Category Archives: Social

A Changing Climate: Is the political tide turning?

Posted by Alison Nihart  |  September 12, 2014

Today’s post is a bit of a tangent from the usual food topics on which we publish, though it is rooted in the topic of global sustainability. On Monday, I witnessed a moving political event in Massachusetts, when I attended … Continue reading →

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Bridging our (Agri)cultural Gaps

Posted by Guest Author  |  September 11, 2014

By Chuck Ross We are in the midst of a pivotal period for American agriculture. Culturally, Americans are increasingly becoming more interested in food and fiber. And yet, less than 2 percent of the population makes a living farming or … Continue reading →

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Dealer.com: Driving a new model of workplace dining

Posted by Alison Nihart  |  September 5, 2014

If you have spent any time in Burlington, VT, you’ve probably heard of Dealer.com. The company provides web development services for the auto industry and employs over 800 people in the Burlington area. As a significant local employer, they are known … Continue reading →

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Waste Not, Want Not

Posted by Darryl Benjamin  |  August 5, 2014

This is part 1 in a 2-part series on food waste. Our next post will dig into Vermont’s new universal recycling law, which outlines a recovery hierarchy for food waste. “Thrift is poetic because it is creative; waste is unpoetic … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Hands of Vermont’s Dairy Industry

Posted by Guest Author  |  July 15, 2014

By Amalia Smith Hale When I moved to Burlington in September 2013, I remember being blown away by the idyllic serenity and beauty of the Vermont landscape. I took a four-day bike ride with my family through the country roads … Continue reading →

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