University of Alaska Sees Some Green

"The organic food contest was a way for SCTF to show people the variety of food that could be made with local and organic foods and a way to get some donations for their club.

The Sustainable Campus Task Force, or SCTF, held a local and organic food contest in the Wood Center on Oct. 26 . The top prize of this competition was an all expense paid trip to the Alaska forum on the environment in February.

The contest was held as a fundraiser for SCTF. A $5 donation was suggested for those who wished to partake of the food.

Tara Hutchison, the vice president of the SCTF presided over the contest.

“The task force, exists to further the understanding of sustainable or low impact living at UAF and thereby create a model for the state of Alaska that encourages environmental, social and economic responsibility through education, student leadership and community engagement.”

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