Public Information Campaigns and Programs

The “Keep Your Farmers Close” campaign aims to help CSA FairShare Coalition achieve the mission of connecting and supporting farmers and eaters by increasing the number of new shareholder sign ups and improving existing shareholder retention. Our research shows that the majority of Dane County community members are passionate about supporting Wisconsingrown food and local […]

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Pr Plan For Sustainable Food Systems Program

Students will create a PR campaign that determines how to engage various audiences in the Sustainable Food Systems Program. It will include what specific messaging to use dependent on audience and how to communicate these messages in an effective way. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact […]

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Food Insecurity In Centre County

Students will assess the effectivenness of the Centre County YMCA’s backpack program which distributes food to food insecure children in Centre County on weekends. Students will analyze key questions about the initiative, such as does it unintentionally lead to obesity? Does it encourage healthy eating choices? Does it leave children undernourished? Etc. Read the final […]

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Exploring the Market for a Downtown Grocery Store

Students in Questrom’s Management Studies master’s program will explore non-traditional models for funding and operating small, urban grocery stores. City of New Bedford officials will use this information to help build a plan for developing a much-desired downtown grocery store in the city. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. MetroBridge […]

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Expansion of the Lexington Farmer’s Market

In 2018, the City of Lexington received funding through the Partnership for Healthy Mississippi to hire a Farmers’ Market manager. To continue to develop and enhance the farmer’s market as a community resource, the market sought a plan for expansion, engagement, and vendor recruitment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. […]

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Creating an Edible Landscape

Identify the feasibility and begin planning for a Food Forest at a city or regional park or other publically-owned land that would contain low-maintenance sustainable plant-based food production. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Len Marquart Food Science and Nutrition Associate Professor […]

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Incentives for Establishment of more Healthy Food Alternatives to more Sections of the City

In 2015, Mayor Backus formed the Blue Ribbon Committee with the goal of transforming Auburn into the healthiest city in Washington by 2020. This was in response to a King County assessment, conducted earlier that year, that revealed that Auburn had low rankings for many health determinants including obesity and diabetes. In alignment with the […]

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Creating an Edible Landscape

Identify the feasibility and begin planning for a Food Forest at a city or regional park or other publically-owned land that would contain low-maintenance sustainable plant-based food production. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jamie Stang Epidemiology & Community Health Associate Professor […]

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