The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The second article in a year-long, four-part series on forest carbon in Northern Woodlands magazine has been published by Extension Assistant Professor of Forestry Alexandra Kosiba. Continue reading “Second Article of Four-Part Forest Soil Carbon Series Published”
Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) Professor David Conner and UVM Medical Center Executive Nutrition Services Chef Manager Leah Pryor teamed up to present research, and to provide technical assistance to foster food resilience through institutional food service in Puerto Rico. The duo presented to faculty, students, hospital administration staff and farmer group representatives at two campuses of the University of Puerto Rico from June 6 to 8, 2023. Continue reading “CDAE and UVM Medical Center Team Up for Food Resilience in Puerto Rico”
Department of Plant Biology Professor and Chair Jeanne Harris has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award. From June 20 to June 30, she will lead a course entitled, Plant symbiosis key factor for sustainable agriculture. Continue reading “PBIO Chair Harris Receives Fulbright Specialist Award”
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently participated in a cross-institutional study involving 16 researchers to determine what it would take for New England states to increase its regional self-reliance to 30 percent by 2030. Continue reading “Research Examines New England’s Ability for Food Production Self-Reliance”