Tag Archives: UVM

Farmer Training Student Refocuses His Career

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | August 15, 2018

Joining AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps led Stephen Crimarco to shift his career focus from photography to farming. The Kingston, Jamaica native, who migrated to Florida and studied photography at University of Central Florida and Indiana University Bloomington, didn’t know … 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 →

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In Cuba, Only Tourists Drink Mojitos

Posted by Guest Author | August 7, 2018

By Sarah L. Tichonuk He squatted, waiting tensely but patiently, and then seeing the right moment, he snuck the 9-inch blade under the armpit and into the heart, and withdrew it immediately. The pig reeled and squealed, but within 10 … Continue reading →

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Fortifying a Critical Crop

Posted by Guest Author | August 2, 2018

By Joshua Brown Perhaps you missed this winter’s news that the price of hummus spiked in Great Britain. The cause, as the New York Timesreported on February 8: drought in India, resulting in a poor harvest of chickpeas. Far beyond making … Continue reading →

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Researching Agency and Empowerment on Women-Owned Farms in Vermont

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | July 24, 2018

Look around Vermont and you’ll find a variety of successful farms operated by women—Green Mountain Girls Farm, Bread & Butter Farm, and Jericho Settlers’ Farm. It’s no surprise that the number of farms operated by women in Vermont is slightly … Continue reading →