RECOMMENDATIONS and ACTIVITIES

PERSON/GROUP RESPONSIBLE

COSTS

Recommendation 1: To formalize our commitment to supporting local agriculture.

Activity 1: Continue developing relationships with local farms

Activity 2: Become a Vermont Fresh Network Member http://www.vermontfresh.net/

Activity 3: Highlight farmers that we work with
a. by displaying their photos in the kitchen/dining hall

b. by hosting a Farmer Appreciation dinner

1. Farm Liaison, Kitchen Manager

2. Sustainability Coordinator, Kitchen Manager

3. Sustainability Coordinator, Kitchen Manager

2. $100/year

3. Cost of frames and photo printing

2. 2005

3. 2006

1. Bought from more farms this year (2005)

2. Membership sent in Nov. 2005

3. Display in dining hall, fall 2005

Recommendation 2: Update the Kitchen’s mission statement to match current practices.

Sustainability Coordinator, Kitchen Manager

2005