Category Archives: Economic

Pitchfork in the Road: Graphic Designer Lara Dickson Finds a Second Career at Next Chapter Farm

Posted by Guest Author  |  May 5, 2016

By Sarah Tuff Dunn A few years ago, Burlington’s Lara Dickson was living high on the hog in graphic and web design, feeding off 20 years of freelance and independent contract work. Today, the 46-year-old is literally living with the … Continue reading →

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In the News This Week: Five Food Stories to Fill You In

Posted by Erica Houskeeper  |  May 4, 2016

We’ve compiled a list of food-related stories making headlines. Largest U.S. food producers ask Congress to shield lobbying activities (Excerpt from the Guardian) Some of the largest food producers in the U.S. have successfully petitioned Congress to propose a change … Continue reading →

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Many Exiting Farmers in Vermont May Have No One to Take Over the Farm, New Study Shows

Posted by Erica Houskeeper  |  April 29, 2016

Nearly 30% of New England’s farmers are likely to exit farming over the next decade, and nine out of 10 of those farmers do not have someone else ready to take the reins, according to new analysis of U.S. Census … Continue reading →

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Rachel Ankeny on GMOs, Food Ethics & Consumer Attitudes

Posted by Guest Author  |  April 26, 2016

By Hailey Grohman Professor Rachel Ankeny is an associate dean of research and deputy dean in the faculty of arts at the University of Adelaide, Australia, where she leads the Food Values Research Group. Rachel will be a keynote speaker … Continue reading →

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Refugee Farmers Set Down Roots, Honor Traditions in Vermont

Posted by Guest Author  |  April 21, 2016

By Amy Overstreet Rwanda native Janine Ndagijimana, her husband Faustine and their children moved to Burlington, Vermont in 2007 after living in a refugee camp in Tanzania for 13 years. Now a U.S. citizen, she works closely with Ben Waterman, … Continue reading →

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