Since 2017, the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program has worked with the Arbor Day Foundation and local partners to give free trees to Vermonters through the Community Canopy Program. Continue reading “750 Free Trees to Vermonters”
Second Article of Four-Part Forest Soil Carbon Series Published
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”
4-H Students Visit Working Dairy Farms
UVM Extension 4-H staff welcomed over 200 sixth-graders to two working Vermont dairy farms in mid-May, 2023, exposing students to careers and professionals working within the food system. Continue reading “4-H Students Visit Working Dairy Farms”
CDAE and UVM Medical Center Team Up for Food Resilience in Puerto Rico
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”
2023 CALS Faculty and Staff Awards
The following CALS faculty have received awards for their excellence in teaching and research. Continue reading “2023 CALS Faculty and Staff Awards”