
Our Mission
We promote the adoption of healthy lifestyles in your community. We….
Empower families with limited financial resources to choose healthful diets and become more food secure by spending dollars wisely.
Expose children to new fruits and vegetables and why they are important.
Teach parents how to plan and prepare healthy meals.
Support communities in making the healthy choice the easy choice where people live, learn, work, and play.
