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- New York Times Diner's Journal
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Category Archives: UVM
Lessons Learned from Chickens
by Jenessa Matis For its first four years, The University of Vermont Farmer Training Program (FTP) focused on teaching students how to grow organic fruits and vegetables. This season, the program became even more dynamic with the introduction of a … Continue reading
New UVM Dairy Science Teaching and Research Center Dedicated with Ribbon Cutting
By Jeffrey Wakefield After nine months of construction, the University of Vermont officially dedicated new dairy science teaching and research facilities at the Paul R. Miller Agricultural Research Farm with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 29. The $4.1 million … Continue reading
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Farmer Training Students Look Ahead to Building a Sustainable Food System
Amount made from selling fresh produce at the UVM Farm Stand: $6,000. Pounds of harvested food donated to the local food shelf: 2,150. Number of bed feet planted in the fields: over 40,000. Number of farmers, agricultural specialists, extension agents, … Continue reading
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Two Indignant Chefs: On Apples
Chefs Justine and Esteban spend their days asking what’s happening to good food. They rail against the loss of seasonality, foodies who treat food as too precious, and taste buds that don’t remember simple, elegant flavors. It’s apple season, and … Continue reading
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A week on the farm: Fall in full force
by Molly Leebove, UVM Farmer Training Program Staff Fridays throughout the growing season, we will post a few photos from the past week at UVM’s Catamount Educational Farm and the UVM Farmer Training Program. From these you will get a … Continue reading
