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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: Guest Author
UVM Trip to Kenya Highlights Food Systems, Nutrition & Community
By Olivia Peña A group of 14 UVM students traveled to Kenya for 12 days in January to apply hands-on nutrition, food systems, and community development skills they learned on campus. Students from several majors participated in the Sustainable Development and … Continue reading
A Necessary Paradigm Shift in Food and Farming
By Jack Lazor Our world is in a bit of an uproar these days. Never before have we seen so many challenges come to the fore simultaneously. Here in Vermont, we are very fortunate to live in a rather civil … Continue reading
Why UVM’s Rachel Stievater Loves Her ‘Good Food Job’
By Good Food Jobs If you didn’t think that enthusiasm could be married to practicality, then you haven’t met Rachel. Her passion for farming is all the more inspiring for her ability to acknowledge the challenges. If you’re interested in … Continue reading
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An Alumna’s Sweet Gig as Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Guru
By Ken Picard/Seven Days If Sarah Fidler’s parents warned her as a child not to play with her food, she’s had the last laugh. She now plays with her food every day — and gets paid to do it. Fidler, … Continue reading
UVM Study: To Address Hunger Effectively, First Check the Weather
By Jeffrey Wakefield Too little rain, or too much, is often a driver of poverty and hunger, leading to poor nutrition and food insecurity among vulnerable populations. According to a new University of Vermont study, rainfall patterns also provide clues … Continue reading
