Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay spring Council of Trustees reception and dinner this spring, Nourish Farms, located in Sheboygan Falls, was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of their substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin.
The Community Service Award is given to recognize community members or organizations who have made significant contributions and have done exceptional community work. The award honors those who have demonstrated outstanding service that has positively impacted the region.
Ryan Laswell, executive director of Nourish Farms, accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
“Nourish is grateful for the recognition of our hard work and contributions to the community,” said Laswell. “Over the last decade our partnership has allowed many dietetic interns to share and apply their knowledge, learn as they support our programs, and not only have they held roles at Nourish, but they have also taken roles with local schools, hospitals and government agencies. Using the socioecological model and hands-on education that empowers clients, we focus on growing, cooking, sourcing, sharing, and enjoying wholesome foods to foster a healthier community.”
Nourish Farms is a truly inspiring organization that brings people together through the power of good food. By connecting hands-on education with local, sustainable food systems, Nourish Farms empowers children, families and the entire community to grow, cook and enjoy healthy food.
Nourish is situated on 13 acres with gardens, a teaching kitchen and the tools to also visit clients in schools and community locations, which allowed for 1,003 programs and 39,000 engagements offered in 2026.
Their work not only nourishes bodies, but strengthens connections, builds equity and invests in a healthier future for all. The impact of Nourish Farms reaches far beyond the farm, creating lasting change, one meal, one lesson, and one community at a time.
About UW-Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 11,519 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 101,000 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With campus locations in Green Bay, Manitowoc, Sheboygan and a theatre in Marinette, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.
