| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.98 |
| Liaison | Jonna Korpi |
| Submission Date | June 2, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Duluth
IN-4: Innovation 4
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Mindy
Granley Sustainability Director UMD Office of Sustainability |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
UMD has recently integrated a farmers market onto campus during the non winter months. Providing organic, local and hand-made food, jewelry, clothing and other goods. Unique to this event is the way of payment. We have integrated EBT cards (electronic business transfer) for families using SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). This is not common among farmers markets and this allows families of lower income to come to the market day and obtain quality foods and goods with their EBT cards. This is sustainable and innovative because it encourages families to purchase local goods that are healthy and allows them to use EBT cards, also it helps bring people to UMD campus.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | --- |
| Research | --- |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | Yes |
| Air & Climate | --- |
| Buildings | --- |
| Dining Services | --- |
| Energy | --- |
| Grounds | --- |
| Purchasing | --- |
| Transportation | --- |
| Waste | --- |
| Water | --- |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | --- |
| Diversity & Affordability | --- |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | Yes |
| Investment | --- |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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