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
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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
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What is a CSA? Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, is a production and marketing model where consumers pay a sum of money at the start of a growing season in
The Food Recovery Network (FRN) is a student-led organization dedicated to reducing food waste while addressing hunger within the campus community. The group is part of a nationwide movement that
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On October 1, 2024, UMass Dining hosted a special event at Hampshire DC that spotlighted Spare Food Co–a company dedicated to upcycling food to create nutritious and delicious products from
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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
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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
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UMass Amherst Dining is leading a transformative shift toward sustainability with its “No Taste For Waste” campaign. No Taste For Waste is focused on reducing single-use waste and promoting responsible
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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
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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
