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Real food. Real people. Real change at seven of Vermont's colleges and graduate schools for food and farm education.
Center for Agriculture and Food Systems Food is a basic necessity of human life. But at Vermont Law School, we also believe that food is a unique vehicle for change as it is intimately tied to human health, the environment, poverty, immigration, animal welfare, law, politics and culture—on every step of its journey from farm […]
Institute for Applied Agriculture and Food Systems The Institute for Applied Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Tech supports students, farmers and agricultural specialists with educational opportunities related to animals, plants, soils, food systems, sustainability, mechanical systems and agriculture business management. These programs teach practical, hands-on techniques in diversified agriculture ranging from vegetable, fruit and […]
For over 30 years our unique apprenticeship model has been the New England Culinary Institute (NECI) recipe for success. Small classes, kitchen learning from day one, long internships, and unparalleled personal attention-these are the raw ingredients of a NECI education. With our menu of programs and degrees, you can create the education you need to […]
Global Food Program Middlebury College is in the midst of hiring a food systems senior faculty member to develop our Global Food Program. While there has not been a formal food studies major, food courses have been taught at Middlebury and at the Schools Abroad for decades. Students are also interested in food beyond the […]
Are you passionate about making the food system more sustainable, healthy, and just? You’ve come to the right place. We are too. The University of Vermont offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as non-degree certificates, for students interested in studying all aspects of the food system. UVM food systems faculty in academic departments […]
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production Program The way humans produce food can intensify problems like global warming, water scarcity and energy shortages. Farming methods can also become part of the solution for a more habitable world. Green Mountain College’s Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production program shows students how to take part in the current […]
Working Hands. Working Minds. Sterling College removes the barriers between living one’s life and learning. If your values lead you to commit to becoming an environmental steward and you want the rigor and challenge of working with both your hands and your mind, then Sterling College is the right place for you. Sterling was among […]
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Did you know Vermont has more colleges per capita than any other state? Perhaps you have already experienced the Green Mountain State for a vacation, a road trip, or a retreat. Maybe you've always wanted to see more of Vermont after hearing tales of family or friends' hiking, skiing, and cycling adventures - or watching their culinary explorations unfold on social streams. Sure, come check us out. Stay for a day, a week, an education, a career, or a lifetime. The power is yours. For more information about visiting Vermont, see VermontVacation.com.
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