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Eric Holt-Gimenez Presents ‘How to Feed the World Without Destroying It?’ on March 18 at UVM

By Allison Spain Eric Holt-Gimenez, Ph.D., is the executive director of Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy (July 2006-present). Called one of the country’s “most established food think tanks” by the New York Times, Food First’s mission is to … Continue reading

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Erica Morrell to Speak about First Food Justice Nov. 7 at UVM

By Allison Spain  Erica Morrell, PhD, a Mellon C3 Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology at Middlebury College, will speak at UVM on Nov. 7 about “Knowledge, Power, and the Politics of First Food Justice.”  In her talk, Erica will draw on her … Continue reading

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Weekly Vermont Food Events: 12/12-12/18

Wednesday (Dec 12) Hill Farming in the Mad River Valley: Past, Present, and Future The evening presentation is part of a project about area hill farming that includes an historical essay and documentary film. The sponsors hope to engage people … Continue reading

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Weekly Vermont Food Events: 12/5-12/12

Wednesday (Dec 5) Whole Foods Nutrition Group Meeting: Enhancing Immunity We all hate the endless colds, runny noses and lack of energy that seem to pop up as the temperature drops. In this class, we will learn about foods and … Continue reading

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Weekly Vermont Food Events: 11/28-12/5

Wednesday (Nov 28) Making Change: Is it worth a penny an ounce? The Center for Rural Studies and the Food Systems Research Collaborative host this group of panelists who will discuss the likely impacts if a tax were enacted on … Continue reading

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