Monthly Archives: January 2018

Farmer Training Alum Starts Vermont Farm-Based School for Children

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | January 25, 2018

Learning how to cook and garden as a child helped Lelia Evans cultivate a passion for sharing her knowledge with others. Lelia, the founder of The Market Garden School in Stowe, graduated from the UVM Farmer Training Program in 2016. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, UVM, Vermont | Tagged education, farmer training program, farming, Vermont | 1 Comment

A Necessary Paradigm Shift in Food and Farming

Posted by Guest Author | January 17, 2018

By Jack Lazor Our world is in a bit of an uproar these days. Never before have we seen so many challenges come to the fore simultaneously. Here in Vermont, we are very fortunate to live in a rather civil … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental | Tagged dairy, Environment, local foods, Vermont | 5 Comments

Why UVM’s Rachel Stievater Loves Her ‘Good Food Job’

Posted by Guest Author | January 3, 2018

By Good Food Jobs If you didn’t think that enthusiasm could be married to practicality, then you haven’t met Rachel. Her passion for farming is all the more inspiring for her ability to acknowledge the challenges. If you’re interested in … Continue reading →