About Us
Published quarterly with the seasons, Edible Madison focuses on Southern Wisconsin's food and agriculture through the stories of the local farmers, food producers, chefs, food educators and forward-thinking organizations that are behind the region's dynamic local food movement. And we share information about national food and farming issues and topics to keep us all connected to the greater food movement.
Edible Madison is part of the Edible Communities publishing network of more than 80 distinct culinary regions in North America. Locally owned and operated, Edible Madison is the first Edible publication in Wisconsin, and we aim to educate residents and travelers about the importance of supporting local and the opportunities to participate in the region’s food economy.
A Magazine on a Mission
Our mission is to promote that eating locally is good for our economy, environment and health, and to connect eaters with local, organic food sources.
Our Foodshed: Madison-area to Mississippi River
Although our publication’s content and distribution area includes 13 counties in Southern Wisconsin, we proudly dubbed our publication after the city of Madison, a national leader in building local food system infrastructure and home to the largest producer-only farmers market in the United States. And when one delves into Edible Madison, they discover the depth and breadth of our region's food and farming leadership from the Madison-area to the Mississippi River.
Our Foodshed: Madison-area to Mississippi River
At the heart of all Edible publications is a commitment to sustaining the unique local flavors and economic viability of the communities we serve. As individuals and professionals, we live, breathe and literally, eat these values. They are reflected in our work and in our lives.
Awards
In 2016, Edible Madison received Edible Communities' EDDY Awards Critics' Choice Award in the Best Cover category for our Winter 2015 cover featuring a glass of porter beer on a jet-black background. We congratulate photographer Jim Klousia for his skill in capturing this challenging and intriguing image.
In 2015, Edible Madison received the EDDY Awards Critics' Choice Award in the Best Feature: Food Artisan category for the article The Meat of the Matter: On Black Earth Meats & Bolzano (Winter 2014 issue).
In 2011, Edible Madison, and the family of Edible Communities publications across North America, received the first-ever James Beard Publication of the Year Award, which recognizes a publication that demonstrates fresh directions, worthy ambitions, and a forward-looking approach to food journalism.
Meet the Edible Madison Team
Christy McKenzie, Publisher, Business Director & Culinary Advisor
Christy is the owner of Pasture and Plenty – a specialty market and deli, demonstration kitchen, and meal kit pick-up and delivery service. P&P gives the community access to healthy, locally-sourced meals and foods that make eating well and eating local easier every day. She works to create and connect community around issues of food equity, access and agency. She is the managing owner-partner of Edible Madison and a sometimes writer.
Marissa DeGroot, Managing Editor
Marissa feels fortunate to be a part of our local food system as the managing editor of Edible Madison as well as working for Vitruvian Farms, her husband Tommy's organic vegetable and mushroom farm. She loves raising their daughter, Ollie, and their team of fur babies on the farm in McFarland.
Lauren Rudersdorf, Sales Director & Digital Producer
Lauren is the voice behind the local food blog The Leek & The Carrot where she shares recipes and stories about life, food and farming. Before that, she owned Raleigh’s Hillside Farm, an organic CSA vegetable farm, with her husband Kyle. She advocates for local farms, local food and cooking with the seasons. When she’s not writing or testing recipes in her sunny kitchen, she’s probably on a trail somewhere with her daughter Lillyan.
Kristen Wagner, Driftless Region Sales Lead
With a long history in organic farming and various roles in sustainable food, Kristen holds a deep affinity for honoring local food systems. When Kristen isn't working on Driftless region sales & partnerships for Edible Madison, you'll find her working alongside her husband running their family business, Driftless Provisions, based out of Viroqua, WI. Outside of work, she loves all kinds of outdoor adventures, reading, gardening, and enjoying as much quality time as she can with friends & family.
Jobs
Freelance Writers & Photographers
We are always interested in expanding our network of high-quality writers and photographers who are experienced with food and farming subjects. Click here for how to query.
