Category Archives: Economic

Dignity and Devastation in Vermont’s Dairy Industry

Posted by Guest Author | September 25, 2018

By Teresa Mares The following is an excerpt of a August 2018 article published in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. After years of challenging economic conditions, the first several months of 2018 spelled disaster for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic, Vermont | Tagged academic research, dairy, Vermont | Leave a comment

What’s at Stake: Tiny But Mighty Farm Bill Programs

Posted by Guest Author | September 18, 2018

This post was first published on the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition blog on Sept. 4, 2018. Editor’s Note: The 2014 Farm Bill expires on September 30th. If the next farm bill is not finalized before that date, numerous “tiny but mighty” … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic | Tagged Economy, farming, local foods | 2 Comments

Factfulness: The Book to Combat Modern Despair

Posted by Guest Author | September 11, 2018

By Sarah L. Tichonuk Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World—and Why Things Are Better Than You Think (Flatiron Books, April 2018) is an extraordinary book. Written by Hans Rosling, with Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlund, the founders of The Gapminder Project, … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic, Environmental | Tagged climate change, Environment, research | Leave a comment

In Cuba, Only Tourists Drink Mojitos

Posted by Guest Author | August 7, 2018

By Sarah L. Tichonuk He squatted, waiting tensely but patiently, and then seeing the right moment, he snuck the 9-inch blade under the armpit and into the heart, and withdrew it immediately. The pig reeled and squealed, but within 10 … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Economic, UVM | Tagged agrocology, Economy, food culture, UVM | 4 Comments

How KinoSol Is Transforming a Broken Food System with Technology

Posted by Guest Author | July 17, 2018

By Emily Callaghan It is no secret that the global food system is facing many crises. Over 30 percent of food is wasted, yet millions of people remain food insecure and malnourished. The number of small and substance farmers is … Continue reading →