FoodWise direct education improves youth eating habits in Wisconsin

Oct 17, 2018 FoodWIse is a program of University of Wisconsin-Extension that teaches students in school-based settings about healthy eating. FoodWIse lessons emphasize eating more fruits and vegetables, and decreasing sugar-sweetened beverages.

Wisconsin takes a stand for fruits and veggies with social marketing campaign

Nov 30, 2018 Wisconsin SNAP-Ed's FNV (fruits and vegetables) program is on a mission.  The Mission?  Get people to eat their fruits and vegetables!  Buses, billboards, and social media feeds in Wisconsin have been getting a face lift, thanks to FNV. 

Wisconsin Youth Tackle Community Health Challenges through SNAP-Ed Partnership

Aug 01, 2019 Wisconsin youth are tackling health challenges in their communities head-on with a program called Youth Advocates for Community Health (YACH). Partnerships between youth and adults are central to this program. It is organized by educators from the University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension SNAP-Ed. Engaged youth also play a big role in leading projects. 

City of Milwaukee Fit Families SNAP-Ed Project Celebrates Families at Summer Carnival

Dec 05, 2019 The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) Fit Families SNAP-Ed project partners with WIC and several other programs. Together they hosted their 7th annual Summer Carnival.

Walworth Schools Explore Food Environments through Virtual Education

May 04, 2022 It can be easy to only eat the foods we already love and that are in our nearby surroundings. In Wisconsin elementary school classrooms, encouragement to try two bites of a new food is a great way to expand those horizons.

Healthy Markets, Strong Communities

May 25, 2022 In Wisconsin, SNAP-Ed is helping low-income consumers feel more comfortable getting to and shopping at farmers markets, by providing resources before they arrive and after they get there.