The APF Board of Directors is sponsoring a joint meeting of representatives from three local park organizations. The meeting will bring together for the first-time representatives from Anderson Park Friends, Inc (Anderson Farm County Park), Town of Oregon, and the Village of Oregon. The purpose of the meeting is to explore mutual topics of interest and possible future collaborations.

The potential benefits for all three organizations include:

A.    Cost saving strategies to benefit all three organizations.

B.     Improved outreach to citizens of the respective communities.

C.     Sharing of resources and expertise as well as saving tax dollars.

D.    Improved park properties for the citizens of southern Dane County.

The APF Board of Directors is creating a citizen’s group to help provide input into the development of an agricultural mission at the park. We are inviting elected officials and representatives from business, agriculture, restaurants, and nonprofit organizations affiliated with Dane County’s Food System.

The potential benefits of the farm will include:

A.      Establishment of up to 20 sole proprietor businesses within the next five years.

B.      Create a new source of fresh produce for local businesses, restaurants, schools, and citizens

C.      Create a framework to help educate and mentor new farmers in small-scale agriculture

D.      Create an educational agricultural resource and demonstration areas to highlight cutting edge agricultural techniques.

This meeting is open to the public.