Category Archives: UVM

Learning the Science and Pedagogy of Farming at UVM

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | September 20, 2018

Diane Litwin knew how to grow food. But she wanted to understand the science behind farming.

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Global Warming: More Insects, Hungrier For Crops

Posted by Guest Author | September 5, 2018

By Basil Waugh Crop losses for critical food grains will increase substantially with global warming, as rising temperatures boost the metabolism and population growth of insect pests, new research says. “Climate change will have a negative impact on crops,” said … Continue reading →

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New Course Helps Students Unearth an Ancient Idea: Sustainability

Posted by Guest Author | August 22, 2018

By Jeff Wakefield Classics professor Mark Usher was nearing the end of a visiting scholar stint at the American Academy in Rome when he decided to take a break from working on his latest book to hike the nearby Sabine … Continue reading →

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Farmer Training Student Refocuses His Career

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | August 15, 2018

Joining AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps led Stephen Crimarco to shift his career focus from photography to farming. The Kingston, Jamaica native, who migrated to Florida and studied photography at University of Central Florida and Indiana University Bloomington, didn’t know … Continue reading →

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Learning the Business of Craft Brewing

Posted by Guest Author | August 9, 2018

By Rachel C. Leslie For Renee Hamblin, a typical day at Queen City Brewery may involve bottling the latest brew, scheduling the week’s social media posts, or leading a focus group for market research. A food systems major with a … Continue reading →