Tag Archives: local foods

Social Media Post Has Larger Implications for UVM Local Food Partnerships

Posted by Guest Author | October 31, 2018

By Anastasia Tsekeris UVM Dining has recently been on the receiving end of student social media posts about the discovery of insects in food at on-campus dining halls. On September 27, an account on Instagram posted a video in the dining hall … Continue reading →

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Two Farmer Training Students Find a Future for Farming in the Northeast

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | October 18, 2018

Sid Silverman and Elisa Daus left California in search of a more sustainable way to farm. The couple arrived in Burlington in May to enroll in the UVM Farmer Training Program. Their plan was not so much to learn the basics of … Continue reading →

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What’s at Stake: Tiny But Mighty Farm Bill Programs

Posted by Guest Author | September 18, 2018

This post was first published on the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition blog on Sept. 4, 2018. Editor’s Note: The 2014 Farm Bill expires on September 30th. If the next farm bill is not finalized before that date, numerous “tiny but mighty” … Continue reading →

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Growing Food, Growing Farmers Exhibit Celebrates Farmers of Rutland County

Posted by Guest Author | August 27, 2018

Vermont Folklife Center researchers Greg Sharrow and Andy Kolovos set out four years ago to explore the grass-roots food movement in Vermont. They interviewed farmers, distributors, agricultural support organizations and institutional buyers to better understand the contemporary cultures of farming … Continue reading →

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Learning the Business of Craft Brewing

Posted by Guest Author | August 9, 2018

By Rachel C. Leslie For Renee Hamblin, a typical day at Queen City Brewery may involve bottling the latest brew, scheduling the week’s social media posts, or leading a focus group for market research. A food systems major with a … Continue reading →