The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Dr. Lisa Chase, a University of Vermont (UVM) Extension agritourism specialist, has been selected as the first chair of the Global Agritourism Network (GAN), a newly founded network of agritourism professionals from around the world. Continue reading “Chase Appointed as First Chair of Global Agritourism Network”
After a four-year hiatus, the popular Vermont Flower Show was held from March 3 to 5, 2023. The flower show has been a signature event for the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association (VNLA) since the nonprofit started in 1964. It has been a primary way to build public awareness of the benefits of gardens and landscaping, as well as to promote the professional services of VNLA members including growers, garden centers, landscape designers, arborists, turf specialists, and other Vermont green industry professionals. Continue reading “UVM Extension Volunteers Help Make Vermont Flower Show a Success”
On March 18, 2023, the Vermont Sheep and Goat Association (VSGA) held their spring lambing clinic at Shelburne Farms. Continue reading “Vermont Sheep and Goat Association Spring Lambing Clinic Held”
The UVM Beekeepers tied for third place for the greatest number of donors in UVM’s 2023 LUVMYCLUB fundraising event. The LUVMYCLUB campaign is a fundraising challenge for student clubs and organizations at UVM. Continue reading “UVM Beekeeping Club Ties for Third Most Donations in LUVMYCLUB Fundraiser”
A series of farm biosecurity learning modules were developed during a five-year livestock biosecurity grant project directed by UVM Animal and Veterinary Sciences Research Associate Professor Julie Smith.
Also part of the grant project and recently published, the SCRUB (Science Creates Real Understanding of Biosecurity) curriculum contains modules and activities that complement the biosecurity learning modules. The SCRUB curriculum links hands-on learning with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. They incorporate science into fun activities to engage youth in grades 6 to 12 who have an existing interest in animal science. Continue reading “Science Creates Real Understanding of Biosecurity (SCRUB) Agriculture Curriculum Published”