UVA Environment & Equity Fellows work in food insecurity

The time of year between Thanksgiving and New Years does a number on the environment, increasing household waste by almost 25%. Here are some ways you can be eco-friendly and save energy over the holidays.

In recent years, Farmers Markets have become a staple of communities, stressing the importance of eating local foods. But why is it so important? Here are 6 reasons to consider buying locally.

The plant-forward movement is an attempt to address this phenomenon; to bridge the gap between strict veganism and vegetarianism and meat eaters.

The Virginia Farm Bureau presents Farming and Food Production for Future Healthcare Professionals

UVA Green Dining has eliminated straws from all residential dining halls, and is attempting to reduce or eliminate straws from other on-grounds restaurants. Look out for signage encouraging you to Skip the Straw at these locations.

Tour of Black Bear Compost, partner of UVA

The First Lady’s Food Lab is both a meeting/classroom space as well as a network and hub for food-related programming that builds bridges between the University and the Charlottesville community.

Morven Kitchen Garden achieved GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification in October 2017, allowing student-grown produce to be grown just for UVA Dining rooms.

Prof. Paul Freedman, Department of Politics, returns to teach his popular Politics of Food class at the Morven Summer Institute.