- B.S. Biology, University of Montana Western
Institute for Agroecology
BIO
After a decade as a biologist-turned-educator at a variety of zoos/aquariums, museums, and farms, Laura transitioned full-time to the agricultural sector when she became the barn manager at UVM's Morgan Horse Farm in spring 2025. With 20+ years' experience working with horses and teaching riding lessons of all levels, she was thrilled at the opportunity to combine her love of farm animal husbandry with her passion for teaching. While she is still working on learning all the can about the breeding side of the horse industry, she is grateful for the daily opportunities she has to help educate and mentor the next generation of equine professionals, through working alongside MHF apprentices, and interns from UVM and Middlebury College. She is excited to explore the intersection between environmental education and sustainable agricultural practice, and examine ways that the historically and culturally significant Morgan Horse Farm can contribute to the growing movement of Agroecology. She is very excited to pursue her Agroecology Masters through UVM, and eagerly anticipating the opportunity to collaborate with professors and students from many different areas and walks of life.
Bio
After a decade as a biologist-turned-educator at a variety of zoos/aquariums, museums, and farms, Laura transitioned full-time to the agricultural sector when she became the barn manager at UVM's Morgan Horse Farm in spring 2025. With 20+ years' experience working with horses and teaching riding lessons of all levels, she was thrilled at the opportunity to combine her love of farm animal husbandry with her passion for teaching. While she is still working on learning all the can about the breeding side of the horse industry, she is grateful for the daily opportunities she has to help educate and mentor the next generation of equine professionals, through working alongside MHF apprentices, and interns from UVM and Middlebury College. She is excited to explore the intersection between environmental education and sustainable agricultural practice, and examine ways that the historically and culturally significant Morgan Horse Farm can contribute to the growing movement of Agroecology. She is very excited to pursue her Agroecology Masters through UVM, and eagerly anticipating the opportunity to collaborate with professors and students from many different areas and walks of life.