Dr. Lloyd Ranises 
November 11, 2026 9:09 A.M.
29Misamis University Promotes Healthy and Affordable Food Access through Local and University Farm Produce
Misamis University (MU) advances Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) by improving access to affordable, nutritious, and healthy food for its campus community. The University implements an integrated food-access approach that connects its University Laboratory Farms, local agricultural suppliers, and University Canteen. By prioritizing locally produced agricultural products and incorporating food and dietary guidelines into campus food services, MU promotes both food affordability and healthier food choices for students, faculty, and employees.
The initiative is implemented through three complementary mechanisms. First, MU University Farms and local agricultural suppliers provide agricultural products such as rice, meat products, vegetables, and fruits, bringing locally produced food closer to campus consumers and helping make products available at relatively affordable prices. Second, the University Canteen follows food and dietary guidelines that provide an institutional framework for promoting healthier food choices. Third, MU operates an employee credit-voucher system that allows qualified employees to obtain available University farm produce through a credit arrangement, with payment made through salary deduction. This provides employees with a practical means of accessing farm products without requiring full payment at the time of purchase.
The initiative benefits the MU community, particularly students, faculty, and employees who consume food through the University Canteen or obtain agricultural products from the University Farms. Key accomplishments include the continued availability of University- and locally sourced agricultural products, implementation of institutional food and dietary guidelines, and establishment of a credit mechanism that improves employees' purchasing flexibility. Collectively, these measures strengthen the connection between MU's agricultural production and the food needs of its campus community while promoting affordability, accessibility, healthier food choices, and local agricultural production.
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