What Indigenous Foodways Have To Teach Us About Climate Action Join the discussion about the ways that indigenous foodways can help eveyone be better stewards of the land and combat the climate crisis. Panelist include rhonda anderson, eric toensmeier, taelor barton, and nef duran. Virtual Panel Begins At 5pm Zoom Webinar Id: 982 2966 5967 […]

Join us for a Farmer Spotlight dinner event featuring UMass Dining's local farm partner, Winter Moon Roots. We're excited to showcase an exclusive selection of locally sourced produce, with a spotlight on the exquisite root vegetables. Owner, Rosendo Santizo, will be joining us to share his journey and tell the story of Winter Moon Roots. […]

Join us for a Farmer Spotlight dinner event featuring UMass Dining's local farm partner, North Hadley Sugar Shack. We're excited to showcase the journey of tree to table and indulge in the pure sweetness of locally produced maple syrup! Owners, Joe and Shelly Boisvert, will be joining us to share their journey and tell the […]

Join us for a delicious Earth Day dining experience, where sustainability takes center stage! Join us on Monday April 22nd from 5-9pm at Hampshire Dining Commons to indulge in a delightful menu featuring responsibly sourced seafood, carefully selected to support healthy oceans and marine ecosystems. Guest chef, Barton Seaver, will showcase their culinary expertise through […]

Join us for a Farmer Spotlight dinner event featuring UMass Dining’s local farm partner, Thomas Farm & Dairy. Prepare your taste buds as we feature two menu items using their award-winning chevre cheese from their happy Nubian goats! Owners, Jim Thomas and Laurie Cuevas, will be joining us to share their journey and tell the […]

UMass Dining will host a special event at Hampshire Dining Commons featuring a panel discussion on Local Agriculture and Climate Action, a cooking demonstration by our Executive Chef Bob Bankert at 6:00, and a special menu showcasing local ingredients. Date: September 18th, 5:30-8:00pm Location: Hampshire Dining Commons, 141 Southwest Circle, Amherst MA Entry into the […]

Join us for an exciting exploration of  upcycled food, where you’ll discover how ingredients that would typically be wasted can be transformed into delicious, sustainable new creations. By repurposing perfectly good food, upcycled ingredients help save water, energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills. This event promotes a more eco-friendly way of eating and […]

Monthly connection for the UMass Sustainability community and the sustainability curious with coffee, tea, bagels, and more!

Join us for an inspiring and educational evening with James Beard Award-winning chef Sherry Pocknett, and her daughters, Cheyenne and Jade Galvin, as they explore the intersection of Indigenous foodways, resilience, and climate action. This event will feature a rich conversation between Sherry and her daughters, a cooking demo, and special menu showcasing their unique […]