| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.63 |
| Liaison | Leslie North |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Western Kentucky University
IN-47: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Leslie
North Director of Sustainability Geography and Geology |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
We have launched a farm-to-campus program wherein we grow produce, raise meat, and process dairy products on our WKU Farm property for use in our on-campus dining facilities. The food (pre- and post-consumer) waste from the dining facilities are transported to our farm where they are converted into compost, which is then used in our on-campus landscape beds and to grow more food to serve in our dining halls. Scholarships from compost sales are used to support students studying Agriculture and Food Science. Signage is placed at the farm-to-campus plots of land to educate people about the importance of sourcing food locally. Further, the program gives environmental science and agriculture science students an opportunity to learn first-hand by growing, harvesting, and selling the crops. Additionally, to meet food handling safety guidelines, students are certified in proper food processing and harvesting, giving them another marketable certification post-graduation.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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