Monthly Archives: January 2016

UVM’s 2016 Food Systems Summit Releases Call for Proposals

by Hailey Groham For five consecutive years, food systems advocates and enthusiasts have flocked to Burlington for UVM’s Food Systems Summit. This year, participants will gather June 14-15, for the conference, themed “What Makes Food Good?” This question will be … Continue reading

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Vermont at five year mark implementing Farm to Plate food system plan

by Rachel Carter Increases in local food consumption, jobs, and overall economic activity in the farm and food sector over the past five years are highlighted in the 2015 Farm to Plate Annual Report, released today by the Vermont Sustainable … Continue reading

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What I learned from the Farmer Training Program

by Jenessa Matis The Farmer Training Program has taught me to be a better consumer. To actively seek out information based on how and where the food I buy was grown. To support companies and farms that provide good wages, … Continue reading

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Greens, greens, greens!

by Rachel Stievater, UVM Catamount Farm Manager There was no better way to begin 2016 than with UVM’s short course on Winter Greens Production. Corie Pierce of Bread and Butter Farm led this three-day course, which was based out of … Continue reading

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UVM Program Helps Students Navigate the Complexities & Rewards of Food Hubs

By Sarah Tuff Dunn What does it mean to be a food hub? That’s the question hundreds of communities across the United States are asking as they seek meaningful partnerships with local farmers to provide sustainable, healthy sources of fare—and … Continue reading

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