Food Systems Research Institute News FSRI News 09/16/2026 Food Systems Research Station Opens As a herd of cattle grazes at the newly opened Food Systems Research Station (FSRS), their movements are quietly revealing new insights about the... 07/30/2026 Beyond “Good” and “Bad” Foods: Reimagining How We Teach Nutrition Janet Gamble had taught college nutrition courses for more than a decade and was noticing a troubling trend; her students were more often sharing... 06/18/2026 Who Gets to Choose a Plant‑Based Diet? What comes to mind when you hear “plant‑based diet”? Environmental responsibility? Better health? Or do you think of going without?A recent... 05/19/2026 Diet, Alcohol, and Disease In his work as a medical doctor, Dr. Ihsan Shawki Akili saw numerous patients with fatty liver disease, a disorder that affects roughly one in three... 04/29/2026 The “Ridiculous” Problem That Chefs Can Help Solve When it comes to preparing carrots for dinner, do you, like most home cooks, toss the peels and greens into the compost? But what if you saw those... 04/02/2026 FSRI Announces Second Round of Sustainability Metrics Projects The Food Systems Research Institute is proud to announce a second round of funding for the Sustainability Metrics project.Launched in 2023, the... 03/12/2026 A Complex Systems Approach to U.S. Farm Policy and Climate Adaptation Can policies like crop insurance create disincentives for farmers to adopt practices that improve climate resilience? This is one of the questions... 01/20/2026 The Sensory Sandwich As our world adapts to the changing climate, so must the food on our plates. At UVM’s Climate Kitchen, researchers are exploring ways to bring... 11/12/2025 Designing Waste Out of the Menu A carrot spends about sixty days growing in the soil before it’s harvested, transported, and prepped, only for its peels and tops to be tossed... 10/30/2025 Little Gems Everywhere: Biodiversity in the Maple Sugarbush What impact does maple sugaring have on the broader forest ecosystem? It’s a question that often goes unasked, yet biodiversity in maple forests is... 10/23/2025 Tapping Into the Future A new project by researchers at the University of Vermont will help producers measure and improve sustainability across economic, environmental, and... 10/15/2025 FSRI Announces Good Idea Grants Recipients The Food Systems Research Institute (FSRI) is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Good Idea Grants. These grants support UVM... 10/13/2025 Food Systems in a Snap! Last week, the Food Systems Research Institute hosted its first-ever Snap Talk event at the Alumni House Silver Pavilion. Researchers from across the... 10/01/2025 Rooted in Restoration Amid buzzing pollinators and lush riparian buffers, Ruth Stumpfoll spent the summer advancing ecological preservation and land stewardship through an... 09/24/2025 Beyond the Landfill: Food and Ideas Gathering Focuses on Food Waste Food waste isn’t just a matter of leftovers, it’s a major environmental challenge. This semester, the Food and Ideas Gathering (FIG) is focusing... 09/02/2025 Buzzing Borders Roughly one-third of the world's food supply depends on pollinators for production. Agricultural producers often plant flower-filled strips along... 08/19/2025 Fungi and Mites: A Dynamic Pest Management Duo? Could insects and fungi work together to be a chemical-free alternative to pesticides?Lucy Lannan, a Food Systems Summer Undergraduate Fellow, is...
