Category Archives: UVM

UVM Program Helps Students Navigate the Complexities & Rewards of Food Hubs

Posted by Guest Author  |  January 13, 2016

By Sarah Tuff Dunn What does it mean to be a food hub? That’s the question hundreds of communities across the United States are asking as they seek meaningful partnerships with local farmers to provide sustainable, healthy sources of fare—and … Continue reading →

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Alumni Advice: Kate McNellis Goes from Sewing Clothes to Sowing Flower Seeds

Posted by Guest Author  |  January 11, 2016

By Sarah Tuff Dunn Of the millions of profile titles on LinkedIn, the one that belongs to Kate McNellis is one of the most poetic: Flower farmer at Stray Cat Flower Farm. Dig a little deeper, however, and discover that … Continue reading →

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Slow Fish Workshop at UVM

Posted by Guest Author  |  December 3, 2015

by Sarah Shaffer Last weekend Real Food Revolution and Slow Food UVM co-hosted a Slow Fish Workshop on campus. Slow Fish is a branch of Slow Food International, committed to “bringing about change by returning to the origins of food, … Continue reading →

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An Appealing Commitment

Posted by Guest Author  |  December 1, 2015

by Olivia Pena It’s 12:50 on a Wednesday afternoon. A student has just left a Community Development and Applied Economics course, feeling empowered by the lesson on fair trade. Today, the student has learned about UVM Dining’s commitment to purchasing … Continue reading →

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Food Hub Management Alumna Is Pushing the Boundaries of Local

Posted by Guest Author  |  November 17, 2015

by Mariette Landry Five years ago, UVM Food Hub Management program graduate Lisa Reeder worked part-time to provide sales, purchasing, and warehouse support at Local Food Hub in Charlottesville, Va. From there, she moved on to Grower Services and Purchasing, … Continue reading →

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