Category Archives: Culture and Society

One Million Strong . . . and Growing!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Editor’s note: This week’s WAgN blog shares observations from outgoing USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan on the status of women in agriculture.  “There is serious momentum behind women in agriculture,” Merrigan says. In the four years I’ve served as Deputy … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture and Society, Facts & Figures, General info, Leadership

Generations of Innovation: Conference Theme or Program Philosophy?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

This is the “conference season” and my busiest time of year. These days, you’ll typically find me beside a display for Northeast SARE (or eOrganic depending on which hat I’m wearing) sharing information about the program and what it has to … Continue reading →

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The challenges of changing school food

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

Last week I spent an inspiring day with a network of leaders engaged in Farm-to-School across Vermont.  While many of the participants work with non-profits, we were lucky to have one farmer amongst the group!  One of the goals of … Continue reading →

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