Campus Food Systems
Dining Services at the University of Utah
"Using local vendors is an important sustainability initiative because it requires the use of less fuel to deliver the food to campus."
Local Suppliers to the U of U
Banbury Cross Donuts
Beni Bakery
Dreyers Ice Cream
Copper Canyon Farms
Farmers Market
Copper Canyon Farms is the primary produce vendor for Campus Dining and the Farmers Market is a seasonal source of naturally and locally grown produce.
Benefits of buying and eating locally grown organic food according to Dining Services
- Well balanced soils grow strong and healthy plants
- Organic fruit and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet
- Using natural, sustainable farming methods minimizes the impact on the soil and the environment as a whole
- Locally grown food travels less distance, creating less pollution and using less energy in transportation
- Organic farming keeps harmful chemicals and pesticides out of the food we eat