Institute for Agroecology

Agroecology at UVM: April 9, 2026

Discover UVM’s New Masters of Science in Agroecology

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Thursday, April 9 2026, 4:00-5:30pm
Silver Maple Pavilion
Davis Center, UVM
590 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401

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Our food systems are at a turning point. Climate change, rising inequity, farmer livelihoods, biodiversity loss, and public health are converging challenges — and agroecology is emerging as one of the most powerful, grounded responses.

Join us to explore UVM’s new Masters of Science in Agroecology and learn how this dynamic, solutions-oriented field is transforming farming, policy, research, and communities — in Vermont and around the world.

Hear from faculty, practitioners, and movement leaders about:

  • Why agroecology matters now
  • How science, justice, and practice come together in this program
  • What careers and real-world impact look like for graduates

Panel discussion followed by Q&A.


Come curious. Leave inspired.

Refreshments provided!

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Panelists

V. Ernesto Méndez

Professor of Agroecology and Environmental Studies

Expertise

Agroecology, participatory action research (PAR), agroforestry, co-creation of knowledge, consciousness approaches.

Tanamá Varas

Catamount Farm Manager • FTP Lead Instructor

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Michelle Nikfarjam

Ph.D. Student, Food Systems • Gund Graduate Fellow

Expertise

Food systems, agroecology, local knowledge and climate change resilience, gender and feminist methodologies