RISE 2026
Join us for the 4th Annual RISE Summit on June 16th, 2026, and explore this year's theme — Partnerships for Rural Prosperity: Building Community-University Collaboration.
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Breakfast:
- Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits: Featuring Von Trapp yogurt, Proctor Maple Syrup, berries from Last Resort Farm & River Berry Farm & True North granola. Contains: milk
- Tomatillo Stew with Poached Eggs: Onions, jalapenos, poblano peppers, cilantro, Champlain Valley Creamery queso fresco, All Souls Tortilleria tortilla chips, Maple Meadow Farm poached eggs, and avocado. Vegetables from Bear Roots Farm, Pete’s Greens, Pitchfork Farm. Contains: eggs, milk
- Miso Red Flannel Hash: Potatoes, beets, onions, bell peppers, greens, garlic, quinoa, furikake, and nutritional yeast. Vegetables from Bear Roots Farm, Pete’s Greens, and Burnt Rock Farm. Contains: sesame
- Scrambled Maple Meadow Farm Eggs: Contains: eggs
Lunch:
- Stewarts Bakery Sweet Potato Rolls with Cabot butter. Contains: milk/wheat/eggs
- Strawberry & Tomato Salad: Basil, mint, Green Mountain Harvest watercress, Proctor Maple sunflower seeds, lemon balsamic vinaigrette. Fruits and Vegetables from Last Resort Farm, River Berry Farm, Long Wind Farm, and Pete’s Greens.
- Vegan Tikka Masala: Vermont Bean Crafters chickpeas, coconut milk, tomatoes, and seasonal vegetables. Vegetables from Last Resort Farm, Long Wind Farm, and Pete’s Greens.
- Grilled Ginger Citrus Chicken with a Strawberry Pineapple Mint Sauce. Vegetables from Bear Roots Farm and Last Resort Farm.
- Garlic Rice
- Olive Oil Passion Fruit Cake: Nitty Gritty Grain Co. cornmeal cake featuring Miller Milk and Maple Meadow Farm eggs, with a Proctor Maple Passion Fruit Syrup, toasted coconut and raspberries. Contains: egg/milk
Hear from UVM and community leaders 2026 Breakout Tracks
Looking Out/Looking In
Building Bridges to Community Wellbeing
Returns on Rural Investment
2026 Agenda
From a keynote panel on the impact of AI in rural communities to workshops led by local leaders—and food sourced entirely from local ingredients—this is a day of learning and impactful conversation you won’t want to miss.
Full schedule2026 Agenda
From a keynote panel on the impact of AI in rural communities to workshops led by local leaders—and food sourced entirely from local ingredients—this is a day of learning and impactful conversation you won’t want to miss.
Full schedule
Become a RISE Student Ambassador
As a Student Ambassador, you will help foster connection and conversation, as well as being a touchpoint throughout the day to answer questions. The position pays $200, and lunch will be provided.
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