the times it deems peak hours and provide a minimum of seven (7) days' written notice prior to any special event.

40.2.6 Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Source ingredients locally and sustainably whenever possible, prioritizing partnerships with local farmers and suppliers. It is the goal of KSU to fully leverage our own locally grown and produced meats and vegetables for use in menu planning.
  • Implement waste reduction strategies, including composting and recycling programs, to minimize environmental impact.
  • Practice energy conservation practices when at all possible. All new equipment shall be Energy Star compliant with preference given to cost of operation.
  • Educate the university community about sustainable food practices and the importance of making environmentally conscious dining choices.
  • Customer Service and Engagement:
  • Provide exceptional customer service by training staff to be knowledgeable, courteous, and responsive to the needs of patrons.
  • Offer opportunities for community engagement, such as cooking classes, culinary events, and working with a University advisory committee comprised of students, faculty and staff, to foster a sense of belonging and ownership among diners.

40.2.7 Kentucky Food Business Impact.

Contractor and KSU shall set as a goal a total Kentucky Farm Impact and Kentucky Food Business Impact of twenty percent (20%) and to increase purchases by three percent (3%) each Contract Year.

For purposes of this Contract, Kentucky Farm Impact purchases meet the requirements of either of the two categories below:

Majority or Direct Kentucky Farm Source.

The food product or the primary ingredient is sourced exclusively or predominantly (>50%) from Kentucky farms. For this category, specific farm sources can be identified, though they may be co-mingled.

Mixed or Indirect Kentucky Farm Source

It can be reasonably concluded that more than 10% but less than 50% of the principal ingredient or total ingredients of the food was/were sourced from Kentucky Farms. For this category, specific farm sources are not tracked and cannot be identified.

For the purposes of this Agreement, Kentucky Food Business Impact shall mean purchases that do not meet the requirements for either of the two categories below:

Kentucky Food Business/Entrepreneur