Partner Details

What does it mean to be a BFBL Partner?

BFBL partners are restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, grocery stores, cafeterias, caterers and distributors who serve food to their customers. Our partners are committed to increasing their purchase of local foods.

Partnership comes with many benefits from consulting services, communication resources, networking and social events for farmers and food buyers, customer communication and staff training tools, and promotion as a BFBL partner. Learn how to become a partner by calling us at 608 310 7832 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Partners have access to the BFBL graphics package- a flexible, beautiful, and easy to use collection of graphics and templates that can be customized to individual stores.   BFBL graphics remind consumers of the taste and value of local foods.  The bright logo evokes the agricultural abundance of Southern Wisconsin. (The BFBL Graphics Package includes: Color, black and white, 2-color, low resolution and high resolution images. The package also contains pre-formatted point-of-purchase materials. We include a color index of file sizes and types for your convenience).

Partners also have access to BFBL events and programs including networking events, communication tools and consulting services. The BFBL Coordinator can provide detailed consulting on where to find local foods that will satisfy your operation's needs. We emphasize long-term, sustainable relationships that benefit the chef and the farmer. We can help you build those relationships.

Partners benefit from BFBL consumer outreach.  We strive to educate consumers on the value of local foods and direct them to farm, market, retail and restaurant sources for food grown here in Southern Wisconsin.  Our Partners report reciving a lot of attention from consumers for their participation in BFBL.  We work with each of our Partners to tell their story about how and why they work with local farmers.
Partners contribute to a stronger local food system by helping us create a strong and positive identity for Southern Wisconsin food.  Each of us is building a culinary culture together and BFBL is one way to plug into the local food system.

Who can become a BFBL Partner?

* Independent, locally owned food service operations including restaurants, caterers, cafeterias and coffee shops, grocery stores and distributors
* Establishments willing to commit to increasing their purchase of locally grown foods through and annual goal setting process
* Establishments willing to participate with the BFBL program through events and by sharing annual local food purchasing values.

To learn more about becoming a BFBL Retail Partner contact the Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 608 310 7832

What is the BFBL Partnership Process?

1. First you'll meet with the BFBL Coordinator to discuss your interest in local foods. The coordinator will orient you to the breadth of local food options and help you decide on a strategy for incorporating local foods into your business
2. Then, you and the coordinator will settle on a marketing strategy for publicizing your use of local foods
3. Next, a signed agreement, an annual goal and the payment of an annual fee makes you a Buy Fresh Buy Local Partner!

The Partnership process is individualized. Call the Coordinator to get started:

608 310 7832