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Tag Archives: academic research
UVM’s Eric Roy on Managing Phosphorus to Protect Water and Sustain the Food System
Phosphorus runoff from farms and other sources is an ongoing problem for Vermont’s lakes. While phosphorus is essential for life, too much of it can lead to toxic algae blooms.
As Farmers Face Retirement, Study Examines Effectiveness of Land Access Tools for the Next Generation
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
New UVM Study Reinforces the Value of Food Hubs
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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UVM Study: To Address Hunger Effectively, First Check the Weather
By Jeffrey Wakefield Too little rain, or too much, is often a driver of poverty and hunger, leading to poor nutrition and food insecurity among vulnerable populations. According to a new University of Vermont study, rainfall patterns also provide clues … Continue reading
Amy Trubek Examines What Cooking Means in the Modern Age
My feelings about cooking are complicated. Sometimes I feel joy when I cook, and other times it’s more like shame. After reading “Making Modern Meals: How Americans Cook Today” by UVM Associate Professor of Nutrition and Food Science Amy Trubek, … Continue reading
