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The University of Vermont Center for Rural Studies (CRS) has awarded funds to three university/community food system projects in Vermont. The funding was made available in a USDA grant secured with the help of Senator Patrick Leahy.
The funds awarded include $11,332 for a project led by the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, $12,000 for a project led by VT FEED, and $12,000 for a project led by the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture.
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This project involves research and outreach to support farms involved in agritourism and culinary tourism.
Lead Departments or Centers: Agritourism & VT Toursim Data Center
UVM Partners: Bill McMaster, UVM Extension; Kathleen Liang, Community Development & Applied Economics (CDAE); Allen Matthews, Center for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA); Mary Peabody, Women’s Agricultural Network (WAgN)
Community Partners: VT Farms Association; VT Council on Agricultural and Culinary Tourism
Project Timing: Ongoing
More Info: Lisa Chase, Director, VT Toursim Data Center, Lisa.Chase@uvm.edu
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