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Category Archives: Economic
Fun Facts about Eggs
By Alison Kosakowski Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Spring is the egg’s time to shine. Though they play an important role in baking, quiche, and of course breakfast, the humble egg is often overlooked, or treated like a … Continue reading
Alternative Spring Break Program Exposes Students to Food Justice Issues
While their peers traveled home to visit family or flew to warm, far-away places, ten UVM undergraduate students chose to stay in Vermont for an alternative spring break experience last week. Although they came from programs as disparate as elementary … Continue reading
Marion Nestle: Where Does Local Food Go From Here?
Marion Nestle offers insight into what’s happened in the local food movement over the past 15 years. In a piece published this week in Edible Communities (celebrating its 15th year), the renowned author, blogger, and NYU professor weighs in on … Continue reading
UVM Graduate Student Examines the Economic Impact of Food Hubs
How exactly food hubs contribute to the local economy is a question UVM graduate student Hannah Harrington ’15 is hoping to answer in her research. Vermont is home to about 20 food hubs, and there are an estimated 400 food … Continue reading
The True Cost of Local Food
By Rachel Carter Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund When choosing to purchase food, cost is often a deciding factor for consumers. Why buy a 12-ounce package of local bacon for $7.99 when you can get it for $4.98? Purchasing local food … Continue reading
