The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
With the warming temps and growing season kicking off, UVM Extension’s Pollinator Program has new resources for use about crop pollinators and how to support them in select Vermont grown crops. Continue reading “Pollinator Fact Sheets Spotlight Bees Important for Fruit & Vegetable Crops”
The Vermont Agrivoltaic Project was highlighted in this article from Clean Technica about growing saffron in the shade of solar panels. UVM saffron expert Arash Ghalehgolabbehbahani, along with researchers Bruce L. Parker and Margaret Skinner are mentioned in the article.
UVM will study the sustainability of Vermont’s maple industry, and its impact on the climate. The research will include experts in economics, forestry, natural resource management and community development, as well as maple syrup producers. Mark Isselhardt was interviewed by Vermont Public for the article. Continue reading “CALS in the News-January 2024”
Jaquish grew up in the northern foothills of the Adirondacks. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from SUNY Potsdam and a Master of Fine Arts from Ohio University.
After college, Jaquish returned to the Northeast Kingdom, where she had spent summers as a kid. Continue reading “CALS New Hires-June 2023”
Laura Eckman, a second-year PhD student in the Department of Plant and Soil Science’s Entomology Research Laboratory, and Sydney Miller, a senior undergraduate student studying agroecology, have been awarded funding from the Robert L. Parsons Fund for Professional Development in Production Agriculture. The Parsons award is offered in honor and remembrance of “Bob” Parsons, a dear colleague of many in the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). The funding supports expanded educational opportunities for students and agricultural producers. Continue reading “Two CALS Students Receive Robert L. Parsons Award”
The UVM Beekeepers tied for third place for the greatest number of donors in UVM’s 2023 LUVMYCLUB fundraising event. The LUVMYCLUB campaign is a fundraising challenge for student clubs and organizations at UVM. Continue reading “UVM Beekeeping Club Ties for Third Most Donations in LUVMYCLUB Fundraiser”