Category Archives: UVM

UVM Students Get a Taste of Leadership

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | June 12, 2018

What are the functions and styles of leadership? Is leadership hierarchical or horizontal? Authoritative or laissez-faire? Is it influential, collaborative, strategic, or hands on? If you ask this question to Continuing and Distance Education Dean Cynthia Belliveau, Ed.D., she’ll tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, UVM | Tagged breakthrough leaders program, education, UVM | 6 Comments

UVM Alums Sell Local Vegetables Online from Charlotte Farm

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | May 30, 2018

Three Chimney Farm in Charlotte is about to turn the traditional CSA model on its head. Owned by Tim and Danielle Wall, UVM ’10, and managed by Sara Jean Whelan, UVM ’17, Three Chimney Farm is introducing this month an innovative … Continue reading →

Posted in UVM | Tagged farming, local foods, UVM | 1 Comment

UVM Summer Course Explores Edible Mushrooms and the Biology of Fungi

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | May 10, 2018

Associate Professor Terrence Delaney first became enthralled by fungi 40 years ago when he was a student at Duke University. Not only are fungi master decomposers, but are also known to have fascinating sex lives, according to Delaney. This summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, UVM | Tagged Environment, research, UVM | 1 Comment

Study Finds a Surprising Link Between Food Waste and Diet Quality

Posted by Guest Author | April 24, 2018

By Basil Waugh Americans waste nearly a pound of food per person each day, but the exact amount of food we trash differs by how healthy your diet is, a new University of Vermont co-authored national study finds.

Posted in UVM | Tagged academic research, diet, UVM | 3 Comments

What Is Agritourism and Why Does It Matter?

Posted by Guest Author | April 18, 2018

By Lisa Chase, PhD Picking apples, learning how maple syrup is made, tasting heirloom tomatoes, milking a cow—all of these activities are part of the growing trend of agritourism. Visiting farms and ranches to experience agriculture and celebrate harvests is … Continue reading →