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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Who Gets to Choose a Plant‑Based Diet? New research from Saadatu Abdul-Rahaman challenges the idea that plant‑based eating is always a choice. For many socially disadvantaged populations, plant‑based diets are not driven by preference or principle, but by constraint. www.uvm.edu/ovpr/food-sy...

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Who Gets to Choose a Plant‑Based Diet?

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

In his work as a medical doctor, FSRI PhD Fellow Ihsan Shawki Akili saw numerous patients with fatty liver disease, a disorder that affects roughly 1 in 3 people in the U.S., often without symptoms until it reaches advanced, irreversible cirrhotic stage. Video interview: youtu.be/O2dOUHwKG2c?...

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Diet, Alcohol, and Disease: How a food systems approach could prevent fatty liver disease

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UVM College of Agriculture & Life Sciences @uvmcals.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Alexis Yamashita, a Food Systems PhD candidate, and UVM’s Climate Kitchen are teaming up with New Farms for New Americans to taste‑test mung beans and identify varieties that fit local taste preferences. Learn more: bit.ly/49NaMUx. 📸 : Colleen Goodhue @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🐝 🌸 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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0aF...

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Buzzing Borders: FSRI Undergrad Fellow Ben Mowery Studies the Effectiveness of Pollinator Strips

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SY...

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Fungi and Mites: A Dynamic Pest Management Duo?

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

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. Watch this video to learn more about her research: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbIe...

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The Roots of Food Systems Sustainability

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE1o...

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Too Warm to Grow? FSRI PhD Fellow Hannah Shafer studies warming winters effect on cereal crops

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

📢 🍎 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...

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

“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.” youtu.be/KYdhBPrP0yw?...

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A Test Kitchen for Sustainable Cooking

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

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. www.uvm.edu/cals/food-sy...

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Introducing the FSRC's Newest Postdoctoral Research Associates | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

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. Read more: uvm.edu/cals/food-systems-research/news/study-vermont-farmers-embrace-soil-health

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Study: Vermont Farmers Embrace Soil Health | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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

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Mealworms on the Menu: Food Systems PhD student researches insects as a sustainable protein source

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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)! youtu.be/2-gC57CDH9w?...

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04/30/25 SHREC: Soil Health Research & Extension Center

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

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! 🎉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-jg...

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Soil Health Research and Extension Center at the University of Vermont

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UVM College of Agriculture & Life Sciences @uvmcals.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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. www.uvm.edu/cals/food-sy...

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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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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

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. 🌱 tinyurl.com/fsrcphd

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Announcing the 2025 FSRC PhD Fellows | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

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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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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? 👀 More on the conversation: www.uvm.edu/cals/food-sy...

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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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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

“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...

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Biological soil testing - Country Folks

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University of Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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

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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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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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...

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Showing Some Love for the Planet, Through Baking | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

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 www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrW8...

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From Scraps to Stats: Testing a Tabletop Food Recycler at the Climate Kitchen

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

🚜🌱 FSRC Fellow Spotlight: Panagiota "Yiota" Stamatopoulou Yiota's research focused on converting agricultural waste into valuable chemicals. Watch her interview to learn how her work is shaping the future of sustainable agriculture! 🎥👇 www.uvm.edu/news/cals/fo... #foodsystems #foodsystemsresearch

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From Food Waste to Industry

Panagiota “Yiota” Stamatopoulou, a FSRC PhD Fellow, recently earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at UVM working on research that might...

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UVM Food Systems Research Institute @food-systems-uvm.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

This harvest season, the Climate Kitchen at UVM brought their tenets for sustainable cooking to life with a harvest meal. This reimagined version of a holiday feast emphasized plant-forward dishes without abandoning tradition entirely. #foodsystems #sustainability www.uvm.edu/news/cals/fo...

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Sustainable Celebrations for a Changing Planet

Harvest season is traditionally a time of abundance, where we reflect on all that the Earth provides. It's a moment to express gratitude for our planet and consider ways to protect it . Our food syst...

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