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UVM Food Systems Research Institute
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The University of Vermont's Food Systems Research Institute funds collaborative research that puts people and the planet first, unites disciplines and communities, and answers complex questions about food systems. #foodsystems

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🐝 🌸 Roughly one-third of the world's food supply depends on pollinators for production. Agricultural producers often plant flower-filled strips along their fields to encourage these insects to visit and pollinate their crops.

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Buzzing Borders: FSRI Undergrad Fellow Ben Mowery Studies the Effectiveness of Pollinator Strips
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September 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Could insects and fungi work together to be a chemical-free alternative to pesticides?

FSRI undergrad research fellow Lucy Lannan is researching an integrated pest management system that uses both mites and fungi to combat aphids.

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Fungi and Mites: A Dynamic Pest Management Duo?
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August 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Could the building blocks to a more sustainable food system lie in the cellular structure of plant roots? That’s the question driving the research of Food Systems Research Institute PhD Fellow Regina Visconti.

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The Roots of Food Systems Sustainability
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July 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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What happens to wheat, oats, and barley production when winters are too warm?

FSRI PhD Fellow Hannah Shafer studies the genetics of grasses to understand how rising winter temperatures might impact the development and productivity of these cereal crops.

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Too Warm to Grow? FSRI PhD Fellow Hannah Shafer studies warming winters effect on cereal crops
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July 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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📢 🍎 We are now the Food Systems Research Institute (FSRI)! 🐄 🍁

The FSRI will expand the mission of the Food Systems Research Center to support collaborative research that generates actionable insights for farmers, consumers, policymakers, and other food system stakeholders...
July 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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“What I like about Food Systems as a major is that it’s pretty open-ended,” says Jonas Camera, a senior at UVM. “It’s great for people who are passionate and want to make their own way.”

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A Test Kitchen for Sustainable Cooking
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June 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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The Food Systems Research Center is excited to introduce four new postdoctoral research associate hires that will support UVM faculty members studying critical issues in food systems research.

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Introducing the FSRC's Newest Postdoctoral Research Associates | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont
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May 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Last week, FSRC Director Polly Ericksen and Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Dairy Strategy & Innovation Manager Laura Ginsburg were featured on Across the Fence discussing the new Vermont Dairy Delivers Report: www.vermontdairy.com
May 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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A new study by @uvmvermont.bsky.social and USDA Agricultural Research Service researchers reveals that soil health is seen as a living ecosystem by Vermont farmers and soil stakeholders.

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Study: Vermont Farmers Embrace Soil Health | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont
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May 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Patrick Shafer, a PhD candidate at UVM, is on a mission to make insects a delicious and sustainable protein source. By integrating insects into familiar foods, he's changing perceptions and paving the way for a more sustainable future. youtu.be/1Ya1tFolvU4
Mealworms on the Menu: Food Systems PhD student researches insects as a sustainable protein source
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May 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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May 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Catch Deborah Neher and Joshua Faulkner on Across the Fence this week discussing the new @uvmvermont.bsky.social Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC)!

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04/30/25 SHREC: Soil Health Research & Extension Center
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April 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Amy Trubek and Nicole Reilly featured on WCAX discussing @uvmvermont.bsky.social's Climate Kitchen's collaboration with UVM Dining!

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UVM researchers team up with dining hall to create sustainable menu
University of Vermont food researchers and the dining staff are serving up sustainable menus this week. The plant-forward meals are meant to support a more sustainable food system by reducing food was...
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April 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Deborah Neher and Joshua Faulkner were featured on ABC22 FOX44 discussing the new University of Vermont Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC)!
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Digging deep: UVM soil testing center aims to advance VT research
BURLINGTON Vt. (ABC22 FOX44) – A new University of Vermont research center is hoping to “revolutionize” soil health research in the state. Leaders at The Soil Health Research and Extension Center (…
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April 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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The FSRC is thrilled to announce the opening of the University of Vermont's new Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) this Earth Day! 🎉

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Soil Health Research and Extension Center at the University of Vermont
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April 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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UVM's Climate Kitchen featured in this week's Seven Days for their Public Philosophy Week talk!

Read on to hear why Amy Trubek says "Buckwheat is magical."

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UVM's Climate Kitchen Cooks Up the Food System of the Future | Seven Days
For Public Philosophy Week, researchers shared recipes with buckwheat, mung beans and mealworms — and why they use kitchens to explore sustainable ingredients.
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April 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Last week, we attended an engaging talk with Jordan and Cindi of Frankie's. The discussion, titled "A Circular Economy for Food (and Care) in Downtown Burlington," was a fantastic part of Public Philosophy Week. Thanks to Food Systems Research Center PhD fellow Sarra Talib for leading the convo!
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April 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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How do you change eating habits? By making the food taste good!

At our most recent FIG, two PhD students shared their research on delicious and nutritious alternative proteins - mung beans and mealworms.

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Changing Palates: PhD Students Research Nutritious and Climate-Friendly Proteins | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont
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March 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Introducing he 2025 class of FSRC PhD Fellows. These talented students will dive into diverse elements of Vermont and regional food systems this fall. From intersectionality in rural food access to sustainable pasture management, they will tackle pressing food systems issues. 🌱

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Announcing the 2025 FSRC PhD Fellows | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont
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March 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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At UVM’s Proctor Maple Research Center in Underhill, Vermont, researchers and maple syrup producers have worked together for nearly 80 years to advance the science – and art – involved in turning sugar maple sap into syrup.
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March 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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The future of meat might not involve raising animals at all. At the latest Food and Ideas Gathering, UVM’s Rachael Floreani and Tufts’ David Kaplan explored the potential of lab-grown meat. Ethics, feasibility, and… lab-made chocolate milk? 👀

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The Meat of the Matter: Exploring Alternative Proteins at FIG | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont
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February 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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“Soil biology is really considered a last biotic frontier. We know more about life in outer space and in the deep sea than we do in our own backyards. Only about 10% of the species in soil have been described.” - Dr. Deborah Neher. countryfolks.com/biological-s...
Biological soil testing - Country Folks
“Soil biology is really considered a last biotic frontier. We know more about life in outer […]
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February 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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UVM is now a Carnegie R1 institution! This achievement reflects decades of dedication to cutting-edge research, innovation, and excellence. With over $260M in funding (FY24) and groundbreaking projects, we're on the course for an even more ambitious future! #UVMresearch
UVM Achieves Prestigious Carnegie R1 Designation, Joining Highest Level of U.S. Research Institutions | Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) | The University of Vermont
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February 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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This Valentine’s Day, show love to the planet with a sustainable treat! 💚🍓 Food Systems MS candidate Kevin Markey created a buckwheat financier recipe that’s simple, seasonal & delicious. Learn more about this climate-friendly ingredient & recipe: www.uvm.edu/cals/food-sy...
Showing Some Love for the Planet, Through Baking | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont
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February 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Environmental engineering major Cora Pohlman teamed up with UVM's Climate Kitchen to research a tabletop food recycler called the FoodCycler. Her research aligns with the Kitchen's mission to reimagine the relationship between cooking and climate change. #foodsystems

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From Scraps to Stats: Testing a Tabletop Food Recycler at the Climate Kitchen
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January 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM