Dane County is funding a Farmworker Housing Needs Study to better understand housing conditions for agricultural, dairy, and food production workers. The results will help guide how $8 million in County resources are invested. This project is being carried out in partnership with the nINA Collective Cooperative, Sift Consulting, and the UW–Madison School for Workers.
Take part in the study
What to expect:
- A 15-minute survey (in-person or virtual)
- Confidential participation
- You may skip questions or stop at any time
- $20 gift card for completing the survey
Who can participate:
- Adults (18+)
- Work in Dane County
- Employed as a farmworker, dairy worker, or in the food processing industry
Interested or have questions?
Contact Professor Armando Ibarra at aibarra@wisc.edu or call 608-262-2111
Dane County Assessment Flyer English | Dane County Assessment Flyer Spanish
Attend the Farm and Agricultural Workers Know Your Rights Workshop
Saturday March 21, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Sunshine Place Community Resource Center
Learn about:
- Tenant rights
- Workplace rights
- Immigration rights
- Educational programs for agricultural workers
- Information about the Dane County housing needs study
Who should attend:
- Agricultural workers who live or work in Dane County
- Farmworkers in agriculture, dairy, or food production
The workshop will be presented in Spanish.