The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) doctoral student Juliana Neira, a student in Sustainable Development Policy Economics, and Governance, and Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources doctoral student Nina Smolyar, spoke at the United Nation’s Interactive Dialogue on Harmony with Nature on April 24, 2023, commemorating Earth Day. Continue reading “CDAE & Rubenstein School Grad Students Speak at United Nations”
The roots of agroecology at the University of Vermont (UVM) were set over a decade ago. Since then, agroecology has grown and flourished. With todays launch of a new Institute, agroecology has come into full bloom at UVM, marking a new cycle of research, learning and action aimed at creating more just and sustainable food systems. Continue reading “Agroecology Blooms in VT: The UVM Institute for Agroecology”
Plant and Soil Science Associate Professor Terry Bradshaw was interviewed for a Brattleboro Reformer story about the catastrophic impacts of the May freeze event on Vermont fruit and berry growers. Continue reading “CALS in the News-May 2023”
In a The News International article about inclusive and sustainable policy interventions for 5G, Maryam Shabbir Abbasi, research coordinator for UVM’s SEGS Lab, highlighted that developed countries offer emission reduction success stories achieved by industry adoption of 5G-enabled technologies. Continue reading “CALS in the News-April 2023”
Not only is Tax Day right around the corner, mid-April also means the annual return of leek moths in our region. Leek moth is a pest of members of the allium family including onions, garlic, leeks, chives and shallots. The larvae feed on crop foliage, stunting plant growth and compromising the storage life of the crop. Continue reading “New Leek Moth Information Center Provides Pest Management Tactics”