Fueling A Sustainable Future

We don’t just talk about sustainability - we take action, because we believe that creating a better world for generations to come starts today.

Working Toward Zero Waste

We proudly support the sustainability goals of the Hartwick Campus. Here are a few active initiatives.

Robust Recycling
We recycle cardboard, metal, paper, glass, and accepted plastic products, and we recycle uncommon items—such as batteries and printer cartridges—wherever possible.
Proactive Prevention
We use tracking and forecasting tools to proactively identify food waste trends in order to alter our preparation accordingly.

Showcasing Our Local Partner Relationships

Hartwick Dining sources food from many local farmers, growers, and distributors. Our partners change throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability.

Formisano Bakery - Saugerties, NY
The Formisano Bakery in Saugerties NY was started in 1991 by Aniello (Danny) Formisano and his two sons, Paul and Neil. Even prior to that the family has a long history of bakery involvement including many family and friends in the business.Initially the business was just one truck and the family working together, but it has now grown to employ over 15 people and a fleet of trucks, and it continues to expand both its product offerings and its delivery area. The bakery specializes in supplying the wholesale market, with competitive prices and dependable delivery. The Formisano Bakery has grown large enough to supply major site contracts such as schools and commercial plants yet remains small enough that personalized service can still be provided to any size customer including convenience stores, gas stations, and general stores.
Tassone Farms - Cicero, NY
Tassone Farms is a small fruit and vegetable farm that farms 175 acres in Cicero,NY. Our primary crops include peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, sweet corn, summer & winter squash, and a few others. Tassone Farms has been a family run farm for 46 years and is currently operated by Sam Tassone, Samantha DiPirro, and David Vallejos.