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Tag Archives: Environment
UVM Summer Course Explores Edible Mushrooms and the Biology of Fungi
Associate Professor Terrence Delaney first became enthralled by fungi 40 years ago when he was a student at Duke University. Not only are fungi master decomposers, but are also known to have fascinating sex lives, according to Delaney. This summer … Continue reading
Learning About Banana Plantations Changed Everything for Emily McCarthy
Emily McCarthy came to UVM as an English major. But after writing an essay on banana plantations, she had a change of heart. The Massachusetts native credits that essay, written during her first fall semester at UVM, with opening her … Continue reading
Study: Phosphorus Surplus Hurts Cleanup Efforts in Vermont
By Basil Waugh Vermont farms have built up a massive phosphorus surplus—one that is growing at an estimated 1,500 tons per year—as farmers continue to import large quantities of animal feed and fertilizer, a new University of Vermont study says. … Continue reading
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.
Can Lessons from Vermont Keep Local Agriculture Alive in Montana?
By Erika Fredrickson Missoula Independent/High Country News This story is part of The Montana Gap Project, produced in partnership with the Solutions Journalism Network. On a recent Wednesday morning, a small group of farmers gathered at a table inside a … Continue reading
