Category Archives: Environmental

A New York Literary Agent Finds Cheese-Making Success at Consider Bardwell Farm

Posted by Erica Houskeeper  |  March 9, 2016

Becoming a cheese farmer was the furthest thing from Angela Miller’s mind when she purchased 300-acres in West Pawlet in 2001. While searching for a second home in the Green Mountains, the New York literary agent and her husband, Russell … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Food Systems Speakers at UVM

Posted by Alison Nihart  |  February 11, 2016

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events at UVM! February 16: Barry Estabrook 1:00–2:30 PM Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM Of Hogs and Humans: Searching for a Sustainable Porkchop Barry Estabrook, James Beard Award-winning journalist, author, and former contributing editor … Continue reading →

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Local farm focus for Vermont’s 2016 legislative session

Posted by Guest Author  |  February 1, 2016

by Andrew Bahrenburg Vermont’s citizen legislators returned to Montpelier last month, with full plates. And while this year’s election cycle—as well as lightning-rod issues like marijuana legalization, paid sick leave, and the state’s budget deficit—will surely suck up much of … Continue reading →

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UVM’s 2016 Food Systems Summit Releases Call for Proposals

Posted by Guest Author  |  January 29, 2016

by Hailey Groham For five consecutive years, food systems advocates and enthusiasts have flocked to Burlington for UVM’s Food Systems Summit. This year, participants will gather June 14-15, for the conference, themed “What Makes Food Good?” This question will be … Continue reading →

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Vermont at five year mark implementing Farm to Plate food system plan

Posted by Guest Author  |  January 25, 2016

by Rachel Carter Increases in local food consumption, jobs, and overall economic activity in the farm and food sector over the past five years are highlighted in the 2015 Farm to Plate Annual Report, released today by the Vermont Sustainable … Continue reading →

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