Bret Shaw

Articles by Bret Shaw

How Hungry Are Wisconsinites For Fish Raised On Local Farms?

UW-Madison

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 11:40am

While parts of the local food movement are thriving and demand for local food products in Wisconsin is strong, many consumers are unaware of the availability of local, farm-raised fish.

Despite Growth In Numbers, Many Farmers' Markets Face Fierce Competition

UW-Madison

UW-Madison

UW-Madison

UW-Extension

Friday, August 3, 2018 - 10:00am

Many of farmers' markets fail within their first four years in business. While their number has swelled, inexperienced management, high manager turnover, small size and low resources can make a market more susceptible to collapse.

Wisconsin's Farmers' Markets Come In Many Sizes And Structures

UW-Madison

UW-Madison

UW-Madison

UW-Extension

Thursday, August 2, 2018 - 2:00pm

As many Wisconsinites know, not all farmers' markets are the same, but they are found in all types of communities – cities, small towns, suburbs and rural areas.

Protecting Wisconsin Lakes Takes More Than Just Facts

Bret Shaw

UW-Madison

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 - 11:45am

Communicating the science-based facts supporting a course of action or policy, such as protecting lakeshore, may be necessary, but it is often not sufficient to encourage people to adopt new practices.

Series: Local Food Science

For Wisconsin's Consumers, 'Local' Food Means Produced Within The State

Bret Shaw

UW-Madison

Laura Witzling

UW-Madison

David Trechter

UW-Extension

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 9:20am

Wisconsin consumers widely agree that "local" food means food grown within the state. However, most Wisconsin shoppers do not consider food grown in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota to be "local," a new statewide survey shows.