Joe Czajkowski Farm
Colorful turnips from Czajkowski Farm. Joe Czajkowski’s farm operates on over 400 acres of land in Hadley, MA and is so close to campus that you can see the UMass […]
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UMass Permaculture Initiative
A bumble bee pollinating flowers in the UMass Permaculture garden. The UMass Permaculture Initiative is a cutting-edge sustainability program managed by Xochiquetzal Salazar that provides empowering hands-on education for students
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Fungi Ally
Fresh Fungi Ally Oyster mushrooms. Fungi Ally grows fresh, organic mushrooms year round in Hadley, MA and provides a sustainable, medicinal, and nutrient dense protein source for our local community.
On the Ground-Welcome Back Student Wellness Market
Colorful array of Student Farm produce for their CSA pickup. Start the semester off right and treat yourself to some free healthy snacks, herbal infusions, and spin-to-win prizes for our
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On the Ground-Poultry Gathering
On July 26, 2017 UMass Dining hosted a Poultry Gathering to facilitate a conversation with our community about how the local poultry industry can be supported, improved, and expanded. More
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On the Ground- Tastes of the World Chef Culinary Conference 2017
Chef Ron DeSantis, Director of Culinary Excellence and Quality Assurance for Yale Dining, presenting about jackfruit and other underutilized edible plants. This week, the 23rd annual Tastes of the World
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Coursework Collaborations
Natural Resources Conservation (NRC) 185: Sustainable Living in the 21st Century, instructed by Professor Lena Fletcher, is one of the most popular introductory sustainability classes on campus. NRC 185 is
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High Lawn Farm
Roberto Laurens petting a High Lawn Farm Jersey cow. [Image by Keith Toffling] High Lawn Farm is a family-owned dairy farm located in Lee, MA in their 97th year of
Warm Colors Apiary
Dan and Bonita Conlon, owners of Warm Colors Apiary, in front of their pollinator plants. [Image by Keith Toffling] Warm Colors Apiary, owned by Dan and Bonita Conlon, is located
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Maple Valley Creamery
Silver, one of Maple Valley Creamery’s cows grazing in the pasture. Maple Valley Creamery, located in Hadley, MA is a dairy farm that produces premium ice cream using their own
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On the Ground Update- Regional Protein Forum
UMass Student Farm chickens. On February 16, 2017 several UMass Auxiliary staff attended a poultry forum in Grafton, MA hosted by the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative. In attendance were several
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Kielbasa Orchids
Kielbasa Orchards and their stunning view of the Holyoke Mountain Range. Kielbasa Orchards is a small apple orchard located in Amherst, MA that has been in the family for four
Little Leaf Farms
Little Leaf Farm’s greenhouse in Devens, MA. Little Leaf Farms is a three-acre greenhouse operation run by Paul Sellew, Pieter Slaman, and Tim Cunniff in Devens, Massachusetts. Little Leaf Farms
Queen’s Greens
Queen’s Greens greenhouses. Queen’s Greens, a charming farm in Amherst, MA, grows certified organic greens, herbs, and vegetables year-round on 30 acres of fields and greenhouses. Although it is rare
Food Hub Diaries- Local Breakfast Basket
Need a last minute gift? Want to support your local farmers and show your loved ones that you care? Look no further than the UMass Fresh Local Breakfast Basket! Every carefully
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