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
- frozen chicken
Number 17
- smoked fish
Number 21
- ice cream
Number 22
- granola
Number 43
- potatoes
Number 45
- cheese, potatoes
Number 48
Shain's of Maine - Sanford, ME - ice cream
Number 57
- 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
- ice cream
Number 9
- 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
- meats
Number 35
- coffee
Number 36
- caged free eggs
Number 37
- apple cider
Number 38
- coffee
Number 40
- smoked sausage
Number 46
- grass-fed beef
Number 47
Portsmouth Lobster Co - Portsmouth, NH - lobster
Number 50
- yogurt
Number 52
- herbs, fruit, vegetables
Number 53
UNH Organic Garden Club - Durham, NH - herbs, fruit, vegetables
Number 54
- apples, peaches, blueberries
Number 58
Number 6
- ice cream
Number 10
- dairy products
Number 23
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters - Waterbury, VT - coffee
Number 31
- flour
Number 56
- crackers
Number 3
- bread, pastries
Number 11
- mayo
Number 13
- hummus & tabouli
Number 14
- frozen yogurt
Number 15
Costa Fruit & Produce - Boston, MA - fruit, produce, dairy
Number 18
- bagels
Number 19
Fantini Baking Co. - Haverhill, MA - breads
Number 25
- milk
Number 26
Jessica's Brick Oven Bakery - North Andover, MA - specialty breads, rolls
Number 27
- pasta, sauces
Number 28
- meats
Number 29
- dressings, condiments
Number 30
- 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
- dried cranberries
Number 42
- deli meats
Number 44
- breads
Number 49
- breads
Number 51
- peanut butter
Number 59
Yoplait Yogurt - Haverhill, MA - yogurt
Number 60
Zeppy's (Bagel Boy) - Lawrence, MA - bagels
Number 12
- pasta, sauces
