A Local Foods Gathering for Small Campuses at Unity College in Unity, Maine

This event is an opportunity for small campuses to come together to share information about including local foods more intentionally and in larger volumes as a part of their menu and operation. There are numerous factors that contribute to a successful local foods program, and small campuses have some unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to incorporating these kinds of products into their menu and operation. Join us to share your experiences, learn from others, and seek collaborative opportunities.

This event is intended primarily for any and all food service staff from small campuses and private schools (focusing mainly on campuses with under 2500 students), but may also be appealing for educators who teach courses related to this topic, students with interest in this topic, food service operators from small hospitals, and advocates who have tools and resources to share to help promote the use of local foods on campuses.

AGENDA JUNE 6th

3-5 PM Tours of Unity Food Hub & McKay Research Station

5-6 PM Local Foods on the Menu (roundtable discussion)

6-8 PM Dinner & Networking

AGENDA JUNE 7th

8-9 AM Breakfast

Breakouts:

9-11 AM Staff Engagement (roundtable and/or short presentations)
9-11 AM Breakout Group for Campus Farm/Garden Managers

11-12 PM Cooking Action Demos

12-1:30 PM Lunch

1:30-2:00 PM Hannah Semler (Healthy Acadia) - Demo of LeanPath Food Waste Tool & Overview of Gleaning

2:00-2:30 PM Open Space

2:30-3:30 PM Reflection, Evaluation, and Collaborative Opportunities

3:30 PM Adjourn

LODGING

The closest lodging is in Waterville, ME, approximately a half hour from the Unity College campus. You can find a list of options at this website: http://www.unity.edu/admissions/visit-unity/accomodations-and-attractions.

MEETING SPACE

All on-campus meetings will take place at Wyman Commons on the Unity College campus. See a campus map here: http://www.unity.edu/sites/default/files/Unity-College-Campus-Map-2015-web.pdf.

Local Foods for Small Campuses Gathering