| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.69 |
| Liaison | Ciannat Howett |
| Submission Date | July 25, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Emory University
Tier2-3: Farmers' Market
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Jessica
Levy Intern Office of Sustainability Initiatives |
Does the institution host a farmers' market for the community?:
A brief description of the farmers’ market:
The Emory Farmers' Market is held on Tuesdays from 12 to 5 p.m. in front of Cox Hall and runs year-round except during summer (when there are monthly special farmers market events)and school breaks. The market is sponsored by the Office of Sustainability Initiatives in cooperation with Emory Dining.
The market feature fresh local produce and some vendors are certified organic. The market also includes sustainably produced meat, bread, cheese, and other artisan products. The market is open to everyone, and some weeks features music, chef demos and or local harvest specials.
The farmers' market offers a weekly gathering for the Emory community to support local Georgia farmers and to expand knowledge about healthy eating and sustainable production systems. Small Georgia farmers are can sell their products and it allows the community to establish a relationship with the people who grow their food, a component of a local, sustainable food system.
The market is governed by a subcommittee of the Sustainable Food Committee, led by Julie Shaffer, market coordinator.
Guidelines specify the kinds of food to be sold, labeling, certification, food safety, and fees.
The website URL where information about the market is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.