Climate Literacy

In today’s rapidly evolving world, energy is at the core of almost every aspect of our daily lives. From powering homes to fueling industries and technologies, energy is the backbone […]

What is a seasonal food? The Massachusetts growing season is from May to November. Between those months, farmers from the Berkshires to Boston are working hard to grow, process, and

On September 18th, UMass Dining hosted its first Dining for A Cooler Planet event of the Fall 2024 semester. Dining for a Cooler Planet is an educational event series highlighting

Reducing food waste and loss is essential to achieving a sustainable future aligning directly with UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. This goal emphasizes the need

In an era where sustainability is paramount, technological advancements play a crucial role in reshaping our world. UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG 9) emphasizes the importance of building resilient

In an era marked by rapid globalization and evolving challenges, Goal 9 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aims at constructing resilient infrastructure, fostering sustainable industrialization, and nurturing innovation, this

Daniel Lemos  Since the fall of 2022, I’ve been immersed in the world of food waste reduction as a Food Waste Coordinator at the dining halls of the University of

What is Earth Day?  The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, celebrating the achievements of the environmental movement and raising awareness for conservation efforts. Today, over a

What is Causing Bee Losses?  In the winter alone, beekeepers usually lose up to 20% of their colony. Although that may sound alarming, some beekeepers–like UMass Dining’s local partner, Red

  What is Pollination?   Pollen is a powder-like substance that many plants produce for reproduction. You may already be familiar with pollen if you are part of the 25.7% of

As environmentalists, it is safe to say that the global environment is currently changing. From warmer temperatures to overfishing, our decisions have an impact on the world. This defines the

The UMass Student Farming Enterprise has recently finished building an off-grid greenhouse at the Agricultural Learning Center in Amherst, MA. The National Science Foundation grant funded the project with the

Last week, we had two important visitors to our UMass Campus. The first was Commissioner John Lebeaux of the Department of Agricultural Resources. The second was Andy Kendall of the

We are proud to announce that we have recently begun sourcing from three new, local family businesses. These farms comprise a step in our efforts to provide more locally grown

Last week, the UMass Earth Day Festival brought together a diverse range of student groups including the UMass Food Recovery Network, New2U Reuse Tag Sale, the Student Farming Enterprise and