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A Tribute to UVM Agricultural Economics Professor Bob Parsons

Posted by Guest Author | February 21, 2018

By Terry Bradshaw, PhD The agriculture, academic, and extension world lost a true friend with a sharp, grounded mind and a sense of humor only developed in farm fields, barns, and milk house driveways when Dr. Bob Parsons passed away … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic, Education, UVM | Tagged dairy, Economy, education, farming, UVM | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Education, UVM, Vermont | Tagged education, farmer training program, farming, Vermont | 1 Comment

Why UVM’s Rachel Stievater Loves Her ‘Good Food Job’

Posted by Guest Author | January 3, 2018

By Good Food Jobs If you didn’t think that enthusiasm could be married to practicality, then you haven’t met Rachel. Her passion for farming is all the more inspiring for her ability to acknowledge the challenges. If you’re interested in … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, UVM | Tagged education, farmer training, farmer training program, farming, local foods, UVM | 4 Comments

Farmer Training Student Digs Deep to Advance Her Understanding of Food

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | October 20, 2017

Allie Williams learned early on the importance of healthy food. While growing up in Houston and Memphis, her family had always put a big emphasis on cooking and eating right. But high obesity rates in Memphis, along with a gluten … Continue reading →

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What it Takes to Achieve Food Agency

Posted by Guest Author | October 17, 2017

By Willa Imhoff I love cooking, but do all 20 year olds feel the same way? In fact, environment, access, and culture makes a big difference in the ability to make choices in regards to food, or as a group … Continue reading →