Tag Archives: farming

Kristof Grina ’12 Converts Unused Rooftops into Thriving Spaces

Posted by Guest Author | March 1, 2017

By Dorothy Neagle Good Food Jobs Up Top Acres operates rooftop organic, soil-based farms throughout the Washington, D.C metro region. As co-founder and farm director, UVM alumnus Kristof Grina ’12 oversees all aspects of the operation, from initial installation to … Continue reading →

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Farmer-in-Chief: David Zuckerman UVM’ 95

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | February 7, 2017

Vermont’s new Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman is the first active farmer to occupy either the governor’s or lieutenant governor’s office in the state in more than 75 years. The UVM alumnus, who earned a degree in Environmental Studies in 1995, … Continue reading →

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Milk Matters: More Vermonters are Choosing Full-Fat Dairy

Posted by Guest Author | February 3, 2017

By Laura Hardie Which is better, whole milk or skim? An increasing number of people are choosing full-fat dairy, both nationally and in Vermont, according to retail data from IRi, a market research firm. The trend is related to the … Continue reading →

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Vermont Land Trust Helps Mighty Food Farm Plant New Roots in Shaftsbury

Posted by Guest Author | January 26, 2017

By Edward Damon Ever since Lisa MacDougall founded Mighty Food Farm in Pownal a decade ago, she dreamed she’d someday own her own land. After a mighty move, that dream is now a reality: MacDougall, through help from the Vermont … Continue reading →

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The True Cost of Local Food

Posted by Guest Author | January 24, 2017

By Rachel Carter Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund When choosing to purchase food, cost is often a deciding factor for consumers. Why buy a 12-ounce package of local bacon for $7.99 when you can get it for $4.98? Purchasing local food … Continue reading →