Washington University in St. Louis has committed to purchase and support local and seasonal products in all food categories. Approximately 17 percent of the Dining Services food is locally grown, locally processed, or third-party certified (Fair Trade, Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, etc.) The University aims to support local farmers by sourcing 22 percent locally grown or processed food from within 200 miles of campus by dollars spent. Students have also shown leadership by establishing an organic farm on campus, a magazine, Simple Syrup, that investigates the relationship between food and culture, and a range of food related events on campus.
