Farm to Farm Tours
Connecting Farmers Worldwide
By many accounts, Vermont has developed the most comprehensive food system plan in the country and the first of its kind in New England. Come learn about business, production, marketing, land access and advocacy for a strong local food system with successful entrepreneurs and people who keep their hands in the soil. Guided by Mimi Arnstein, farmer, educator and agricultural consultant.
Visit model farms and projects that support Vermont's sustainable, self sufficient and vibrant agricultural landscape highlighting:
Custom trip design available for agricultural tours in Vermont and Cuba. Inquire for pricing and details: mimiarnstein@gmail.com
Visit model farms and projects that support Vermont's sustainable, self sufficient and vibrant agricultural landscape highlighting:
- Diversified organic farms and conversations with producers
- Appropriate technology for small scale production
- Value added production
- Cooperative organizations to increase land access, sales and marketing
- Businesses which provide support to healthy farms such as seed production, compost
- Initiatives that help farms with business management such as beginner farmer incubation, production assistance, financial management
- Innovative food distribution models
- Sustainable management of forests and innovative agro-forestry businesses
- Meetings with organizations and individuals that influence public policy to support farmers and farm production
Custom trip design available for agricultural tours in Vermont and Cuba. Inquire for pricing and details: mimiarnstein@gmail.com
2016 Cuba Travel-Study Course
Agroecology and Food Sovereignty In Cuba
May 20-30, 2016
Burlington College and the Vermont Caribbean Institute
https://burlington.edu/academics/engaged-learning/travel-and-learn/cuba-programs/sustainable-food-systems/
This was a unique opportunity at a historical moment between Cuba and the U.S. to attend farm tours, study groups and workshops with farmers from around the world as we study Cuban agroecology.
Agroecology and Food Sovereignty In Cuba
May 20-30, 2016
Burlington College and the Vermont Caribbean Institute
https://burlington.edu/academics/engaged-learning/travel-and-learn/cuba-programs/sustainable-food-systems/
This was a unique opportunity at a historical moment between Cuba and the U.S. to attend farm tours, study groups and workshops with farmers from around the world as we study Cuban agroecology.
From Ridge to Reef: An Experiential Learning Trip to Cuba
March 6-14th, 2016
University of Vermont Gund Institute for Ecological Economics and the Vermont Caribbean Institute
It was an honor to be co-facilitator for the travel portion of this graduate level course in agroecology, coastal zone management, and sustainable development in Cuba. The course included exchanges with Cuban graduate students regarding our respective work in conservation and environmental economics.
March 6-14th, 2016
University of Vermont Gund Institute for Ecological Economics and the Vermont Caribbean Institute
It was an honor to be co-facilitator for the travel portion of this graduate level course in agroecology, coastal zone management, and sustainable development in Cuba. The course included exchanges with Cuban graduate students regarding our respective work in conservation and environmental economics.
University of Vermont, March 2016. Ridge to Reefs course featured agro-ecology and marine biology.
Puerto Rico-Vermont Farm to Farm Tour media coverage: http://www.wcax.com/story/29993476/puerto-rican-agricultural-activists-tour-vt-farms
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