Announcing the latest publication from Renewing the Countryside:
Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin
Capturing the pulse of Wisconsin's vibrant rural heartbeat, the new book release tells the inspiring story of how this state leads the nation in forward-looking answers to the challenges facing today's rural economy and communities.  Showcasing thirty-nine creative, hard-working people, organizations and businesses that represent energetic, innovative visions for Wisconsin's countryside, this photographic rich book features stories ranging from arts and culture, farming, green business, conservation, tourism, community development and education.
Project partners:   Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), The Northern Center for Community and Economic Development (UW-Superior and UWEX) and Renewing the Countryside.  Distributed by University of Wisconsin Press.
Release date:  November, 2007

Table of Contents

• Book Overview

• Case Study Descriptions by Chapter
  

• Case Study Map

• Three sample case study

1. Bullfrog Fish Farm

2. The WormFarm Institute

3. Midwest Renewable Energy Association

• Calendar

  

• Book Overview

• Book Cover Art (For higher resolution photos please contact Lisa at lisa@rtcinfo.org)

• Back

• Media Photos:

• Boy with Goat, Pg. 63

"On-farm experiences at Vermont Valley Community Farm in Blue Mounds connect families with their local food sources. Vermont Valley is a featured case study in the new book release, Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin, showcasing innovative farms, businesses and nonprofits statewide.

• Herby Radmann at Bull Frog Fish Farm, pg. 37 & cover.

Herby Radmann, owner of Bullfrog Fish Farm outside Menomonie, epitomizes Wisconsin's rural entrepreneurial spirit and is a featured case study in the new book release, Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin.

The Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin Team
        
This unique project is in partnership with the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) and the Northern Center of Community and Economic Development (UW-Superior and UW-Extension). Renewing the Countryside, a Minneapolis-based non-profit organizations, strengthens rural areas by championing and supporting rural communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, activists and other people who are renewing the countryside through sustainable and innovative initiatives, businesses and projects. 

Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin is distributed by the University of Wisconsin Press. 

Funding support from the Brico Fund, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension and Northland College.

Book editors:

Jerry Hembd is associate professor in the department of business and economics at the University of Wisconsin–Superior, a state specialist in community and economic development with the University of Wisconsin–Extension,  and director of the Northern Center for Community and Economic  Development, which is a joint venture of both UW institutions.  He has been working and teaching in the area of community development for over twenty years. He also has considerable international experience, including work in the Philippines, Vietnam, and India.

Jody Padgham has been education director of the Midwest Organic  and Sustainable Education Service since 2002. She is the editor  of several publications, including the bi-monthly Organic  Broadcaster newspaper, and books Organic Dairy Farming,  Raising Poultry on Pasture and Women in Charge, Tales  and Teachings from our Farms. She raises sheep and pastured  poultry on a 60-acre grass farm in north central Wisconsin.
        
Jan Joannides is the Executive Director and co-founder of Renewing the Countryside.  For the past ten years, she has been an advocate and organizer for rural communities and citizens who are working to stimulate economic growth and enhance their communities through sustainable uses of their landscapes and resources. 

Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin welcomes your feedback and ideas.  Are you another example of an innovative rural Wisconsin business or organization?  Please contact Lisa Kivirist at lisa@rtcinfo.org

Book Information

• Book Overview

• Case Study Descriptions by Chapter

• Case Study Map

• Three sample case studies

• Book Overview

• Book Cover Art (For higher resolution photos please contact Lisa at lisa@rtcinfo.org)

The Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin Team
        
This unique project is in partnership with the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) and the Northern Center of Community and Economic Development (UW-Superior and UW-Extension). Renewing the Countryside, a Minneapolis-based non-profit organizations, strengthens rural areas by championing and supporting rural communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, activists and other people who are renewing the countryside through sustainable and innovative initiatives, businesses and projects. 

Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin is distributed by the University of Wisconsin Press. 

Funding support from the Brico Fund, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension and Northland College.

Book editors:

Jerry Hembd is associate professor in the department of business and economics at the University of Wisconsin–Superior, a state specialist in community and economic development with the University of Wisconsin–Extension,  and director of the Northern Center for Community and Economic  Development, which is a joint venture of both UW institutions.  He has been working and teaching in the area of community development for over twenty years. He also has considerable international experience, including work in the Philippines, Vietnam, and India.

Jody Padgham has been education director of the Midwest Organic  and Sustainable Education Service since 2002. She is the editor  of several publications, including the bi-monthly Organic  Broadcaster newspaper, and books Organic Dairy Farming,  Raising Poultry on Pasture and Women in Charge, Tales  and Teachings from our Farms. She raises sheep and pastured  poultry on a 60-acre grass farm in north central Wisconsin.
        
Jan Joannides is the Executive Director and co-founder of Renewing the Countryside.  For the past ten years, she has been an advocate and organizer for rural communities and citizens who are working to stimulate economic growth and enhance their communities through sustainable uses of their landscapes and resources. 

Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin welcomes your feedback and ideas.  Are you another example of an innovative rural Wisconsin business or organization?  Please contact Lisa Kivirist at lisa@rtcinfo.org