Author Archives: Guest Author

Farmworker Gardens and Food Sovereignty in the Northern Borderlands

Posted by Guest Author | April 13, 2018

By Teresa Mares The following is an excerpt of a March 2018 article published in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. For Maria, the small kitchen garden that she tends behind her house brings a sense of … Continue reading →

Posted in UVM, Vermont | Tagged academic research, UVM, Vermont | 4 Comments

Study: Phosphorus Surplus Hurts Cleanup Efforts in Vermont

Posted by Guest Author | April 4, 2018

By Basil Waugh Vermont farms have built up a massive phosphorus surplus—one that is growing at an estimated 1,500 tons per year—as farmers continue to import large quantities of animal feed and fertilizer, a new University of Vermont study says. … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental | Tagged academic research, Environment, UVM | 12 Comments

A Sweet Deal: Why Maple Syrup is Big Business

Posted by Guest Author | March 15, 2018

By Mike Dunphy One thing I’ve always adored about Vermont is how little things change. Having grown up here, but lived much of my adult life abroad, it’s been endlessly gratifying to return for visits and find the Vermont I … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic, UVM, Vermont | Tagged Economy, UVM, Vermont | 3 Comments

A Tribute to UVM Agricultural Economics Professor Bob Parsons

Posted by Guest Author | February 21, 2018

By Terry Bradshaw, PhD The agriculture, academic, and extension world lost a true friend with a sharp, grounded mind and a sense of humor only developed in farm fields, barns, and milk house driveways when Dr. Bob Parsons passed away … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic, Education, UVM | Tagged dairy, Economy, education, farming, UVM | 4 Comments

Can Lessons from Vermont Keep Local Agriculture Alive in Montana?

Posted by Guest Author | February 15, 2018

By Erika Fredrickson Missoula Independent/High Country News This story is part of The Montana Gap Project, produced in partnership with the Solutions Journalism Network. On a recent Wednesday morning, a small group of farmers gathered at a table inside a … Continue reading →