Grace Before Dinner: The Future of Food
In May 2011, an extraordinary range of experts and advocates gathered at Georgetown University to discuss the future of food. Journalist Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation and a […]
Nourishment: Center for Agriculture and Food Systems’ Mission
From the same starting point, it’s a five-minute drive north beyond the river to the open-air cow barn and the neat rows of organic vegetables at Luna Bleu Farm, where […]
Vermont Food Network, MICHAEL FORMICA ?98
August 7, 2016
While it’s become common in recent years to espouse the virtues of small, localized farming, Michael Formica isn’t one of the movement’s evangelists. ”I’m ‘Big Bacon,’” he says, with a laugh.
Vermont Food Network, AMY HUYFFER ?00
August 9, 2016
As a first-year law student Huyffer aspired to be a principled small-town lawyer, instead, her days now begin with 4 a.m. milking, arranging logistics for a dairy business, and caring for her children—four boys, ages six to thirteen.
Vermont Food Network, Nancy and Walter Warner ’12
August 11, 2016
Nancy and Walter Warner ’12 have been able to grow their unique jam business, thanks in large part to Walter’s legal education and externships.
Vermont Food Network, Meghan Jeans JD’02/MSEL’03
August 15, 2016
VLS Alum Meghan Jeans, director of the Boston aquarium’s Conservation Programs, is leading an effort to advance seafood sustainability.
Farmers Market Legal Toolkit Provides Free Resources for Communities
March 31, 2018 The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) at Vermont Law School, Farmers Market Coalition, and Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont have launched an online Farmers […]
Healthy Food Policy Project Showcases Innovative Initiatives
May 12, 2018 VLS’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) is part of a collaborative group that launched a national Healthy Food Policy Project (HFPP) in the fall of […]
Introducing Our New Food and Agriculture Clinic Director
July 30, 2018 In July, Sophia Kruszewski joined the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems to lead the Food and Agriculture Clinic. Sophia returns to VLS after spending the last […]
CAFS Receives $1.5M Grant from National Agriculture Law Library
September 20, 2018 The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) received a $1.5 million award from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Library (NAL) as part of […]