The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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”
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”
After a four-year hiatus, the popular Vermont Flower Show was held from March 3 to 5, 2023. The flower show has been a signature event for the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association (VNLA) since the nonprofit started in 1964. It has been a primary way to build public awareness of the benefits of gardens and landscaping, as well as to promote the professional services of VNLA members including growers, garden centers, landscape designers, arborists, turf specialists, and other Vermont green industry professionals. Continue reading “UVM Extension Volunteers Help Make Vermont Flower Show a Success”
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”
The North American Center for Saffron Research and Development at the University of Vermont (UVM) and Rodale Institute in Pennsylvania hosted the 7th annual workshop on saffron production and marketing. The workshop was held on March 23 and March 30, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event was held online and will be recorded for all registrants. Continue reading “The March Growing and Selling Saffron Workshop”