UVM College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
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CALS offers programs in nutrition, food systems, animal health, communication, entrepreneurship, sustainable design and resilient communities.
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The recent snowfall in Burlington means it’s time to bring back this CALS snowman moment. Winter looks good in green and gold! ❄️☃️ #tbt
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The recent snowfall in Burlington means it’s time to bring back this CALS snowman moment. Winter looks good in green and gold! ❄️☃️ #tbt
Congrats to CALS student Nolan Tompsett for completing the Vermont 50 Ultramarathon in September! 👏
Read the full story about Nolan’s accomplishment here: https://www.uvm.edu/cals/news/cals-student-nolan-tompsett-goes-distance-vermont-50-ultramarathon.
Read the full story about Nolan’s accomplishment here: https://www.uvm.edu/cals/news/cals-student-nolan-tompsett-goes-distance-vermont-50-ultramarathon.
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Congrats to CALS student Nolan Tompsett for completing the Vermont 50 Ultramarathon in September! 👏
Read the full story about Nolan’s accomplishment here: https://www.uvm.edu/cals/news/cals-student-nolan-tompsett-goes-distance-vermont-50-ultramarathon.
Read the full story about Nolan’s accomplishment here: https://www.uvm.edu/cals/news/cals-student-nolan-tompsett-goes-distance-vermont-50-ultramarathon.
CALS and UVM Extension showed up and represented at the American Dairy XPO held at the Champlain Valley Exposition today. Pictured are Lecturer and UVM CREAM Advisor Stephen Wadsworth and 4-H Educator Wendy Sorrell. We'll be there tomorrow, November 6 from 9 AM to 4 PM too. Don't be shy -- say hi!
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
CALS and UVM Extension showed up and represented at the American Dairy XPO held at the Champlain Valley Exposition today. Pictured are Lecturer and UVM CREAM Advisor Stephen Wadsworth and 4-H Educator Wendy Sorrell. We'll be there tomorrow, November 6 from 9 AM to 4 PM too. Don't be shy -- say hi!
A little trick or treating never hurt anyone—except for Rally Cat … he may have taken it a little too far this year. OK, on a more serious note: Thanks to everyone who participated in trick or treating and Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) at UVM's Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
October 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A little trick or treating never hurt anyone—except for Rally Cat … he may have taken it a little too far this year. OK, on a more serious note: Thanks to everyone who participated in trick or treating and Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) at UVM's Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
Today is National Apple Day! How will you celebrate?
October 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Today is National Apple Day! How will you celebrate?
One of the benefits of having a greenhouse on campus? Plant sales! Last week, UVM Greenhouse hosted their Oddball Plant sale. Mums, ferns, and spiderwort, oh my!
Aside from hosting plant sales, the main campus greenhouse serves as an education and research hub for students and affliates.
Aside from hosting plant sales, the main campus greenhouse serves as an education and research hub for students and affliates.
October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
One of the benefits of having a greenhouse on campus? Plant sales! Last week, UVM Greenhouse hosted their Oddball Plant sale. Mums, ferns, and spiderwort, oh my!
Aside from hosting plant sales, the main campus greenhouse serves as an education and research hub for students and affliates.
Aside from hosting plant sales, the main campus greenhouse serves as an education and research hub for students and affliates.
Meet Sardorbek Burkhanov, a first-year CALS international student from Kyrgyzstan!
October 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Meet Sardorbek Burkhanov, a first-year CALS international student from Kyrgyzstan!
Meet Emily Halloran, a first-year CALS student with a passion for film and communications!
October 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Meet Emily Halloran, a first-year CALS student with a passion for film and communications!
Rally's Rally is still on our mind! Thanks to all the students, families, faculty, staff, alum, and President Tromp for joining in on a fun weekend and repping Catamount pride. The CALS presence was massive! 💚 💛
September 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Rally's Rally is still on our mind! Thanks to all the students, families, faculty, staff, alum, and President Tromp for joining in on a fun weekend and repping Catamount pride. The CALS presence was massive! 💚 💛
It's been announced that Associate Dean of Research and Postgraduate Education for CALS and CDAE Professor, Asim Zia, will be inducted as a Fellow into the National Academy of Public Administration on 11/2. He's only the second Vermonter to be inducted into this prestigious national organization!
September 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It's been announced that Associate Dean of Research and Postgraduate Education for CALS and CDAE Professor, Asim Zia, will be inducted as a Fellow into the National Academy of Public Administration on 11/2. He's only the second Vermonter to be inducted into this prestigious national organization!
UVM Horse Barn alum and current members, there
will be a UVM Horse Barn 25th Anniversary Celebration
on Saturday, September 27 from 12 to 3 PM. There
will be live music, food, and demonstrations from
current barn members. Attendance is free! RSVP here: securelb.imodules.com/s/1690/alumn....
will be a UVM Horse Barn 25th Anniversary Celebration
on Saturday, September 27 from 12 to 3 PM. There
will be live music, food, and demonstrations from
current barn members. Attendance is free! RSVP here: securelb.imodules.com/s/1690/alumn....
September 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
UVM Horse Barn alum and current members, there
will be a UVM Horse Barn 25th Anniversary Celebration
on Saturday, September 27 from 12 to 3 PM. There
will be live music, food, and demonstrations from
current barn members. Attendance is free! RSVP here: securelb.imodules.com/s/1690/alumn....
will be a UVM Horse Barn 25th Anniversary Celebration
on Saturday, September 27 from 12 to 3 PM. There
will be live music, food, and demonstrations from
current barn members. Attendance is free! RSVP here: securelb.imodules.com/s/1690/alumn....
Today's Peace Corps Mural Dedication, Send-Off & Welcome Back Celebration at Andrew Harris Commons was a powerful tribute to UVM 's global service legacy. From inspiring speakers to the dedication of a stunning mural, we celebrated the journeys of new and returning Peace Corps Volunteers.
September 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today's Peace Corps Mural Dedication, Send-Off & Welcome Back Celebration at Andrew Harris Commons was a powerful tribute to UVM 's global service legacy. From inspiring speakers to the dedication of a stunning mural, we celebrated the journeys of new and returning Peace Corps Volunteers.
CALS Faculty Andrea Etter will be sharing research during The Water Resources Institute at UVM's fall seminar series, Water Connects: Water and Health. Join on 9/22 from 3:30-4:30 PM in person or on Zoom: https://uvm-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/UWeKjRhATeaWK6B7oVWXrg#/registration.
September 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
CALS Faculty Andrea Etter will be sharing research during The Water Resources Institute at UVM's fall seminar series, Water Connects: Water and Health. Join on 9/22 from 3:30-4:30 PM in person or on Zoom: https://uvm-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/UWeKjRhATeaWK6B7oVWXrg#/registration.
Some scenes around campus lately. College life in Vermont is truly special. ✨
September 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Some scenes around campus lately. College life in Vermont is truly special. ✨
On Friday, we welcomed the CALS class of '29 to the Miller Research Center. Congrats to Sofia Sheehan on being the winner of our Calf-Naming Contest. The winning name is ... Moonpie! Thanks to everyone who participated. Here's to a great four years ahead!
August 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
On Friday, we welcomed the CALS class of '29 to the Miller Research Center. Congrats to Sofia Sheehan on being the winner of our Calf-Naming Contest. The winning name is ... Moonpie! Thanks to everyone who participated. Here's to a great four years ahead!
We’d like to congratulate professor Dr. David Conner on being presented the 2025 Agriculture, Food, & Human Values Society (AFHVS) Excellence in Instruction Award!
August 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We’d like to congratulate professor Dr. David Conner on being presented the 2025 Agriculture, Food, & Human Values Society (AFHVS) Excellence in Instruction Award!
If you're following along with our Calf-Naming Contest, it's time for the final vote! Head to our Instagram page to cast your vote in the poll under our recent post: www.instagram.com/p/DNN6xQkumc_/. Make sure to open up the Instagram app on your phone to access the poll! Thanks for participating.
August 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
If you're following along with our Calf-Naming Contest, it's time for the final vote! Head to our Instagram page to cast your vote in the poll under our recent post: www.instagram.com/p/DNN6xQkumc_/. Make sure to open up the Instagram app on your phone to access the poll! Thanks for participating.
Have you heard? There's a new calf in the UVM CREAM barn, and she needs a name! Our new CALS students have pitched some ideas, and now everyone can put their two cents in with a vote. Please vote for your favorite three names by Friday, August 8: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon....
August 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Have you heard? There's a new calf in the UVM CREAM barn, and she needs a name! Our new CALS students have pitched some ideas, and now everyone can put their two cents in with a vote. Please vote for your favorite three names by Friday, August 8: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon....
Join Dean Linda Prokopy for her first Annual Northwest Crops & Soils Field Day! It was a beautiful day at Borderview Research Farm as Dr. Prokopy connected with farmers, UVM Extension professionals, VT Agency of Agriculture, and community members dedicated to the future of sustainable agriculture.
July 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Join Dean Linda Prokopy for her first Annual Northwest Crops & Soils Field Day! It was a beautiful day at Borderview Research Farm as Dr. Prokopy connected with farmers, UVM Extension professionals, VT Agency of Agriculture, and community members dedicated to the future of sustainable agriculture.
UVM Fermentation Club's proud to be up to something funky. Last semester, you could find them selling their very own kombucha, hosting a hot sauce making workshop, making sourdough starter, and more! While a newer club, they really know their stuff. We can't wait to see what they bubble up next!
July 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
UVM Fermentation Club's proud to be up to something funky. Last semester, you could find them selling their very own kombucha, hosting a hot sauce making workshop, making sourdough starter, and more! While a newer club, they really know their stuff. We can't wait to see what they bubble up next!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Linda Prokopy as the new Dean of CALS! To learn more about her, read on here: www.uvm.edu/provost/news....
We’re thrilled to have her leadership and vision guiding CALS into the future. Welcome, Dr. Prokopy!
We’re thrilled to have her leadership and vision guiding CALS into the future. Welcome, Dr. Prokopy!
July 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Linda Prokopy as the new Dean of CALS! To learn more about her, read on here: www.uvm.edu/provost/news....
We’re thrilled to have her leadership and vision guiding CALS into the future. Welcome, Dr. Prokopy!
We’re thrilled to have her leadership and vision guiding CALS into the future. Welcome, Dr. Prokopy!
It's National Pollinator Week! Critically important throughout the growing season in our food supply, ecosystems, and the economy, it makes sense why we celebrate pollinators all week. Did you know “pollinators” includes butterflies, bees, moths, bats, beetles, and hummingbirds?
📸: Joshua Brown
📸: Joshua Brown
June 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It's National Pollinator Week! Critically important throughout the growing season in our food supply, ecosystems, and the economy, it makes sense why we celebrate pollinators all week. Did you know “pollinators” includes butterflies, bees, moths, bats, beetles, and hummingbirds?
📸: Joshua Brown
📸: Joshua Brown
Congrats to Tim Rademacher, Scientific Director of the Proctor Maple Research Center, on receiving the International Maple Syrup Institute 2025 President's Award! The award was initiated to recognize individuals and groups for ongoing contributions to advancing the maple syrup industry and the IMSI.
June 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Congrats to Tim Rademacher, Scientific Director of the Proctor Maple Research Center, on receiving the International Maple Syrup Institute 2025 President's Award! The award was initiated to recognize individuals and groups for ongoing contributions to advancing the maple syrup industry and the IMSI.
Huge shout-out to Naveen Kothandaraman — double major in Microbio & Molecular Genetics — for snagging a Goldwater Scholarship plus the Kende Award and SURF funding! 👏 Check out the full story here: www.uvm.edu/cals/news/mi....
June 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Huge shout-out to Naveen Kothandaraman — double major in Microbio & Molecular Genetics — for snagging a Goldwater Scholarship plus the Kende Award and SURF funding! 👏 Check out the full story here: www.uvm.edu/cals/news/mi....
Commencement weekend has come to a close, but the celebration doesn’t end here! We continue to be so proud, and we’re so excited for all the great things our graduates will do. Go get ‘em, Catamounts! #uvmgrad
May 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Commencement weekend has come to a close, but the celebration doesn’t end here! We continue to be so proud, and we’re so excited for all the great things our graduates will do. Go get ‘em, Catamounts! #uvmgrad