About the Center
Our
vision: Sustainable food systems that foster successful
farmers, cultivate environmental stewardship and enhance the quality of
life and vitality of our communities.
Our
mission is to cultivate understanding and innovative practices
and policies that advance sustainable food and farming in VT and beyond.
To
accomplish our work, we
- Support
farmers and communities through diverse approaches to collaborative
learning and applied research;
- Integrate
scientific expertise and practical wisdom to identify
ecologically-balanced and viable choices for farmers and communities;
- Link
aspiring and experienced farmers, communities, consumers, service
providers, policy makers, scientists, and students to new resources,
networks, and partnerships;
- Build
the capacities of our partners and those we serve to become
transformational leaders and the catalysts for broader change; and
- Share
lessons broadly and increase access to current, relevant and credible
information on sustainable agricultural practices.
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