WKU is enhancing its commitment to offer fresh, locally-sourced food products at its campus dining facilities.
The school announced Monday that it had been named Kentucky’s tenth member of the Farm to Campus program. The state Department of Agriculture will assist WKU in locating and procuring products sold under the Kentucky Proud label.
Edmonson County farmer Alan Davis says the effort will allow him to expand sales of his hydroponic lettuces and salad greens to the university.
“We think it will let us increase our new production and hire a few more employees. We’re really excited about having a place to bring our fresh produce to.”
WKU Sustainability Coordinator Christian Ryan says an increasing number of students are interested in having more local, sustainably-grown food choices on campus.
“Each year, I have more and more students make their way to me and say they want to see more local food here. And even more importantly, they want to know what they can do to help get local food on campus, and I love that.”
