When eating in a dining hall, there is over a 20 percent probability that the food on the plate is locally produced. Last year, Cornell Dining purchased 23 percent of its foods locally and is looking ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. A one-year state pilot program is encouraging school food service programs to purchase and serve more ...

Often, terms like "buy local" and "eat local foods" are used as encouragement to support nearby farmers, growers and food or beverage makers. This is a great cause: to draw attention to local ...

In fact, when asked to name the biggest benefit of buying local food, the most common response—cited by 38.2% of adults—was supporting local businesses. This reflects a strong desire to keep money ...

In fact, when asked to name the biggest benefit of buying local food, the most common response—cited by 38.2% of adults—was supporting local businesses. This reflects a strong desire to keep money ...

A new report from the New York State Comptroller’s Office finds that millions of taxpayer dollars set aside for the state’s 30% 'Buy Local' School Lunch Reimbursement Program are going unused, and ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new report from the New York State Comptroller’s Office finds that millions of taxpayer dollars set aside for the state’s 30% 'Buy Local' School Lunch Reimbursement Program are going ...