Coalitions
We convene folks from across the food system in the Milwaukee area coalition(s) that most aligns with them, their work, their lives, and their passions. Coalitions meet monthly in-person (with virtual options), operate democratically, and are each facilitated by an elected Coalition Chairperson. Coalition Chairpersons are supported and trained by MFC staff in community organizing, non-oppressive meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, and the MFC Organizing Framework (see below). To synthesize the work and build solidarity, all coalitions unite on a quarterly basis.
ORGANIZE
Continually organize and recruit members from across the food system to our member-led coalitions. Uplifting participants and developing leaders from ALL WALKS OF LIFE - no matter your race, class, faith, gender, political ideology, sexual orientation, or age. We are better together.
ASSESS
Assess overlapping and disparate problems and their root causes specific to each coalitions and across the entire food system. Identifying the issues we want to change.
PLAN
Identify and plan solutions - direct action, advocacy, campaigns, and the like - that most effectively and efficiently respond to the previous assessment. Construct plans that have clearly defined goals, actors, steps, and that are measurable in their successes and shortcomings.
IMPLEMENT
Utilizing clear communication and governance structures, coordinate, delegate, and set timelines for actions to actualize the plan.
REFLECT
Evaluate the accuracy of initial assessments and the efficacy of the subsequent plans and their implementation to inform the next assessment phase
REPEAT
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Meeting place and time: TBD
Co-Chairs: Stephen Petro Stephen.petro@gmail.com and Ellen Colby marmfarmmke@gmail.com
Partners: Fondy Food Center, Michael Fields Institute, MARM Farm, Wisconsin Farmers Union, Marbleseed, AgCon, UW-Extension
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Meeting place and time: TBD
Co-Chairs: Stephen Petro Stephen.petro@gmail.com and Ellen Colby marmfarmmke@gmail.com
Partners: Fondy Food Center, Michael Fields Institute, MARM Farm, Wisconsin Farmers Union, Marbleseed, AgCon, UW-Extension
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Meeting place and time: TBD
Co-Chairs: Stephen Petro Stephen.petro@gmail.com and Ellen Colby marmfarmmke@gmail.com
Partners: Fondy Food Center, Michael Fields Institute, MARM Farm, Wisconsin Farmers Union, Marbleseed, AgCon, UW-Extension
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Meeting place and time: TBD
Co-Chairs: Stephen Petro Stephen.petro@gmail.com and Ellen Colby marmfarmmke@gmail.com
Partners: Fondy Food Center, Michael Fields Institute, MARM Farm, Wisconsin Farmers Union, Marbleseed, AgCon, UW-Extension
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Meeting place and time: TBD
Co-Chairs: Kymm Mutch kmsmutch@gmail.com
Partners: Dept. of Public Instruction, Michael Fields Institute, FoodRight, Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative
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Meting Space and Time: Virtually, Last Thursday @ 1030AM
Co-Chairs: TBD
Partners: TBD
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