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Category Archives: Economic
Photo Journal: The 2016 Food Systems Summit
Last week, the 5th annual UVM Food Systems Summit drew 300 scholars, students, farmers, and representatives from business, nonprofit, and government sectors. The 2016 theme, “What Makes Food Good?” prompted provocative presentations and conversations during a packed two days, during which participants … Continue reading
Tackling the Complexities and Challenges of a Globalized Food System
I was at the UVM Food Systems Summit last week listening to various conversations at packed tables around me. This year’s Summit focused on “What Makes Food Good?” The tables within earshot were trying to wrestle with this definition based … Continue reading
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UVM Summit Addresses “What Makes Food Good?”
By Hailey Grohman Who decides what good food is? Is it policymakers, researchers, corporate officers, consumers? How do they decide? Using scientific evidence, cultural values, or other factors? Further, what are the effects of these decisions? This week, hundreds of … Continue reading
Why Vermont Farms Are Exploring Pigs and Whey
By Caitlin Gildrien “When people tell me they’re thinking about getting into cheese, I tell them to get pigs.” Mateo Kehler of Greensboro’s Jasper Hill Farm pauses. “In fact, I wish we’d gotten pigs before we got cows.” Photo: Flickr … Continue reading
How Gleaning Tackles Waste and Food Insecurity
By Andrea Solazzo An estimated 70 billion pounds of food goes to waste in America each year, while nearly 48 million people in the United States feel the effects of food insecurity. Gleaning—the practice of collecting and donating excess foods—helps simultaneously … Continue reading
