Monthly Archives: September 2015

A ‘Major’ Interest in Food Programs at Campuses Across the Country

The demand for college and university classes focusing on food systems is growing far and wide. As the food movement grows, a surge of interest in food as an academic subject is happening in all corners of the country. Colleges … Continue reading

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#FightFor15: How fast food workers launched a national living wage movement

Photo credit: FightFor15-1330361 by Mark Dixon (CC BY 2.0) On July 22, Governor Cuomo of New York State announced a $15/hr minimum wage law for fast food workers in New York City and across the state. This unprecedented move happened … Continue reading

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Nutritionist experiences the healing power of farming

Photo: Corinne Steel, right, a student in the UVM Farmer Training Program, talks about the power of farming and why food matters. We talked to UVM Farmer Training Program student Corinne Steel – a nutrition consultant and holistic health coach … Continue reading

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Support nutrition standards with Farm to School efforts

by Betsy Rosenbluth, VT FEED This fall is a big season for childhood nutrition in the U.S. The “Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act” (commonly known as the Childhood Nutrition Act) is up for reauthorization. This is particularly important for those of us who … Continue reading

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UVM Farming Students Premiere Mobile Farm Stand on Campus

by Jenessa Matis Last Tuesday, students in the UVM Farmer Training Program rolled onto campus with a new mobile farm stand. They parked the stand—an open house-like structure built on top of a trailer—in front of the Davis Center and … Continue reading

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