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Tag Archives: UVM
Two Farmer Training Students Find a Future for Farming in the Northeast
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
Uncertainty Abounds with Farm Bill Expiration
By Kate Whitney September 30 marked the deadline for the passing of a new Farm Bill, the primary agricultural and food policy tool of the federal government, which would have replaced the legislation that has been in effect since 2014. Although the bill’s … Continue reading
Learning the Science and Pedagogy of Farming at UVM
Diane Litwin knew how to grow food. But she wanted to understand the science behind farming.
Global Warming: More Insects, Hungrier For Crops
By Basil Waugh Crop losses for critical food grains will increase substantially with global warming, as rising temperatures boost the metabolism and population growth of insect pests, new research says. “Climate change will have a negative impact on crops,” said … Continue reading
New Course Helps Students Unearth an Ancient Idea: Sustainability
By Jeff Wakefield Classics professor Mark Usher was nearing the end of a visiting scholar stint at the American Academy in Rome when he decided to take a break from working on his latest book to hike the nearby Sabine … Continue reading
