Our Media / Press Appearances
“Local organizations impacted by cuts to AmeriCorps”
Some programs under Serve Wisconsin’s portfolio include the Department of Public Instruction’s Farm to School program which encourages healthy eating choices and the Marshfield Clinic Health Systems Community Corps to help address local health needs.
New Leaf Foods incorporated is one of the service sites for that program. According to the AmeriCorps website three people are funded with AmeriCorps dollars. READ MORE
“Community orchards planted at Green Bay schools”
Free, fresh fruit is coming to the Green Bay area thanks to an initiative to increase access to healthy food. READ MORE
“New Leaf Foods is promoting a new program called Bountiful Branches, which allows folks to buy a wide range of fruit-bearing, nut-bearing, and other edible trees and bushes for their gardens. ”
It's our weekly visit with the Green Bay Press-Times, and Janelle Fisher from the paper brings Lauren Knisbeck from New Leaf Foods in with her. New Leaf Food's goal is to support the health and well-being of the people of Greater Green Bay by promoting healthy food access and education. Listen here.
“Seed Library offers free seeds to the community to get a jump on spring planting”
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WLUK) - The Brown County Library is hosting its "Seed Library" this weekend. The event is free to attend. The event is a part of the 2025 gardening season launch party. The event features a collection of seeds that are suited for success in our region. They're free of charge to anyone interested in planting vegetables, fruits and non-pollinator-friendly plants. WATCH OUR SEGMENT
“In the dead of winter, I’m dreaming of Bountiful Branches in my own backyard”
APPLETON, Wis. (WHBY) - “We're going to talk about what New Leaf Foods is bringing to residents in the community, some really exciting things, including including a wide variety of fruit and nut bearing trees that will soon be for sale, and an upcoming Brown County Seed Library launch party.” - Hayley Tenpas LISTEN HERE (Start at 19 minutes)
“Green Bay East High School partners with non-profit to grow produce in community orchard”
(WLUK) -- Monday marked another warm day with plenty of sunshine in Green Bay. It was a perfect opportunity for students to help contribute to the planet, one orchard at a time. "Today, we are installing the second community orchard of the season and we decided to do that at Green Bay East," said Braedon Richlen, communications coordinator with New Leaf Foods. READ MORE
“Sustainably Speaking: NEW Leaf Foods expands two local orchards”
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - New Leaf Foods was busy expanding two of its pre-existing orchards in De Pere parks on Monday. This is a continuation of the organization’s ‘Community Orchards Project’ that has seen orchards installed at Green Bay Schools, New Leaf Prep Academy, and local churches and parks. READ MORE
“Sustainably Speaking: Seymour Park Food Forest has begun its expansion”
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A local park in Green Bay has begun the expansion of its food forest, thanks to a collaboration between Brown County Food Coalition, Seymour Park Neighborhood Association, and New Leaf Foods.... READ MORE
“Sustainably Speaking: Planting orchards at local schools”
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Orchard trees have been planted at area schools, creating a new source of sustainable food with our community... READ MORE
“Green Bay community nurtures food forest to combat local food insecurity”
GREEN BAY (WLUK) - Income, employment status, race or a disability are just some of the reasons people may be suffering from food insecurity. A push is on in one Green Bay neighborhood to help those less fortunate. Volunteers spent... READ MORE
“Providing food for future generations”
GREEN BAY (Press Times) - New Leaf Foods Programs are working to support the health and well-being of the people of Greater Green Bay…Community Orchard installations will help “guarantee that current residents and future generations will have access to fresh, local produce at no cost." READ MORE
“Seymour Park Food Forest site of new, free garden and harvest series”
New Leaf Foods will be hosting this gardening series, “Grassroots in the Garden,” at the Seymour Park Food Forest, 330 S. Oakland Ave. in Green Bay. You’re invited to come to the park, where each session will have a different focus and hopefully a new lesson to learn. READ MORE
“Green Bay schools plant the seeds of sustainability with New Leaf Foods’ orchard initiatives, teaching kids to grow their own food”
Lauren Knisbeck shares how pear, cherry, and apple trees are sprouting in schoolyards, aiming for a sustainable future. LISTEN HERE
“New Leaf Foods continues expansion, planting multiple new trees and installing community orchards”
New Leaf Foods’ Community Orchards team and the De Pere Parks and Forestry Department gathered at a couple of locations to plant the orchards. The duo spent the morning planting two community orchards, starting at Samantha Park, with residents invited to learn for free on planting techniques READ MORE
“New Leaf Prep Academy kicking off spring by expanding its Community Orchard”
The school received the Community Orchard last year from New Leaf Foods, and the school expressed its excitement to expand the ‘live-action classroom.’ READ MORE
“Green Bay students learn to reap what they sow with new orchard additions”
These installations will mark the 10th Community Orchard installed at schools in Brown County since the project’s inception just two years ago. Franklin Elementary and McAuliffe Elementary schools each received two apple, pear, and cherry trees. Jackson Elementary added two cherry trees to its existing orchard. WATCH OUR SEGMENT
“Planting the seed for sustainability, Brown County Seed Library launches for 2025 season”
“When you have people who are able to have access to healthy seeds — seeds that will eventually grow healthy foods — that’s just one of the many pillars that upholds our mission. We’re all about food for good health, now and for generations. Helping people learn today how to grow these seeds so they can hopefully teach their kids in the future or just teach anyone in general, that will have a lasting impact for generations.” READ MORE
“Sustainably Speaking: Brown County Seed Library receives Schreiber Foods grant”
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV)- “Schreiber Foods’ vision is to do good through food, so we’re excited about supporting efforts, like The Brown County Seed Library (BCSL), that address food needs in our communities. This is a unique way to get healthy, nutritious food to people who need it in the Green Bay area.” - Heather Milbach, Schreiber Foods Community Relations Manager READ MORE
“This Green Bay park was once abandoned. Now it’s Park of the Year...”
GREEN BAY - It’s the one of the largest parks in Green Bay that covers two lots. You have to cross South Ashland Avenue to walk across the park. A few years ago... READ MORE
“New orchards are starting to bloom at several local schools”
GREEN BAY (NBC26) — A new community orchard was installed Monday at East High School in Green Bay. New Leaf Foods is on its second year of the New Leaf Community Orchards Project, which installs new orchards across the Green Bay Area School District. READ MORE
“Community Orchard program offers free, local fruit”
DE PERE, Wis. (WBAY) - Free, fresh fruit is coming to the area thanks to an initiative to increase access to healthy food. The Community Orchard program is in its second year. It started as a Leadership Green Bay project last year, which collaborated with New Leaf Foods. Orchards were planted at several schools in the Green Bay school district. READ MORE