Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 46.60
Liaison Caitlin McLennan
Submission Date Oct. 22, 2013
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STARS v1.2

Utah State University
SD-2: Food Education

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete N/A Alexi Lamm
Sustainability Coordinator
Facilities
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Are students educated in an academic class about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes

Provide a brief description:

NDFS 1260 Food Literacy includes a discussion of farm to fork and how to contribute to a more sustainable food system.


Are students educated in dining facilities about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
No

Provide a brief description:
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Are students educated during orientation about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
No

Provide a brief description:
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Are students educated in other venues about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes

Provide a brief description:

USU celebrates Food Day each year in October with a focus on healthy and sustainable food. Earth Week in April includes chef demonstrations with local ingredients. Students have also started a Vegan News Club to encourage students to eat responsibly.


Is there a program by which students are encouraged to and/or taught how to grow their own food?:
Yes

Provide a brief description of the program:

The USU Student Organic Farm is a hands-on laboratory for students to learn about organic farming and gardening practices.Students may participate through volunteer activities, employment as a farm manager, and course credit- PSC 2800 Fundamentals of Organic Agriculture and PSC 4900 Student Farm Practicum.


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