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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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Mastering the Basics and Cooking with Confidence

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | February 17, 2017

Maria Carabello wants people to feel empowered in the kitchen. That’s easier said than done, especially since home cooking is on the decline. Less than 60 percent of the suppers served at home were cooked at home in 2014, according … Continue reading →

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The Future of Agriculture in Vermont: Land Transfers & New Farmers

Posted by Guest Author | January 17, 2017

By Travis Marcotte It’s no secret that Vermont farmers are aging and that a significant amount of farmland in Vermont will change hands in the coming years. According to the American Farmland Trust, the average age of a Vermont farmer … Continue reading →

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Farm to Preschool Movement Creates a Culture of Inclusion and Generosity

Posted by Guest Author | November 30, 2016

By Alison Bell For close to a decade, the Burlington Children’s Space (BCS) been working to develop a culture of food security to benefit the children and families that they serve. The preschool is located in Burlington’s Old North End … Continue reading →

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UVM Farmer Training Student Chris Waters Pursues His Childhood Dream

Posted by Guest Author | October 18, 2016

By S’ra DeSantis We talked to Chris Waters, a student in the UVM Farmer Training Program, about his lifelong dream to be a farmer and his plans to apply all he’s learned about sustainable agriculture back home in Colorado. Where … Continue reading →