March 7-8th is recognized by the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association as Maple Weekend, making it the time when many sugarhouses start producing their first batches of syrup for the season. […]
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About a third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are linked to food. Luckily, this means informed dining choices are one of the most effective and accessible ways for people
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Within the Science & Engineering Library, the Mass Aggie Seed Library is quietly helping our campus grow – literally. Founded in 2019 in honor of UMass’ agricultural roots, the library
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Oftentimes, we hear about solar power and agriculture competing for scarce land resources. However, the evidence suggests that these two can co-exist and even be mutually beneficial to one another.
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At its core, Sustainable Development Goal 2 aims to end hunger, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. It calls on institutions, governments, and communities to work together so that everyone can access safe, nutritious
SDG 2: Zero Hunger – No Student Goes Hungry Read More »
We’re excited to share Data for People and the Planet: Moving Towards Thriving, the first-ever UMass Dining Sustainability Annual Report. This report highlights a year of collaboration, celebration, and impact,
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Event Recap On November 4th, UMass Dining held its second Dining for a Cooler Planet event of the semester. The event, What Indigenous Foodways Teach Us About Climate Action, featured
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This Thanksgiving, celebrate what matters most: good food, good company, and the farmers and chefs who make it all possible. With UMass Fresh, you can bring home a holiday dinner prepared by our award-winning
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Farmer Spotlight As the owner of Atlas Farm, Gideon Porth is part of a growing community of local agricultural producers working to connect people to their food sources. What started
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Clean water is one of our planet’s most essential resources. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) focuses on ensuring clean water and sanitation for all. Here at
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – Every Drop Counts Read More »
Did you know that 1 in 3 college students experiences food insecurity? At UMass, we believe that everyone should have access to food, which is why the campus joined forces
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Event Recap On September 24th, UMass Dining Sustainability hosted the first Dining for a Cooler Planet event of the Fall 2025 semester. The event, ‘Feeding the future: innovation, equity, and
At UMass Amherst, sustainability isn’t just a goal–it’s something we’re actively working toward every day. When it comes to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, UMass
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Farmer Spotlight From pie to cider donuts, no New England fall is complete without apples. It’s only fitting, then, to start this year’s Farmer Spotlight campaign with Apex Orchards. Located
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On April 17, 2025, the Hampshire Dining Commons at UMass Amherst was transformed into a hub of culinary inspiration and ecological insight, thanks to a visit from award-winning chef and
Sustainable, Accessible, and Brain Healthy Seafood with Chef Barton Seaver Read More »
