Episode 25

Join host Rose Daily and guests Ben Stanger of Green Box Compost & Noah Bloedorn of Reap Food Group to learn about Dane County food systems. Farmland is a familiar sight across Wisconsin—but have you ever wondered what crops are being grown and where they go after harvest? While today’s food system is geared towards corporate-scale agriculture, many community members seek to support local, small-scale growers. Tune in to learn more about how our local food system works, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities to build a more resilient, community-focused food system for the future.

Green Box Compost: Green Box Compost | Compost Pickup Service in Madison, WI

Reap Food Group: Building a Better Food System - REAP Food Group

Episode Highlights 

  • Largest source of waste is food scraps, at 25% in the Dane County Landfill.
  • The U.S. wastes about 40% of the food that's produced, which is above other countries. 
  • Most food grown locally is not feeding local people; 95% of food grown in Dane County consists of commodity crops like corn and soy used for biofuels, pharmaceuticals, or additives.
  • Time, price, and proximity are the biggest barriers preventing people from accessing fresh, locally produced food. 

Episode 25

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