The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The Soil Health Working Group of the Food Systems Research Center at UVM published their white paper in the Phytobiomes Journal. The publication is entitled, Resilient Soils for Resilient Farms: An Integrative Approach to Assess, Promote and Value Soil Health for Small- and Medium-Size Farms. Continue reading “Research Framework to Advance Understanding of Soil Microbiome”
After a long pandemic hiatus from in-person workshops, shepherds gathered at Shelburne Farms for the 2022 Vermont Sheep and Goat Association Lambing Clinic on Saturday, March 5. Continue reading “The 2022 Vermont Sheep and Goat Clinic”
Calling outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds! Do you want a FREE weekend of camping at Stillwater State Park in Vermont? Outdoor Family Weekend is seeking enthusiastic workshop instructors in exchange for a FREE full-family registration to the event (up to eight people included in a registration). Continue reading “Workshop Instructors Needed for Outdoor Family Weekend”
The research and outreach program of the UVM North American Center for Saffron Research and Development, led by Plant and Soil Science Research Professor Margaret Skinner and Professor Bruce L. Parker, has been in the news a lot in recent months. Since 2015, scientists at the Center have been conducting research on the potential of saffron as a high-value crop to support small, diversified farmers. Continue reading “Saffron Research Sparks Numerous Inquiries About Production”
Continue reading “February 2022 Across the Fence Highlights”