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Florida Food Summit, April 12 & 13
The Florida Food Summit is a two day event that will bring together academic, community, nonprofit, government, and business organization experts to share the challenges and opportunities for expanding markets for and access to local food in Florida. Public events will provide an opportunity to learn about sustainable food systems and our local food system in Florida through film screenings, panel discussions, a photography exhibit in the Reitz Union Gallery, and a “Food on the Lawn” event featuring food demonstrations, educational displays and a farmers market. Additionally, a special workshop will be held for invited stakeholders to share their knowledge and ideas for accelerating farm-to-institution programs and spawning new ones that support the creation of a sustainable foodshed.
Sustainable Solutions Awards, April 21
The Office of Sustainability will host the 2nd Annual Sustainable Solutions Awards as part of the “40 Days of Change for the Earth” for Earth Day 2010. Award recipients will be announced April 21 following President J. Bernard Machen’s annual State of Sustainability address. Nominations open Monday, February 15 and run through Friday, March 26.
40 Days of Change for the Earth
In honor of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, we will be promoting sustainability events and programs from mid-March through April 24th, in addition to our Annual Earth Day Celebration. Please see the Calendar of Events for all event listings.
Calendar of Events
Please visit our Calendar of Events for dozens of sustainability events coming up on campus and in the local community.
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Chomp Down on Energy
UF’s energy efficiency campaign, Chomp Down on Energy, encourages faculty, staff and students throughout campus to ensure that lights and office equipment are turned off when they are not in use.
Green Teams
If you are interested in helping to reduce the use of resources and costs in your UF college, department or organization, you are invited to become a member of the Green Team Network. As faculty or staff, you can serve as Green Team captain. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to get involved with their department's team. As a member of the Green Team, you will act as an ambassador on campus for continuing efforts to develop a sustainable university.
Faculty Involvement
Learn about the ways faculty can get involved with shaping the future of sustainability in academics at UF including our sustainability in UF academics wiki.
Student Involvement
Learn about all the ways that students at the University of Florida can become involved in sustainability. We have also created a Green Guide for UF students with extensive information, tips, and resources to help.
Working Groups
The Office of Sustainability uses Google Groups, among other tools, to facilitate discussion about sustainability at UF.
For More Information:
Find more on what you can do for sustainability at UF on our Green Team site. You can also find lots of sustainability tips for your personal life by visiting UF/IFAS Solutions For Your Life.