Monthly Archives: January 2014

Controlling Pests with Plants: The power of intercropping

Posted by Guest Author  |  January 9, 2014

By Gemelle Brion I’m interested in farming practices that use the ecology of the farm to correct resource and pest imbalances. Intercropping is a prime example of such a practice. Practices that rely on on-farm ecology can reduce pesticide use, … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental | 4 Comments

Farmer Training: A Passion for Growing Food

Posted by Erica Houskeeper  |  January 7, 2014

Caitlin and Jason Rodriguez Elberson completed UVM’s Farmer Training program in October 2013. The married couple, who met in a Spanish literature class at Villanova University in 2007, share a love for farming and sustainable living. We interviewed Caitlin and … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic, Environmental, Health, Social | 1 Comment