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UVM Food Systems Resources
Blogroll
- Beginning Farmers
- Chelsea Green
- Civil Eats
- CNN Eatocracy
- Ecocentric
- Epicurious Epi-log
- Ethicurean
- Field Notes
- Food + Tech Connect
- Michael Pollan
- New York Times Diner's Journal
- NPR's The Salt
- On Food (Mark Bittman's Blog)
- Politics of the Plate
- Smithsonian Food & Think
- The Greenhorns Blog
- Vermont New Farmer Network
- Women's Agricultural Network
Author Archives: Erica Houskeeper
From Finance to Farming, and Never Looking Back
Mike Proia walked away from the finance world to pursue his dream of becoming a farmer. The Connecticut native was working full time as a senior bond trader at Cigna Investment Management when he realized he needed to change gears … Continue reading
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Meet Catamount Farm Manager Laura Williams
When it comes to farming, Laura Williams says the key to success is to focus on what you love. Whether your passion is working the land, collaborating with other farmers, or interacting with customers, Williams says there isn’t just one … Continue reading
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A Tweet from Michael Pollan Leads Food Systems Student to Vermont
A tweet from best-selling author Michael Pollan changed Rex Manchester’s life. “Breakthrough Leaders Program in food systems at UVM opening enrollment for this summer,” Pollan shared on his Twitter feed. That was all it took. In less than 140 characters, Pollan’s tweet set … Continue reading
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Farmer Training: A Passion for Growing Food
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
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