Category Archives: Vermont

Researching Agency and Empowerment on Women-Owned Farms in Vermont

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | July 24, 2018

Look around Vermont and you’ll find a variety of successful farms operated by women—Green Mountain Girls Farm, Bread & Butter Farm, and Jericho Settlers’ Farm. It’s no surprise that the number of farms operated by women in Vermont is slightly … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Labels Reduce GMO Food Fears

Posted by Guest Author | June 28, 2018

By Rachel C. Leslie As the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares guidelines for labeling products that contain genetically modified ingredients, a new study from the University of Vermont reveals that a simple disclosure can improve consumer attitudes toward GMO food. … Continue reading →

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UVM Alumna Helps Pioneering Cheesemakers Look to the Future

Posted by Guest Author | June 18, 2018

By Melissa Pasanen Seven Days On a sunny morning in early May, Marjorie Susman walked by bright tulips and daffodils, past the greenhouse, and down the stone stairway to the Orb Weaver Farm cheese room to start the season’s penultimate Monday … Continue reading →

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Farmworker Gardens and Food Sovereignty in the Northern Borderlands

Posted by Guest Author | April 13, 2018

By Teresa Mares The following is an excerpt of a March 2018 article published in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. For Maria, the small kitchen garden that she tends behind her house brings a sense of … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Deal: Why Maple Syrup is Big Business

Posted by Guest Author | March 15, 2018

By Mike Dunphy One thing I’ve always adored about Vermont is how little things change. Having grown up here, but lived much of my adult life abroad, it’s been endlessly gratifying to return for visits and find the Vermont I … Continue reading →