Food Systems Research Summit | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont(title)

As a leader in food systems research, the FSRC hosts the Food Systems Research Summit, to bring together UVM, USDA, and other partners and researchers around critical issues in food systems.
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Summit 2024

The UVM Food Systems Research Summit returns on September 16th and 17th, 2024.

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Summit 2024

Summit 2024

The UVM Food Systems Research Summit will return on September 16th and 17th, 2024.

In 2023, the Summit convened more than 80 researchers for a one day event dedicated to advancing the field of food systems research. This year, the Summit grows to a two-day event at the DoubleTree by Hilton and features off-site events focusing on local food.

Plenary Sessions From

Breakout Session Topics Include

  • Genetic Breeding for Sustainable Agriculture
  • Values Based Food Procurement
  • Food, Labor, and Social Sustainability
  • The Sustainability Paradox: Experiences of Vermont Farmers
  • New England Integrated Policy Program (NEIPP)
  • Food System Vitality Rooted in the Land
  • And more!

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FAQs

Are there rooms available at the DoubleTree?
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Yes! If you would like to stay at the DoubleTree while in Burlington for the summit, please take advantage of our group rate. The deadline to use this group rate is August 25, 2024.

Is there a registration fee?
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No. The UVM Food Systems Research Center is pleased to provide free registration for attendees of our 2024 summit.

There is limited space for the Summit so please only register once you are able to commit to attending.

Are you still accepting proposals, talks, or papers?
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The deadline for proposals has passed, but there will be additional opportunities in future summits.

Will there be a remote option?
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No. The Summit is in-person only.

Summit 2023

The Food Systems Research Summit is presented by the UVM Food Systems Research Center, in partnership with the USDA Agricultural Research Service and the Inter-institutional Network for Food, Agriculture, and Sustainability.

 

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About the Summit

Our primary goal is to bring together researchers to foster networking opportunities and facilitate mutual learning towards solutions-oriented food systems research.

The summit has three key aims:

  • Establishing an annual event dedicated to engaged food systems research and collaboration. We aim to provide a platform for in-depth discussions on solutions for food system sustainability, equity, and resilience.
  • Showcasing transdisciplinary food systems research conducted both at UVM and beyond, made possible through our unique partnership with the USDA ARS. This collaboration allows us to explore a wide range of perspectives and possibilities in addressing food systems challenges.
  • Cultivating a strong regional community of food systems researchers committed to team-based, stakeholder-engaged science. By fostering this community, we hope to strengthen the collective efforts in driving positive change in food systems on a regional and broader scale.

Past Summits

Summit 2023
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In November 2023, the UVM Food Systems Research Center hosted the Food Systems Research Summit, convening over eighty researchers dedicated to advancing the field. The Summit's primary goal was to nurture collaboration and community among food systems researchers in the Northeast. Given the transdisciplinary nature of food systems research, spanning disciplines from soil science to social science and biology to data science, the event posed the overarching question, "Can Collaborative Research Save Food Systems?" More about that event.

2023 Food Systems Research Summit agenda: