Tag Archives: food culture

Charlotte Biltekoff on Transparency, Dietary Reform & the Future of Food

Posted by Guest Author | May 10, 2016

By Hailey Grohman Charlotte Biltekoff is an associate professor of American Studies and Food Science and Technology at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on the cultural politics of dietary health and the values and beliefs that shape … Continue reading →

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Building Brands in a Small Farm Food System

Posted by Guest Author | April 14, 2016

By Mark Cannella Small farms in Vermont contribute tremendous value to our evolving food system by being nimble enough to respond to shifting consumer demand quickly. Small farms have pioneered niche products, such as multi-variety mesclun mixes and hybrid CSA … Continue reading →

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Defining Good Food: UVM Presents 5th Annual Food Systems Summit June 14-15

Posted by Guest Author | April 11, 2016

By Hailey Grohman In Vermont, as in much of the rest of the world, the debate around “good” food plays out every day in different spheres. Our classrooms, courtrooms, boardrooms and dining rooms are all spaces in which the decisions … Continue reading →

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Meet Vermont Bean Crafters: A Sunday Afternoon with the Crew

Posted by Guest Author | April 5, 2016

By Olivia Percoco “Let thy food be thy medicine…” —Hippocrates On Sunday, March 20, a dozen UVM students representing Real Food Revolution, Slow Food, and the Farm to Table House trekked to the Kingsbury Market Garden in Warren, Vermont, to … Continue reading →

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As Vermont GMO Law Approaches, General Mills Opts to Label Products Nationwide

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | March 23, 2016

General Mills announced Friday it will begin labeling products nationwide that contain genetically modified ingredients. The company said that since it will be forced by July 1 to begin labeling for GMOs in Vermont—the result of a state law here—it … Continue reading →