Wisconsin ranked 8th best state for local food accessibility

Dustin Hahn |

How easy is it to buy fresh, local food in Wisconsin? According to takepart.com, nonprofit group Strolling of the Heifers (think “running of the bulls”) determined just that by compiling the third annual Locavore Index. The index uses stats regarding the number of farmers markets, CSA programs, and food hubs statewide, as well as the percentage of school districts with farm-to-school programs. Toss in a little math and you have a list of the easiest to least easiest states in which to find local food. Wisconsin placed in the top 10 (woo!) in the 8th spot. Topping the list are those local lovers over in Vermont. And we don’t mean to focus on the negatives, but Minnesota is nowhere to be seen within the top 10. Take that, ‘Sotans! You’re way down at, um, 13th place. And what lonely state sits as the star of the very bottom? If you said “Texas,” reward yourself with a locally sourced pork chop dinner.