Monthly Archives: May 2016

In the News: Urban Farming Report; FDA Looks to Define Healthy; World Hunger Hits Lowest Point in 25 Years

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | May 13, 2016

A New Study Weighs In on Urban Farming (via Civil Eats) The Center for a Livable Future reviewed 167 studies on urban agriculture (looking mainly at community gardens) and found mixed results. First, the good news: The research links urban … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic, Environmental, Health | Tagged Economy, education, Environment, UVM | Leave a comment

Charlotte Biltekoff on Transparency, Dietary Reform & the Future of Food

Posted by Guest Author | May 10, 2016

By Hailey Grohman Charlotte Biltekoff is an associate professor of American Studies and Food Science and Technology at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on the cultural politics of dietary health and the values and beliefs that shape … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, UVM | Tagged diet, education, food culture, health, local foods, uvm food summit | 2 Comments

Pitchfork in the Road: Graphic Designer Lara Dickson Finds a Second Career at Next Chapter Farm

Posted by Guest Author | May 5, 2016

By Sarah Tuff Dunn A few years ago, Burlington’s Lara Dickson was living high on the hog in graphic and web design, feeding off 20 years of freelance and independent contract work. Today, the 46-year-old is literally living with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic, UVM | Tagged education, local foods, Vermont | 5 Comments

In the News This Week: Five Food Stories to Fill You In

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | May 4, 2016

We’ve compiled a list of food-related stories making headlines. Largest U.S. food producers ask Congress to shield lobbying activities (Excerpt from the Guardian) Some of the largest food producers in the U.S. have successfully petitioned Congress to propose a change … Continue reading →