Category Archives: Social

The Vermont Goat Collaborative: A visit to Pine Island Farm

Posted by Guest Author  |  March 24, 2014

By Jenn Colby Once in a while an idea comes along that’s just right.  In the world of sustainability, the ultimate goal is to do work that supports all three (or more) legs of the sustainability “triangle”— the combination of … Continue reading →

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Beyond Feeding Our Bellies: From food security to food sovereignty

Posted by Margarita Fernandez  |  March 5, 2014

The recent FAO State of Food Insecurity report estimates that more than 800 million people worldwide experience hunger – alarmingly, that is 1 in 8 people. Ironically, more than 40% of these individuals are small scale farmers who depend on … Continue reading →

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Produce Safety: What does it mean for farmers and consumers?

Posted by Guest Author  |  March 4, 2014

By Meredith King For the first time in U.S. history, the production and distribution of fruits and vegetables will be regulated by the federal government in an effort to prevent foodborne illness related to the contamination of produce. The Food Safety … Continue reading →

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Paid Sick Days for a Healthy Food System

Posted by Guest Author  |  February 28, 2014

By Heather Pipino There are nearly 60,000 people working within the food system in Vermont. By coincidence, it’s estimated that 60,000 people in Vermont lack access to paid sick leave. While not the entirety, food system careers make up a … Continue reading →

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A Tweet from Michael Pollan Leads Food Systems Student to Vermont

Posted by Erica Houskeeper  |  February 19, 2014

A tweet from best-selling author Michael Pollan changed Rex Manchester’s life. “Breakthrough Leaders Program in food systems at UVM opening enrollment for this summer,” Pollan shared on his Twitter feed. That was all it took. In less than 140 characters, Pollan’s tweet set … Continue reading →

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