The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Heather Darby has been awarded a USDA NIFA grant for an over $2 million multi-state research project entitled, Enhancing the viability of grass-fed dairy production in the U.S. through comprehensive research and Extension. Continue reading “Grass-fed Dairy Production and Swede Midge Grant Recipients Announced”
UVM Catamount Educational Farm apple and vegetable sales began September 1, 2023 at the UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center (HREC), located at 65 Green Mountain Drive in South Burlington, VT. Sales will continue every Friday through at least November 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Continue reading “Apple Sales Begin at the UVM Horticulture Farm”
Students in PSS 2120, Weed Ecology and Management, went down to the Intervale on September 6, 2023, to assist with weed control in plots replanted following catastrophic flooding in July. Continue reading “Plant & Soil Science Students Assist Intervale Farmers After July Flood”
Acting Lake Champlain Sea Grant Extension Program Leader Jeffrey Schloss was interviewed by Vermont Public about the water quality and cyanobacteria blooms in Lake Champlain after the July 2023 flooding in the state. Continue reading “CALS in the News-August 2023”
Trishnee Bhurosy is a behavioral scientist with a research focus on improving nutrition equity and food security. She is addressing the behavioral and social determinants of nutrition behaviors underlying chronic conditions such as cancer.
Bhurosy has specific interests in better understanding how mobile technology and the active engagement of community stakeholders can be leveraged in nutritional interventions. Her scholarly work has been published in flagship journals of nutrition education and behavior and behavioral medicine. Continue reading “CALS New Hires-August 2023”