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Office of Sustainability Projects

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This collection contains projects done by students, staff, and faculty to advance sustainability at UMD. Projects were sometimes done as part of a class, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program or University Honors project, or internship. Projects date from 2009 to 2023. Themes include:

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Browsing Office of Sustainability Projects by Subject "Food"

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    Edible Landscapes Case Study
    (2011) Bluhm, Brian
    Edible landscaping can be found throughout the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) campus. The Edible Garden Project helps to diversify the appearance of the UMD campus while also providing opportunities for collaboration across colleges and departments. In its third year, the project now boasts 19 different groups involved with 16 campus gardens. These gardens serve many purposes including encouraging healthy eating, providing opportunities for UMD students, faculty and staff to learn about local produce, and providing fresh vegetables to the UMD community. UMD Facilities Management made the Edible Garden Project possible through their commitment to sustainability and alternative landscapes.
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    Revitalizing and Sustaining The Land Lab at the The University of Minnesota Duluth
    (2019-05-30) Minder, Alyssa; Grotting, Cole; Pine, Adam; Syring, David
    The Land Lab needs a stable structural framework and a dependable funding model with goals embedded in UMD's educational mission. This report recenters the Land Lab's contribution to the educational mission of UMD. Our research suggests important actions for accomplishing this goal. We propose: ? creating a steering committee to provide colleges across the campus with seats at the table to guide how this space is used, and to ensure long-term sustainability; ? continuing departmental support by Geography and Philosophy through appointing a Faculty Farm Director to teach related courses and seek grants; ? funding a Farm Operations Manager as a staff position (similar to the garden manager at Glensheen); ? supporting a Faculty Educator Liaison to facilitate academic involvement and course engagement; ? solidifying CLA support by providing consistent funding each year, as well as supporting strategic planning and student engagement; ? leveraging UMN system-wide resources related to sustainable agriculture and education (i.e. MISA, Extension, Master Gardener Program); ? incorporating the Land Lab into campus planning around liberal education. Our vision will grow through engaging UMD faculty and students in courses and research projects based at the Land Lab, hosting field days for local youth, and facilitating use of Land Lab resources by more programs across the entire university. In this report we articulate the value of the UMD Land Lab, take an honest look at its shortcomings, and outline a new structure of operations and funding which we believe will enable the Land Lab to better serve the university's educational mission. We have conducted interviews with the Land Lab's many stakeholders in an attempt to evaluate pathways toward a sustainable model for this program. The Land Lab is a creative resource rooted in liberal education, research, creative activity, and public engagement. The Land Lab directly addresses multiple core values and strategic goals outlined by UMD. We know that with sufficient support, the Land Lab can build on previous success to become a keynote program that highlights UMD's commitment to creative education, sustainability, social justice, and community relations.
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    Sustainable Foundations in the Coffee Industry
    (2020-05-10) Murphy, Joe; Miles, Donovan
    The purpose of this guidebook is to provide background information and effective tools for coffee industry businesses to learn from. We believe building a strong foundation of a sustainable business model is essential for securing a company?s future, engaging employees and customers, and making a positive impact in a community. Whether you have been incorporating sustainable initiatives into your business for years or you are just beginning to understand how to do so, we hope this book can help you reflect and learn more about sustainability in the world of coffee.