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Tag Archives: Environment
How Technology is Shaping the Future of Farming
By Rene Thibault In New England, Vermont is home to roughly 860 dairy farmers. It’s a $2.2 billion industry powered by the state’s 134,000 cows. The essence of the dairy farm hasn’t changed, but walking into the farmyard is a much … Continue reading
Agroecology: Science, Movement, and Practice
By Samuel Bevet Modern industrialized agriculture has allowed massive quantities of food to be produced by fewer and fewer farmers. However, this has not lead to equitable food distribution across the globe. Global food insecurity remains a pressing issue. Industrial … Continue reading
UVM Is: Ernesto Mendez Embracing the Agroecology Movement
Agroecology is finding a mainstream audience in the world of international food and agricultural policy. For Professor Ernesto Méndez, that’s good news.
How Dirty Is Sustainable Agriculture?
By Hal Hamilton The Sustainable Food Lab Despite the title, this blog post is not about sex, unless we consider the teeming reproductive activity of billions of micro-organisms in every tablespoon of fertile soil. I’m writing for those who wonder … Continue reading
UVM Agroecology Group Gains Global Attention, Launches New Graduate Certificate
The UVM Agroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative (ALC), which combines the wisdom of ecological and social sciences with the practice of growing food, is launching new research projects in Central America and Vermont, and a new graduate certificate, following a prestigious grant of … Continue reading
