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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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Making the Leap from Science to Sheep Farming

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | April 28, 2017

Annie Hopper never considered farming as a career. The Houston native, who studied conservation biology at Middlebury College, was going about her life pursuing a profession in science while interning for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife agency in Washington, D.C. … Continue reading →

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How S’ra DeSantis Fell In Love with Farming

Posted by Guest Author | November 15, 2016

By Dorothy Neagle GoodFoodJobs.com Sometimes the best jobs, the most life-changing opportunities, start with an embarrassment or a mistake. The story of S’ra DeSantis, co-director of the UVM Farmer Training Program, reminds us that, no matter how much you think … Continue reading →

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Flavor, Fermentation & Creativity at Wild Rhythms Farm

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | March 30, 2016

UVM Farmer Training graduates Caitlin and Jason Elberson are featured in a recent issue of Seven Days. The couple, who met in a Spanish literature class at Villanova University in 2007, share a love for farming and sustainable living. At … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned from Chickens

Posted by Guest Author | November 12, 2015

by Jenessa Matis For its first four years, The University of Vermont Farmer Training Program (FTP) focused on teaching students how to grow organic fruits and vegetables. This season, the program became even more dynamic with the introduction of a … Continue reading →