Tag Archives: Economy

Alternative Spring Break Program Exposes Students to Food Justice Issues

Posted by Alison Nihart | March 24, 2017

While their peers traveled home to visit family or flew to warm, far-away places, ten UVM undergraduate students chose to stay in Vermont for an alternative spring break experience last week. Although they came from programs as disparate as elementary … Continue reading →

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UVM Graduate Student Examines the Economic Impact of Food Hubs

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | February 14, 2017

How exactly food hubs contribute to the local economy is a question UVM graduate student Hannah Harrington ’15 is hoping to answer in her research. Vermont is home to about 20 food hubs, and there are an estimated 400 food … Continue reading →

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The True Cost of Local Food

Posted by Guest Author | January 24, 2017

By Rachel Carter Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund When choosing to purchase food, cost is often a deciding factor for consumers. Why buy a 12-ounce package of local bacon for $7.99 when you can get it for $4.98? Purchasing local food … Continue reading →

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Why We Need a National Food Plan

Posted by Guest Author | September 28, 2016

Editor’s note: While UVM is a leading academic institution in the transdisciplinary study of food systems and home to many experts, we also occasionally share the perspectives of our colleagues at other colleges and universities. By Anne Kapuscinski With this … Continue reading →

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Learning the Business of Local Food in the UVM Food Hub Program

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | September 16, 2016

Benjamin Bartley’s career has touched many facets of the food industry, from baker, cook, and butcher to educator, advocate, and program director. The University of Florida alumnus, who graduated with degrees in religion and political science, completed UVM’s Food Hub … Continue reading →