Category Archives: UVM

A Tribute to UVM Agricultural Economics Professor Bob Parsons

Posted by Guest Author | February 21, 2018

By Terry Bradshaw, PhD The agriculture, academic, and extension world lost a true friend with a sharp, grounded mind and a sense of humor only developed in farm fields, barns, and milk house driveways when Dr. Bob Parsons passed away … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic, Education, UVM | Tagged dairy, Economy, education, farming, UVM | 4 Comments

UVM Trip to Kenya Highlights Food Systems, Nutrition & Community

Posted by Guest Author | February 7, 2018

By Olivia Peña A group of 14 UVM students traveled to Kenya for 12 days in January to apply hands-on nutrition, food systems, and community development skills they learned on campus. Students from several majors participated in the Sustainable Development and … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, UVM | Tagged food culture, UVM | 1 Comment

Farmer Training Alum Starts Vermont Farm-Based School for Children

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | January 25, 2018

Learning how to cook and garden as a child helped Lelia Evans cultivate a passion for sharing her knowledge with others. Lelia, the founder of The Market Garden School in Stowe, graduated from the UVM Farmer Training Program in 2016. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, UVM, Vermont | Tagged education, farmer training program, farming, Vermont | 1 Comment

Why UVM’s Rachel Stievater Loves Her ‘Good Food Job’

Posted by Guest Author | January 3, 2018

By Good Food Jobs If you didn’t think that enthusiasm could be married to practicality, then you haven’t met Rachel. Her passion for farming is all the more inspiring for her ability to acknowledge the challenges. If you’re interested in … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, UVM | Tagged education, farmer training, farmer training program, farming, local foods, UVM | 4 Comments

An Alumna’s Sweet Gig as Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Guru

Posted by Guest Author | December 19, 2017

By Ken Picard/Seven Days If Sarah Fidler’s parents warned her as a child not to play with her food, she’s had the last laugh. She now plays with her food every day — and gets paid to do it. Fidler, … Continue reading →