Category Archives: Culture and Society

Women in Sustainable Agriculture– Reflection from the National Conference

Posted on November 14, 2013 by jessica.a.schmidt@uvm.edu

The VT Women’s Ag Network staff and several Vermont farmers traveled to Iowa last week for the National Women in Sustainable Agriculture Conference, hosted by the Women Food & Agriculture Network (WFAN).  The conference was three days packed with field … Continue reading →

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Eating More Sustainably

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Linda Berlin

If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered what’s the difference between a person who tries to eat more sustainably, and someone who doesn’t?  I’m curious about it because I’d like to know the most effective ways to provide education that … Continue reading →

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Farming & Motherhood*

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Kirsten Workman

This morning our family celebrated a milestone.  Our oldest child, Johnny, boarded a big yellow school bus and rode off into the horizon as a Kindergartener.  He was super excited and I managed to keep the tears to a manageable … Continue reading →

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