SUSTAINABLE FOOD PURCHASES
Institutional Commitment Atatürk University has adopted a local and sustainable procurement policy to strengthen food security, support regional farmers, and reduce environmental impact. By prioritizing local producers in tenders and supply agreements, the university ensures that its large-scale food demand contributes directly to the development of Erzurum and Eastern Anatolia.…
ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY FACILITIES (LABS, TECHNOLOGY, PLANT STOCKS) TO LOCAL FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS
Atatürk University not only delivers training programs for farmers but also provides them with direct access to university laboratories, plant stocks, experimental plots, and applied technology facilities to strengthen sustainable farming practices and food security. Access to Specialized Laboratories Local farmers and food producers can submit their agricultural and animal…
EVENTS FOR LOCAL FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS
Atatürk University takes an active role in organizing and hosting events that bring together local farmers, food producers, researchers, and extension agents to facilitate knowledge exchange, capacity building, networking, and the co-creation of sustainable agriculture practices. These events serve as platforms for agricultural innovation diffusion, cooperative learning, and technology transfer.…
FOOD SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE / AQUACULTURE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR TECHNOLOGY TO LOCAL FARMERS AND PRODUCERS
Atatürk University systematically engages with local farmers and food producers by offering education, technical skills transfer, applied research, demonstration technologies, and institutional partnerships aimed at strengthening food security, sustainable agriculture, and value chain resilience in its region. Farmer Training and Extension Programs Through the Ziraat Fakültesi / Tarım Bilimleri Eğitim…
ATATURK UNIVERSITY STAFF FOOD SERVICES
Atatürk University places great importance on the well-being of its academic and administrative staff by ensuring access to healthy, affordable, and balanced meals on campus. The university’s meal services are designed not only to provide nutritional support but also to create a collaborative and motivating work environment. Comprehensive Meal Services…
HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE FOOD CHOICES
Atatürk University recognizes that access to healthy, affordable food is a cornerstone of student well-being, academic success, and equity. Accordingly, the university has built a comprehensive system of subsidized, nutritious, and inclusive meal services available to all students, staff, and campus visitors. The approach is rooted in institutional policy, sustainable…
THE AMOUNT OF FOOD WASTE GENERATED FROM FOOD SERVED
Atatürk University has fully institutionalized food waste measurement as part of its Zero Waste (Sıfır Atık) framework, ensuring accountability, data-driven improvements, and transparency. The university holds an active Zero Waste Certificate and annually records its campus food waste, which now amounts to 228 tons. This figure is systematically tracked, broken…
SUSTAINABLE FOOD CHOICES ON CAMPUS
Atatürk University is committed to ensuring that all students and staff have access to sustainable, inclusive, and affordable food choices across its campuses. The university recognizes the importance of addressing diverse dietary needs and promoting environmentally responsible nutrition as part of its wider sustainability strategy. Dining Infrastructure and Coverage The…