UNH Dining is committed to the sustainable mission of the University and strives to use as much local food as possible. We understand the importance of choosing foods that will benefit the local economy and the environment. We’ve created informational materials to increase awareness and help guide our guests to local and UNH grown food. Sustainability is not only a part of UNH Dining's daily operations, it is part of campus culture.
Local Harvest Initiative
As a land grant university, UNH is committed to supporting and advancing the state's agricultural economy. Small, family farms are part of our state's heritage and play a vital role in our economy and culture. The UNH Local Harvest initiative raises awareness and educates students, staff and community members about our local agricultural landscape and its role in sustaining our physical and economical health now and in the future.
Local Harvest Feast
Held each fall, the Local Harvest Feast is an evening of fine dining with mouth-watering creations, produced from local foods. Open to the public and students alike, this hugely popular event shows why supportive local agriculture and food producers is so important. During the evening, there are opportunities to meet local producers and browse their presentation tables.
Event Feedback
- "Butternut squash ravioli is my reason for living! Soooo...good!"
- "Dinner was super! Thank you guys so much! I'm super full and am probably going into a food coma, a good food coma."
- "Great local food! Love it :)"
- "The apricot ginger sauce for the ham was wicked good!"
- "It was fantastic!!! Can we please have more events like this!!."
- "I like it because of all the fresh/healthy food!"
- "Local Fest was epic, good job Philly crew."
- "Philly-Excellent job on Local Harvest! It's one of my favorite meals of the year-even better than Thanksgiving!! My personal favorites were the butternut squash ravioli (make it a regular!) and the apple crisp w/ice cream. Although I'm disappointed about losing Thursday late night, it looks like things are shaping up to be another great year here. The amatraciana sauce out tonight is very good! Keep it on the menu!!!
Vendor List
Number 4
Barber Foods - Portland, ME - frozen chicken
Number 17
Ducktrap River Fish Farm - Belfast, ME - smoked fish
Number 21
Gifford's Ice Cream & Candy - Skowhegan, ME - ice cream
Number 22
Grandy Oats - Brownfield, ME - granola
Number 43
Penobscot Frozen Foods - Belfast, ME - potatoes
Number 45
Pineland Farms - New Gloucester, ME - cheese, potatoes
Number 48
Shain's of Maine - Sanford, ME - ice cream
Number 57
Wymans of Maine - Milbridge, ME - blueberries, raspberries
Number 1
Abigail's Bakery - Weare, NH - bread for Dairy Bar
Number 2
Autumn View Farm - Pittsfield, NH - produce
Number 5
Bee Rich Apiaries - Hudson, NH - honey
Number 7
Berry Delicious Bakery - Plymouth, NH - gluten free pastries
Number 8
Blake's Creamery - Manchester, NH - ice cream
Number 9
Bonnie Brae Farms - Plymouth, NH - venison
Number 16
Duane Family Farms - Barnstead, NH - apple cider
Number 20
Fox Country Smokehouse - Canterbury, NH - smoked meats
Number 24
Healthy Buffalo - Northwood, NH - specialty meats
Number 33
Lasting Legacy Farm - Barrington, NH - meats
Number 35
Mill City Roasting Co. - Manchester, NH - coffee
Number 36
Nellie's Nest - Monroe, NH - caged free eggs
Number 37
New Hampshire Cider Works - Concord, NH - apple cider
Number 38
New Hampshire Coffee Roasters - Dover, NH - coffee
Number 40
North Country Smokehouse - Claremont, NH - smoked sausage
Number 46
Pinewoods Yankee Farm - Lee, NH - grass-fed beef
Number 47
Portsmouth Lobster Co - Portsmouth, NH - lobster
Number 50
Stonyfield Farm - Londonderry, NH - yogurt
Number 52
UNH Farm to You - Durham, NH - herbs, fruit, vegetables
Number 53
UNH Organic Garden Club - Durham, NH - herbs, fruit, vegetables
Number 54
UNH Woodman Farm - Durham, NH - apples, peaches, blueberries
Number 58
Yankee Farmer's Market
Number 6
Ben & Jerry's - South Burlington, VT - ice cream
Number 10
Cabot Creamery - Montpelier, VT - dairy products
Number 23
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters - Waterbury, VT - coffee
Number 31
King Arthur Flour - Norwich, VT - flour
Number 56
Westminster Cracker Company - Rutland, VT - crackers
Number 3
Bake' N Joy - North Andover, MA - bread, pastries
Number 11
Cains Foods - Ayer, MA - mayo
Number 13
Cedar's Mediterranean Foods - Ward Hill, MA - hummus & tabouli
Number 14
Colombo - Methuen, MA - frozen yogurt
Number 15
Costa Fruit & Produce - Boston, MA - fruit, produce, dairy
Number 18
East End Bagels - Ipswich, MA - bagels
Number 19
Fantini Baking Co. - Haverhill, MA - breads
Number 25
HP Hood - Lynnfield, MA - milk
Number 26
Jessica's Brick Oven Bakery - North Andover, MA - specialty breads, rolls
Number 27
Joseph's Pasta Company - Haverhill, MA - pasta, sauces
Number 28
Kayem Foods - Chelsea, MA - meats
Number 29
Ken's Foods - Marlborough, MA - dressings, condiments
Number 30
Kettle Cuisine - Chelsea, MA - soups
Number 32
LaRonga Bakery - Somerville, MA - breads
Number 34
Marie & Ricardos - Canton, MA - wraps
Number 39
North Coast Seafoods - Bedford, MA - seafood
Number 41
Ocean Spray - Middleborough, MA - dried cranberries
Number 42
Old Neighborhood Foods, Lynn, MA - deli meats
Number 44
Piantedosi Baking Company - Malden, MA - breads
Number 49
Signature Breads - Chelsea, MA - breads
Number 51
Teddie Peanut Butter - Everett, MA - peanut butter
Number 59
Yoplait Yogurt - Haverhill, MA - yogurt
Number 60
Zeppy's (Bagel Boy) - Lawrence, MA - bagels
Number 12
Carla's Pasta - South Windsor, CT - pasta, sauces
