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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Paid Sick Days for a Healthy Food System
By Heather Pipino There are nearly 60,000 people working within the food system in Vermont. By coincidence, it’s estimated that 60,000 people in Vermont lack access to paid sick leave. While not the entirety, food system careers make up a … Continue reading
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On Farming and Kimchi: A Season’s Reflection
By Laura Williams With spring on the horizon, farming is on my mind. But with the ground still frozen, I must wait until my fingers can comb the soil to plant lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers. That’s why I make it … Continue reading
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A Tweet from Michael Pollan Leads Food Systems Student to Vermont
A tweet from best-selling author Michael Pollan changed Rex Manchester’s life. “Breakthrough Leaders Program in food systems at UVM opening enrollment for this summer,” Pollan shared on his Twitter feed. That was all it took. In less than 140 characters, Pollan’s tweet set … Continue reading
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Local: to be or not to be?
By Erica Campbell, Vermont Farm to Plate program director Since the beginning planning stages of the Farm to Plate Strategic Plan we have heard many definitions about what “local food” means in terms of geographic boundaries. Early localvores often used a … Continue reading
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Cream of the Crop: The Cabot Creamery Cooperative
By Rachel Freund Some farming communities share knowledge, skills, and tools to increase their overall success. Founded in 1919 by nearly 100 farmers, Cabot Creamery, an independent cooperative, became a hub for pooling funds and excess liquid milk, which would … Continue reading
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