Category Archives: Vermont

UVM Alumna Helen Labun Looks to Shape the Future of the Vermont Fresh Network

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | June 20, 2017

Helen Labun, UVM G’06, is experienced in everything from managing agriculture programs to freelance food writing to running a Montpelier restaurant. Now the Newbury, Vermont, native is the new executive director of the Vermont Fresh Network, an organization that connects Vermont … Continue reading →

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Farm Tours Improve Public Trust of Dairy for First Time Visitors

Posted by Guest Author | June 9, 2017

By Laura Hardie On a sunny Saturday morning, cicadas buzzed in a nearby field, and the smell of sweet pancakes filled the air. Young children laughed as newly born calves tested out their wobbly legs and gave them salty kisses, … Continue reading →

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Helping Farmers Establish Roots in Local Schools and Institutions

Posted by Guest Author | May 17, 2017

By Shane Rogers Green Mountain Farm to School For farmers everywhere, there are a million things to worry about on any given day—weather, pests, soil, the sheer amount of work that needs to be done—to name only a few. However, … Continue reading →

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UVM Is: Terry Bradshaw Helps Students Navigate the Realities and Rewards of Agriculture

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | May 11, 2017

While growing up on a farm in the small town of Chelsea, Terry Bradshaw learned from a young age the value of expertise and outreach. To help keep his family’s farm running smoothly, his parents often asked state and regional … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Jeffrey Roberts’ Salted & Cured

Posted by Guest Author | May 2, 2017

By Hailey Grohman These days, avid readers or eaters can find a book of cultural history for nearly any item they might find on their plate. Most of these stories hit the same themes: the pre-colonial origin story of a … Continue reading →