DU webinar on Farm to Institution model

History of the Farm to Institution Movement 

University of Denver

Date: Tuesday, July 25

Time: Noon – 1 p.m.

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Join speakers from University of Denver (DU) as they talk about implementing a farm to institution model at DU. They will be discussing the history of the program, logistics of implementing it, the role of partnerships, and empowering students to lead a movement.

Brief

·         Creation of Farm to Institution at DU

·         History of Real Food Challenge Campaign and Audit

·         Mandilyn's Story from MA Student and Center employee to Sodexo

·         Logistics of procuring food for University Dining

·         Partnership of Hallie & Mandilyn - Center for Sustainability & DU Dining by Sodexo

·         Leading a Student Movement for Sustainable Food @ DU

Presenters

·         Mandilyn Beck, Sustainability Coordinator Denver, Dining by Sodexo

·         Dr. Chad King, Director of Sustainability, University of Denver

·         Hallie Jaeger, GA Food & Garden Lead, University of Denver Center for Sustainability

Moderator

·         Wendy Peters Moschetti, Director of Food Systems, LiveWell Colorado