Tag Archives: Environment

A Necessary Paradigm Shift in Food and Farming

Posted by Guest Author | January 17, 2018

By Jack Lazor Our world is in a bit of an uproar these days. Never before have we seen so many challenges come to the fore simultaneously. Here in Vermont, we are very fortunate to live in a rather civil … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental | Tagged dairy, Environment, local foods, Vermont | 5 Comments

UVM Study: To Address Hunger Effectively, First Check the Weather

Posted by Guest Author | December 13, 2017

By Jeffrey Wakefield Too little rain, or too much, is often a driver of poverty and hunger, leading to poor nutrition and food insecurity among vulnerable populations. According to a new University of Vermont study, rainfall patterns also provide clues … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Uncategorized | Tagged academic research, Environment, UVM | Leave a comment

What Does “Local Coffee” Really Mean?

Posted by Guest Author | December 4, 2017

By Charlie Mitchell Vermont is widely known as a haven of innovation and progress for all things related to food and agriculture. We take care to buy local, know our farmer and promote practices that are good for the earth. … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic, Environmental, Vermont | Tagged Economy, Environment, food culture, food workers | 2 Comments

Are Insects the Next Frontier in Sustainable Food?

Posted by Alison Nihart | November 29, 2017

Mealworms. Waxworms. Crickets. For most people, these words don’t evoke the thought of gourmet cuisine. Two UVM graduates are hoping to change that. While entomophagy (eating insects) is not a common practice in the United States, these and other insects … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, UVM | Tagged Environment, food culture, local foods, UVM | 2 Comments

Study: Climate Change a Buzzkill for Coffee Producers

Posted by Guest Author | September 13, 2017

By Basil Waugh Global warming could reduce coffee growing areas in Latin America — the world’s largest coffee-producing region — by as much as 88 percent by 2050. That’s a key takeaway of the first major study of climate change’s … Continue reading →