Author Archives: Haylley Johnson

New UVM Working Group Launches: Gender, Class & Food

You know those 1950’s refrigerator commercials? The iconic 50’s mother (well, probably a mom. It depends on the ad’s target audience) showing off her perfect new Frigidaire refrigerator to her husband. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, … Continue reading

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Weekly Vermont Food Events: 12/12-12/18

Wednesday (Dec 12) Hill Farming in the Mad River Valley: Past, Present, and Future The evening presentation is part of a project about area hill farming that includes an historical essay and documentary film. The sponsors hope to engage people … Continue reading

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Weekly Vermont Food Events: 12/5-12/12

Wednesday (Dec 5) Whole Foods Nutrition Group Meeting: Enhancing Immunity We all hate the endless colds, runny noses and lack of energy that seem to pop up as the temperature drops. In this class, we will learn about foods and … Continue reading

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Weekly Vermont Food Events: 11/28-12/5

Wednesday (Nov 28) Making Change: Is it worth a penny an ounce? The Center for Rural Studies and the Food Systems Research Collaborative host this group of panelists who will discuss the likely impacts if a tax were enacted on … Continue reading

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Weekly Vermont Food Events: 11/21-11/28

A Heads Up: The call for participation in the “Toward Sustainable Foodscapes and Landscapes” Conference is now open. More information here. Wednesday (Nov 21) Candy-Cane-Making Demonstration Watch confectioners boil, pull, turn, roll and twist these sweet treats into delicious works … Continue reading

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