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Author Archives: Guest Author
When it Comes to Precipitation, What Will the 2017 Growing Season Bring?
By Cheryl Herrick As we look ahead to our work in the fields this spring, summer, and fall, we’re again thinking a lot about water. Agricultural water quality is a hugely important issue both in and out of Vermont, and … Continue reading
Are Slow-Growth Chickens the Next Step for Poultry Producers?
By Caroline Lee The New York Times recently published an article detailing why Perdue Farms, one of the country’s largest poultry producers, is choosing to adopt more humane growing practices in the form of slow-growth chicken breeds. These slow-growth chickens … Continue reading
Helping Farmers Establish Roots in Local Schools and Institutions
By Shane Rogers Green Mountain Farm to School For farmers everywhere, there are a million things to worry about on any given day—weather, pests, soil, the sheer amount of work that needs to be done—to name only a few. However, … Continue reading
Book Review: Jeffrey Roberts’ Salted & Cured
By Hailey Grohman These days, avid readers or eaters can find a book of cultural history for nearly any item they might find on their plate. Most of these stories hit the same themes: the pre-colonial origin story of a … Continue reading
4 Ways Earth Day is Everyday for Dairy Farmers
By Laura Hardie Soil health is crucial to the health of our water and food supply, especially as our global population is expected to grow to 9 billion by 2050. There are lots of environmental groups who work tirelessly to … Continue reading
