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A Food Systems Spire of Excellence at the University of Vermont. Submitted by:. Prof. Vern Grubinger, Extension (Chair) Prof. Linda Berlin, Extension and CALS Prof. Elizabeth Berman, Libraries Prof. Naomi Fukagawa, College of Medicine Prof. Jane Kolodinsky, CALS Prof. Deborah Neher, CALS - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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A Food Systems Spire of A Food Systems Spire of Excellence at theExcellence at the
University of VermontUniversity of Vermont
Submitted by:Submitted by: Prof. Vern Grubinger, Extension (Chair) Prof. Linda Berlin, Extension and CALS Prof. Elizabeth Berman, Libraries Prof. Naomi Fukagawa, College of Medicine Prof. Jane Kolodinsky, CALS Prof. Deborah Neher, CALS Prof. Bob Parsons, CALS Prof. Amy Trubek, CALS Prof. Kimberly Wallin, Rubenstein School
Paradox to addressParadox to addressDiet-related health problemsFood-borne diseaseFood insecurity/hungerAgricultural pollution
Amidst unparalleled productivity
Food systems definedFood systems defined An interconnected web of activities, resources and
people that extends across all domains involved in providing human nourishment and sustaining health (including production, processing, packaging, distribution, marketing, consumption and disposal of food).
Reflects and responds to social, cultural, political, economic, health and environmental conditions
Can be identified at multiple scales, from a household kitchen to a city, county, state or nation.
HUMAN HEALTH AND WELL BEING
access to foodcultural fulfillment
culinary satisfactionnutritional needs
economic well beingfood safety
physical health
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
air qualitybiological diversityecosystem stabilityland use patterns
soil healthwater quality
FOOD PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION
agricultural productionfood processing
marketingpackaging
storagetransportation
THE FOOD
SYSTEM
UVM Food Systems Working Group 12/3/09
INPUTS
fossil energyhuman / economic capitalknowledge / information
labornatural resources
solar energy OUTPUTS
by-productseconomic activity
food productspollutants
wastes
INFLUENCESBeliefs, culture,
economics, geography, politics, policy,
research, values,weather / climate
Our modelOur model
Our visionOur visionDevelop solutions to pressing problemsin food systems through world-classtransdisciplinary research, teaching and outreach dedicated to improving economic, ecological and human well-being.
Our focusOur focusLocal and regionally-scaled food
systems to:Move goods and services within a day’s timeMinimize storage, handling and energy usageEnable the establishment of mutually
beneficial relationships among food system entities
Provide consistent political, social, and regulatory support
History of challenging business as usual Varied topography, harsh climate and
limited infrastructure leads to entrepreneurship
Food is significant economic engine in Vermont (31% of private business establishments involve food)
Direct sales, organic farming, conservation easements
Why Vermont as a laboratory?Why Vermont as a laboratory?
Why UVM?Why UVM? Northeast opportunities Research and funding Nationally acclaimed entrepreneurship UVM commitments to environment and
health Undergrads exploring food systems Already involved in transdisciplinary
approaches
4 research focus areas4 research focus areasFood, Culture and HealthEnergy and FoodPolicy, Ecology and Land UseRegional Value Chains
Achieving successAchieving success Create 4 faculty positions Endow a Chair in Regional Food Systems Research Offer food systems research planning grants Host biennial national symposia Establish UVM Regional Food Systems Advisory
Council Engage the campus community Capitalize on food systems research to recruit
students Commit to a leadership role
Potential FundingPotential FundingNIFA (food security, climate change,
sustainable energy, childhood obesity and food safety)
NIH Roadmap for Medical ResearchVermont foundationsW.K. Kellogg and other national
foundations
Measuring Success - internalMeasuring Success - internal Year 1
3 transdisciplinary proposals submitted ($1 million) Masters in Food Systems program launched; 2 Ph.D. students 5 faculty associate refereed publications with food systems Campaign initiated to endow a Food Systems Chair
Year 2 $5 million in grant proposals submitted 15 faculty associate publications with food systems Chair’s endowment reaches $2 million in pledges 5 master’s students and 2 doctoral students
Measuring success - externalMeasuring success - external
Logic Model for Engaged Food Systems Scholarship Outcomes
Example Program Areas
Short TermMetrics
Medium TermMetrics
Long TermMetrics
“Farm to School”(Food, Culture, Health)
healthier menus fruit & vegetable intake obesity, diabetes rates
nutrition awareness sugar consumption academic performance
use of local products local farm income/profit farms stay in business
“New Dairy Products” (Regional Value Chains)
new products developed sales of new products food sector profitability
regional markets established transportation costs energy, carbon flows
farm partnerships designed sales/profits per farm land use pattern