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Tag Archives: Economy
New Report Reveals Farm to Institution Trends in Food Distribution
A new research report from Farm to Institution New England (FINE) surveyed food distributors to gather their perspectives on institutional demand for local products and identify the challenges and opportunities they face in serving this segment of the food market. … Continue reading
Food Loss Study Reveals Opportunity for Increased Use of Locally Grown Food
About 14.3 million pounds of wholesome vegetables and berries grown in the state go uneaten every year, according to a new study. The first empirical study of food loss on Vermont farms was conducted by Salvation Farms and Isgood Community … Continue reading
Tackling the Complexities and Challenges of a Globalized Food System
I was at the UVM Food Systems Summit last week listening to various conversations at packed tables around me. This year’s Summit focused on “What Makes Food Good?” The tables within earshot were trying to wrestle with this definition based … Continue reading
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Why Vermont Farms Are Exploring Pigs and Whey
By Caitlin Gildrien “When people tell me they’re thinking about getting into cheese, I tell them to get pigs.” Mateo Kehler of Greensboro’s Jasper Hill Farm pauses. “In fact, I wish we’d gotten pigs before we got cows.” Photo: Flickr … Continue reading
Frozen Yogurt Speeds Up with Slow Money
By Rachel Carter Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Creamy farmstead frozen yogurt in vanilla, chocolate, maple, and coffee flavors is pumped into 300 Cobb Hill Frozen Yogurt pints a week—a number that has more than doubled from this time last year. … Continue reading
