Category Archives: Vermont

As Farmers Face Retirement, Study Examines Effectiveness of Land Access Tools for the Next Generation

Posted by Erica Houskeeper  |  March 8, 2018

As established farmers age and transition out of farm ownership, a vast amount of agricultural land in the United States will change hands in the coming years. As a result, beginning farmers are likely to continue to face numerous obstacles … Continue reading →

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New UVM Study Reinforces the Value of Food Hubs

Posted by Erica Houskeeper  |  February 27, 2018

Do farmers and other suppliers benefit from sales to food hubs? UVM Associate Professor David Conner and a team of researchers set out to find the answer in a recent study published in the Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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What Does “Local Coffee” Really Mean?

Posted by Guest Author  |  December 4, 2017

By Charlie Mitchell Vermont is widely known as a haven of innovation and progress for all things related to food and agriculture. We take care to buy local, know our farmer and promote practices that are good for the earth. … Continue reading →

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Vermont’s Food System Workforce Dilemma

Posted by Guest Author  |  November 21, 2017

By Ellen Kahler Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Vermont’s struggle to grow its workforce weakens our economy, inhibits the ability for Vermont businesses to expand their operations, and threatens the ability for Vermonters and future generations to grow and … Continue reading →

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