| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.38 |
| Liaison | Dan DeZarn |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York at Geneseo
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Eve
Anderson Student Intern Sustainability Commission |
Does the institution give preference to local products and businesses in its purchasing decisions? Local food purchases, which are covered in OP Credit 6: Food Purchasing, are not included in this credit.:
A brief description of the program:
For the past several years, CAS (Campus Auxilary Services) has focused on increasing the amount of local foods served in the on-campus restaurants and cafes. We realize the economic impact that spending locally can have on the community as well as the flavor and nutritional benefits of eating local foods. Our produce is purchased from American Fruit and Vegetable, a produce distributor based out of Rochester. Working with the produce distributor, we have been able to increase the amount of local fruits and vegetables throughout campus. We also partner with Upstate Farms, a local dairy co-op, to supply all of our milk and most other dairy products as well as several other nonfarm vendors.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice 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.