IFM Membership

Why join IFM?

Dane County’s IFM was founded in 2006 to develop new market opportunities for Dane County and regional growers and increase local food sales into institutional markets. The success of this public private partnership is due to the leadership and commitment of Dane County, institutional buyers, distributors, WI growers, local food businesses and other local governments - working together to bring greater economic value, health and a cleaner environment to WI and our farm communities.

Why join IFM now? In the past, IFM was supported by Dane County, IFM program revenue, and grants. Going forward, Dane County and grant funding will be limited, so your IFM Membership is critical to allowing us to continue offering these programs and services and increasing WI Local Food Sales.

Join IFM Now - Get your IFM Membership Benefits Today!
  1. Institutions
  2. Distributors
  3. Wisconsin produce growers
  4. Wisconsin local foods businesses
  5. Friends of IFM
IFM Programs:
  • Local Food Means Business – Wisconsin Local Food Expo: A dynamic buyer-seller networking day!
  • Local Food Sales Meetings: Institutions meet producers and distributors of local food, and discuss ways to overcome barriers to local sourcing.
  • IFM Local Sourcing E-News: These emails provide info and resources on local farms, local food businesses, and distributors with local product along with local sourcing resources!
  • IFM Website: Find resources for buyers and growers.
  • One-on-one Technical Assistance: IFM individually meets with buyers, growers, and distributors to help them start or expand local purchasing or selling.
IFM Local Sourcing News: A new customer found Gary and Cheryl Heck of Heck’s Marketplace through the IFM Local Sourcing News emails.
Meeting new customers: Lea Steeves of Sysco Baraboo shares information about Hometown Harvest at the IFM Annual Meeting in 2010.
Selling local food: Gerry Heimerl, Saxon Homestead Creamery, promotes his cheese at the IFM Annual Meeting in 2010.

Please note - Those unable to join or contribute will be welcome at all IFM events. IFM will have separate registration fees for members and non-members. All Membership and contribution categories and fees have been set by Dane County’s IFM Advisory Committee. For more information on the IFM Advisory Committee, please go to www.ifmwi.org/about.aspx#advisory.

Government of Dane County, Wisconsin