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Author Archives: Erica Houskeeper
Farming and Climate Change: Preparing for Unpredictable Weather Patterns
Like most farmers, Clifford and Sorrel Hatch of Upinngil Farm are grappling with all that comes with climate change, including extreme weather conditions and shifting frost dates. The 100-acre farm in Gill, Massachusetts, produces dairy, strawberries, tomatoes, and grapes. The … Continue reading
Report Finds Differing Views Among Americans Over Food Science
The Pew Research Center released last week a survey of attitudes toward genetic modification, organic food, and the importance of eating healthy foods. The survey also found that many American’s don’t trust scientists’ take on food issues. While more than … Continue reading
Researcher Studies the Possibility of Growing Saffron in Vermont
Saffron is a flavorful spice largely grown thousands of miles away in the Middle East. But that isn’t stopping a UVM researcher from testing the viability of growing saffron right here in Vermont. Dr. Margaret Skinner, a research professor at … Continue reading
Vermont Author Larry Olmsted Dishes on Fake Food and How Consumers Can Protect Themselves
Fraudulent food is everywhere. From Parmesan cheese to olive oil to Kobe beef, there is no shortage of fake, unhealthy food being sold at restaurants and grocery stores in the United States. American consumers recently learned of a scandal of … Continue reading
Alumna Danielle Fleury Finds Farm to School Success in the Northeast
Burlington’s progressive values are what first attracted Danielle Fleury to UVM. It wasn’t long after she arrived on campus that she became personally interested in local food systems. While taking an environmental studies course at UVM, she first learned about … Continue reading
