Farm 2 Facts

06/14/2026

📖 Read our most recent article, published in the Wisconsin State Journal, written by Alfonso Morales. We're grateful for the opportunity to continue to share our impact and raise awareness about the benefits of local food systems.

https://madison.com/exclusive/fueling-discovery/article_4f88b3f7-8833-4abc-a146-c11e18257075.html

Since 2011, a team of UW–Madison researchers and community collaborators have secured $5.3 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and National Science Foundation (NSF) funding to support local food

06/01/2026

Fresh produce, local vendors, homemade treats, and conversations that connect communities. There's always something to discover at your local market!

Farmer's markets do more than provide fresh food. They support local economies, create community connections, and make healthy food more accessible.

What's your first stop when you get to the market? 👇

05/21/2026

Earlier this month we got together as a lab to celebrate all of our accomplishments throughout the school year! Lots to be proud of, look back on, and get excited for 🎉

Each year we also award the Kaufman Lab Fellow to a stand out lab member who exemplifies the notable characteristics of our namesake, Jerry Kaufman. This year, Olivia Nygaard was chosen as the recipient. We are so grateful for her contributions to the lab and for all of her hard work 💛

05/17/2026

Join us in celebrating the graduation of 9 seniors in the Kaufman Lab 🎓 We are so proud of all that they have accomplished and wish them the best on their next chapter!

04/17/2026

03/29/2026

Dating back to 1791, French Market is one of the oldest public markets in the US.

Influenced by French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean food traditions, it became a melting pot of flavor long before that term defined America.

Markets like this remind us that food has always carried culture, identity, and exchange.

🇺🇸 As we mark America’s 250th birthday in 2026, we honor 250 years of markets, farmers, and food innovation: highlighting the traditions and modern practices that continue to connect fields, families, and communities.

03/23/2026

This morning, Olivia Nygaard with the support of Farm2Facts founder, Alfonso Morales, hosted a facilitated discussion at the 2026 Data Science Research Bazaar.

💬 Their talk was titled, "Applied data science for food access: Farm2Facts and FEAST" and explored how farmers market and local food system data can help us better understand food access and community impact.

Through tools like Farm2Facts, we can make applied data science more accessible to researchers, market managers, and policymakers; helping turn everyday market activity into insights that strengthen local economies and improve food access 🧑‍🌾

🙌 Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation this morning!
If you missed it, you can watch it here:

Applied data science for food access: Farm2Facts and FEAST

03/22/2026

📊 On Thursday, Kaufman Lab staff members Ella Mitchell and Olivia Nygaard presented their research on Farm2Facts and FEAST at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Data Science Research Bazaar - Poster Symposium.

We love to see students sharing their insights and passion for data-driven solutions.

03/20/2026

Established in the early 1800s, Charleston City Market has served as a hub for regional produce, seafood, and artisan goods for over two centuries.

Public markets like this shaped early American food access, long before refrigeration, highways, or chain grocery stores.

🇺🇸 As we mark America’s 250th birthday in 2026, we honor 250 years of markets, farmers, and food innovation: highlighting the traditions and modern practices that continue to connect fields, families, and communities.

03/16/2026

Not all food labels are created equal 🍎🥦

In our newest blog, learn what organic, local, and natural really mean, which labels reflect real health and environmental benefits, and which are mostly marketing.

🛒 Learn how to decode for your next grocery run: https://farm2facts.org/food-label-decoding/