Green News

Here you will find information about the Pride of New York Program, Dining Services sustainability efforts and local vendors the University has partnered with to provide you with the freshest, highest-quality products available.

Take a look at the Dining Services Sustainability Initiatives list.

Pride of New York Program

The Pride of New York Program was developed to help promote the sale and use of locally grown agricultural products and locally processed food products.  
New York growers and food manufacturers are proud to provide a rich and diverse array of quality products, such as locally grown produce, syrups, sauces, chees, honey, meats, pasta and baked goods.

The University of Rochester was the first college in New York State to join the Pride of New York Program!
 
Click here for more information on the Pride of New York Program!

Sustainability at the University of Rochester

The University of Rochester strives to provide you with rich and wholesome foods and beverages.  Over 20 local vendors supply the University with fresh, high-quality products.  The University of Rochester includes the products supplied from these vendors in many of the meals you can find in dining halls all across campus.  

Click here for a list of local vendors that have partnered with the University of Rochester!

Connections
Connections is one of the newest dining facilities on the University of Rochester campus.  Conveniently located in Rush Rhees library, Connections exclusively sells New York-grown and New York-made foods and beverages.  Stop in today to experience this exciting all-local-foods cafe!