Category Archives: Facts & Figures

New England’s Food Future

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Linda Berlin

I find it’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities of work and lose sight of the future that we are striving to achieve. I am constantly checking things off of my to-do list, measuring my accomplishments … Continue reading →

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One Million Strong . . . and Growing!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Women's Agricultural Network

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 →

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The challenges of changing school food

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Linda Berlin

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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