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The GFL (Good, Fresh, Local) University of Nebraska—Lincoln Sustainable Food Project

GFL LogoThe GFL program began in September 2005 and is very popular with students and the UNL community. This local program defines 'local' as coming from Nebraska farmers, producers, and manufacturers.

The GFL program is built on a foundation that:
  • Serves traditional menu items that promote the value of local food
  • Educates students about sustainable agriculture and the positive impact it has on the environment, local economy and communities
  • Provides a new distribution opportunity for local farmers and producers in the world of university food service
The GFL Team Members include the following:
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln students
  • Farmers, producers and manufacturers
  • University Dining Service
  • The Food Processing Center
  • Nebraska Cooperative Development Center
  • The Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society

The GFL program features special monthly meals at Cather/Pound/Neihardt and East Campus Union Dining Service and incorporates individual GFL menu items on a daily basis.  In addition, the Catering Department offers GFL menus and a few GFL items are offered at Harper and Selleck Dining Centers.

If you have any questions about the GFL Project, please feel free to contact Pam Edwards, (Assistant Director University Dining Service) at 472-9045 or pedwards1@unl.edu.
Featured GFL Producers
GFL Partners

Download a map of our GFL farmers, producers and manufacturers (pdf)

GFL Special Meal Calendar

November
CPN - Thurs., 19 - Thanksgiving Dinner

December
CPN - Wed., 9 - Holiday Dinner

January
CPN - Thurs., 21 - Country Breakfast
ECU - TBD

February
CPN - Thurs., 18 - Black History Month Dinner
ECU - TBD

March
CPN - Thurs., 25 - Around the World Dinner
ECU - TBD

April
CPN - Thurs., 15 - Picnic Lunch
ECU - TBD