Resources & Stories

Resources

In 1910 black farmers made up 14% of all farmers. Today they make up fewer than 2% and own less than 1% land in rural America. Land access for all is a social justice issue. We need to support black farmers so that they have the resources they need to keep and grow their farms and land-based businesses.
UVM has been collecting and releasing results surveys of Vermonters related to COVID-19 and food access and security.
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Racial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large.
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Migrant Justice's mission is to build the voice, capacity, and power of the farmworker community and engage community partners to organize for economic justice and human rights.

Stories

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New study released by American Farmland Trust and Land For Good finds many exiting farmers in Vermont do not have someone to take the reins
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Wetlands Help Naturally Reduce Nutrient Runoff and Benefit the Food System
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Business planning leads to increased storage capacity and food production at Laughing Child Farm
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Harpoon Brewery hosts investigation into energy use with Efficiency Vermont