The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The Vermont Fresh Network and UVM Extension is hosting a series of agritourism webinars to learn from a network of chefs, farmers, and agritourism experts as they share experiences, knowledge and tips for best practices. Continue reading “UVM Extension Hosts Agritourism Webinars”
Michael Moser and Claire Whitehouse from the UVM Center for Rural Studies (CRS), along with Extension Professor Lisa Chase, EFNEP Coordinator Maire Folan, 4-H Director Sarah Kleinman, and Youth Agriculture Project Coordinator Liz Kenton contributed to a new report on agricultural literacy from Vermont Farm to Plate. Continue reading “Center for Rural Studies and Extension Contribute to Ag Literacy Report”
The University of Vermont’s Pringle Herbarium is an on-campus natural history museum that is the second largest herbarium in New England. Established in 1902, it houses over 360,000 plant and fungi specimens, with a geographic focus on Vermont and tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. The herbarium serves as a regional and international hub for research on the classification, evolution, and distribution of plant species. Continue reading “Renowned Namesake of Pringle Herbarium Led a Storied Life”
Farmers considering integrating corn, grain or soybean production into their farming operation are invited to attend a free workshop on November 8, 2023, at Woodlawn Farmstead in Pawlet. Continue reading “UVM Extension Hosts Grain Grower Workshop on November 8”