Category Archives: Environmental

Getting a Taste of Hop Farming in Vermont

Posted by Erica Houskeeper  |  November 18, 2014

Vermont is better known for its beer than its hops. With more than 30 breweries in Vermont, including The Alchemist, Hill Farmstead, and Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Vermont has the highest number of craft breweries per capita in the United States. … Continue reading →

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Real Food, Real Forums: The future of UVM dining

Posted by Guest Author  |  November 12, 2014

By Olivia Peña With Sodexo’s dining contract ending on June 30, 2015, UVM is currently engaged in a competitive bid process for the next contract. As this change approaches, UVM students, staff, and faculty have an opportunity to affect the … Continue reading →

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What Are You Ordering, Michael Pollan?

Posted by Guest Author  |  November 6, 2014

By Claudia Garber One week ago at Burlington’s Hen of the Wood restaurant, I shared a meal with Michael Pollan. The gathering was the epilogue to Pollan’s talk at UVM earlier in the evening (summarized in a previous Food Feed … Continue reading →

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Why Food Hubs Need Skilled Employees for Long-Term Viability

Posted by Erica Houskeeper  |  October 16, 2014

Food hubs are gaining traction in the local food movement. But as with any viable enterprise, operating a food hub requires a diverse set of skills to succeed. Sixty-two percent of food hubs have been in existence for five years … Continue reading →

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Marching for the Future of Food at the People’s Climate March

Posted by Darryl Benjamin  |  October 14, 2014

On September 21, 2014, I joined a sustainable agriculture contingent at The People’s Climate March in New York City, which laid claim to the largest climate march in history with over 400,000 people marching. All told, the climate march had … Continue reading →

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