Plant and Soil Science

Great news for Vermont’s students, farmers, and communities. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets has awarded 34 Farm to School and Early Childhood grants totaling $1 million. These investments will help schools and childcare programs expand access to local food, strengthen agricultural education, support school gardens and outdoor classrooms, and create new opportunities for Vermont farmers. https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/june/05/vermont-awards-1-million-farm-school-grants Together, we are building stronger connections between our farms, our classrooms, and our communities.

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UVM’s RISE Summit Returns to Advance Rural Prosperity | Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships | The University of Vermont show the image caption close caption Photo by Joshua Defibaugh UVM’s RISE Summit Returns to Advance Rural Prosperity Featuring a keynote on AI and the future rural economy, UVM innovation conference on June 16 will explore partnerships to build rural prosperity Culture & Society Environment Health...

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Hooked hairs: A new cell type aiding seedling survival in common bean | Plantae Roots play a critical role in determining seedling resilience mechanisms to abiotic stress conditions. Despite advancements in the characterization of root systems at phenotypic and cellular levels…