Action+Plan+Environmental+Purchasing+Local+Food

ACTION NAME: **Purchasing Local food**

Buy food grown locally. Prefer food produced in an environmentally friendly manner. Invite local trade to get local publicity about our desire to form partnershisp with local suppliers. Work to get fresh and healthy produce directly from growers Aim to reduce packing and transport and reduce the overall food waste.
 * DESCRIPTION**

Call for at least one public meeting with possible local suppliers/producers including one advertisement in Firda (the local newspaper) and, hopefully, get some press coverage Making long or short-term agreements with a minimum of two suppliers and at least five products. Measure and calculate the effect on our carbon footprint, costs, customer satisfaction, nutrition, and reputation among the locals. Present on simple report to the Board and the College annually. Aim for 2% of the food to be supplied directly from local sources in 2010, 4% in 2011.
 * MEASURABLE GOALS**

We want to start in 2010, and if possible present one delivery of local fruits (apple, pears and plums) in September 2010. We will follow this up year by year to increase our supplies and establish a high local standin.
 * TIMEFRAME AND MILESTONES**

Involving Environmental Committee, Ozonizers, Food Committee, Arne Ophaug and Kitchen Staff. Coordinated by Stig Moltumyr.
 * RESPONSIBLE PERSONS**

The main idea is to do this within today’s food budget. However, a possible switch to a more healthy diet and other extra services can have a cost. Cost effects must be monitored.
 * COSTS/RESOURCES**

To strengthen and develop the college environmental pillar through direct action: Recognize that education in sustainable development and environmental awareness requires an interdisciplinary approach, to integrate this in all subject areas and other college functions.
 * RELEVANT FOR:**

Bee hives have been established at the college and will also be established at Heggnes Food purchasing began in the autumn and was very popular Local agreements established in Autumn by Director of Services and Kantine Caterer Plant beds established on Heggnes in Autumn. Little activity other than planning during the harsh winter. Annual report due before the end of term. In 2012 this will be completed for the Council Meeting.
 * STATUS:**