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Food Systems Spire of Excellence

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Obesity and the Lung Symposium in Stowe, VT: The purpose of this meeting will be to review the current state of knowledge pertaining to the effects of obesity on immunity and inflammation in the lung, with the ultimate goal to identify priorities for new research in this field. More Info

Food System Research Collaborative

The Collaborative joins on-campus and off-campus organizations in efforts to further food system research and enhance linkages to the work on the ground in Vermont and beyond. Get Connected!

Masters in Food Systems

The University of Vermont has already established itself as a leader in food systems research, teaching and outreach. Join our exciting community in January 2012 when we officially launch the Master Degree in Food Systems.

151 and counting!

A recent survey of UVM research projects identified 151 food-system-related projects. Add your project to the list.
Not sure if your work counts as Food Systems? If it involves food production, processing, consumption, distribution, consumer demand, food marketing, food education, food access, food security, health, nutrition, food communication, foodways, agritourism, farm inputs, land use, etc... it counts!
Learn more and see the working list here.

UVM Food Systems Project List Word Cloud

Our focus

The Food Systems Spire focuses on the critical role of our local, regional, national and global food systems as they, in turn, affect soil and water quality, human health and nutrition, global economics, packaging and transportation interests, and overall food and energy security. Food Systems is a nascent field of study nationally and an emerging strength at UVM that is particularly well-suited to the UVM Land Grant mission of research and engagement in the 21st century.

Why are food systems important?

The field of food systems is a compelling interdisciplinary domain of study because it makes connections among vital interests of humanity in creating nourishment, pursuing health and well-being, and maintaining the environment.

Last modified July 21 2011 02:20 PM