Women's Agricultural Network Blog

Here’s a podcast from NPR’s Science Friday. The topic is Lunch Lessons-Talking about the way we feed our children.The guest is Ann Cooper, author of Lunch Lessons. Ann is a chef who works in the Berkeley, CA school system. Go ahead and listen.
Lunch Lessons with guest Ann Cooper

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In Vermont there are several initiatives underway to connect farmers and schools to get more local foods into the cafeteria. For more information check out the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont

I’ve been thinking alot lately about the role(s) of computer technology in small-scale agriculture. Email, websites, blogs…the opportunities are many. Of course the hook that lures many of us into this realm is the belief that we can use technology to increase the quantity and quality of our communications (with our customers, communities, and colleagues) while saving time and resources. Can it work? I’m interested in your thoughts on how you use computers in your agricultural business.

Since 1995 the Women’s Agricultural Network has been committed to helping women start and grow profitable businesses in agriculture. The first WAgN was started in Vermont and we are very proud that that the model has been adapted for use in other states. For more about specific programs please check out our website at www.uvm.edu/wagn.