Author Archives: Debra Heleba

About Debra Heleba

Deb works for University of Vermont Extension where she is the Vermont SARE coordinator and also coordinates eOrganic's dairy team.

Making Social Media Work in Sustainable Agriculture: 7 Lessons Learned

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Debra Heleba

Since social media has quickly become a primary means of communication (i.e. 72% of all online adults now use social networking sites like Faceback, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) I’ve been conducting a professional development project for Extension educators in Vermont, Maine, … Continue reading →

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SARE Meets Social Sustainability on the Farm

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Debra Heleba

The term “social sustainability” has recently entered my lexicon. Over the past two years,  I’ve been kicking around this term as part of a Vermont SARE professional development training for UVM Extension educators. The topic emerged from discussions with colleagues … Continue reading →

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Buzzing about Bees: Pollinator Book Tops Summer Reading List

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Debra Heleba

A recent visit to The Farm Between inspired me to learn more about pollinators. And, as it turns out, SARE’s Managing Alternative Pollinators was a great pick for my summer reading list! John and Nancy Hayden, who grow a wide … Continue reading →

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