RESEARCH BRIEFS
Meredith and her lab are committed to translating their research into formats that are accessible to everyone. Below are research briefs highlighting the key results from a variety of the lab's work.
Coronavirus and Food Access/Security Research Briefs:
Meredith is leading a research effort in Vermont and beyond in collaboration with Farryl Bertmann and Emily Morgan both of UVM’s Nutrition and Food Sciences Department, and researchers at the Center for a Livable Future at Johns Hopkins University. A statewide survey of Vermonters between March 29-April 12 examines the impacts of coronavirus on food access and security, with a total of 3,251 Vermonters responding. Below are three briefs that detail these results:
Brief 1: A General Overview of Coronavirus and Food Access and Security in Vermont
Brief 2: The Impact of Coronavirus on Vermonters Experiencing Food Insecurity
Brief 3: Job Disruption and Loss and Food Access During Coronavirus
California Groundwater Research Briefs:
- Fresno County Farmer Groundwater Survey Results
- Madera County Farmer Groundwater Survey Results
- San Luis Obispo County Farmer Groundwater Survey Results
- Yolo County Farmer Concerns and Perceptions of Groundwater Conditions
- Yolo County Farmer Participation and Policy Preferences for SGMA
- Yolo County Farmer Current and Future Groundwater Management Practices
Puerto Rico Farmer Climate Adaptation Briefs:
- Puerto Rican Farmer Perceptions of Climate Change and Hurricane Maria (English)
- Puerto Rican Farmer Perceptions of Climate Change and Hurricane Maria (Spanish)
Vermont and Maine Farmer and Advisor Climate Adaptation Perspectives:
- What do Northern New England Farmers Need to Adapt to Climate Change?
Vermonter's Food Waste Perceptions and Behaviors:
- Vermont Household Food Waste Behaviors and Policy Perceptions