The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Plant and Soil Science Assistant Professor Terence Bradshaw is collaborating with Extension educators across the region through the Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium, to present a series of educational webinars on topics important to fruit producers. Continue reading “Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Webinar Series”
A report was recently released that examines the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food insecurity and human health. The report is entitled, “Change in Food Security and Health Outcomes Since the COVID-19 Pandemic in Northern New England“. Authors include Meredith Niles, Farryl Bertmann, Emily Belarmino, Scott Merrill, Mattie Alpaugh, Sam Bliss, Ashley McCarthy, lead author Jennifer Laurent, and other researchers at the University of Maine, Continue reading “Pandemic Food Insecurity Report Published”
UVM Plant and Soil Science Professor Deb Nehr delivered a webinar on Compost for Soil Function & Disease Suppression, as part of the Soil Builders workshop series for decision-makers, professionals and advocates in the Lake Champlain Basin. Continue reading “Nehr Presents Soil Builder Composting Webinar”
USDA NIFA awarded UVM Extension one of 11 grants in the AFRI Food and Agriculture Non-formal Education (FANE) program that supports content development and activities for non-formal education to foster development of technology-savvy youth. Continue reading “Kleinman & Lewins Receive USDA AFRI Youth Development Grant”