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We see ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s campus food system as a living laboratory for understanding the connections between production, distribution, consumption, and sustainability. The Real Food Challenge is a national organization that provides the institution with tools and strategies to support the development of a sustainable, local, fair, and humane food system through responsible procurement decisions.

Confused about what all this means for the food you're eating? Check out this myth-busting blog post by one of our student leaders:

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Want to know how much Real Food is served in your dining hall? Check out the charts on our new Dining Units by the Numbers page!

¶¶Òõ̽̽ Real Food Challenge featured in Food Management magazine! "" – July 10, 2017 

On April 17, 2017, ¶¶Òõ̽̽ announced it had met the Real Food Campus Commitment to serve 20% Real Food by 2020. ¶¶Òõ̽̽ set a new goal of 25% by 2020. .

Former ¶¶Òõ̽̽ grad student publishes on the Real Food Challenge at ¶¶Òõ̽̽. .

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Learn more about the Real Food Challenge campaign, both at ¶¶Òõ̽̽ and at the national level.

Join the movement

Join the movement for a just and sustainable food system at ¶¶Òõ̽̽: Get involved today!

What's Real on Campus?

Learn about the local, sustainably-produced, humane, and fair-trade products that make up our Real Food percentage.