Getting students engaged was top of mind for the North Carolina State University's dining services sustainability team when designing the My Roots are at NC State program. The program has two goals—to get students interested in the department’s sustainability efforts by educating them about local companies that have an NC State connection and to increase the amount of locally sourced products purchased by the department. 
Displays showcase the local produce on offer.
My Roots are at NC State highlights local companies’ connections to the university by listing all local companies locations.
Students dine on local products at the All Carolinas Meal.
Local products are marked at every opportunity.