UDS asks that...
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- family or cooperatively owned
- committed to reducing the application of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers
- operated in such a way that protects and sustains the region's land and water resources
- treating animals with care and respect
- providing safe and fair working conditions for employees
- selling products of Wisconsin that are grown on the farm, or that they helped produce
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- family or cooperatively owned, or are nonprofit organizations whose mission it is to promote a sustainable, regional food system
- operated in such a way that protects and sustains the region's land and water resources
- providing safe and fair working conditions for employees
- selling products made by using raw materials grown on Wisconsin farms
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- UDS develops client-specific catering menus based on seasonality and local availability of ingredients, including the option of organic, free-range products from local farms
- We are working to expand the opportunities for local farmers and businesses to market their products to the University community through a new on-campus farmers' market
- UDS also supports a high level of local environmental stewardship through recycling and composting initiatives
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- UDS serves milk from Red Barn Dairy, which is the only American Humane-Certified dairy in the state. Not only is Red Barn Dairy dedicated to a high level of animal care and treatment, but the milk is certified rBGH-free
- Abbotsford Farms is a network of over 150 farmers across the country, many of them being small farm owners. Abbotsford Farms are dedicated to supplying only top quality, natural value-added eggs, certified by American Humane
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- UDS schedules regular trips to family farms and farmers' markets to promote student involvement in the local food marketplace
- We are working to educate students on the farm to plate movement
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UDS proudly supports the following local businesses: |
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Resources
 - farmshed.org Central Rivers Farmshed is a growing movement in Central Wisconsin to build and strengthen relationships between local farms, restaurants, retailers, and consumers.
- localharvest.org The best organic food is what's grown closest to you. Use this website to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area.
- farmtoschool.org Farm to School connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, and supporting local and regional farmers.
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