Date of Completion
2025
Document Type
Honors College Thesis
Department
Psychological Science
Thesis Type
Honors College, College of Arts and Science Honors
First Advisor
Dr. Sayamwong Emwill “Jom” Hammack
Second Advisor
Senior Lecturer Christopher Brooks, J.D.
Third Advisor
Dr. Shamila Lekka
Keywords
Farmer, Environmental Agencies, Vermont farms, Trust, Relationship Dynamics
Abstract
My research investigated how government agencies can build trust with farmers to facilitate a supportive relationship towards better agricultural practices. Through surveying environmental agencies and analyzing their trust-building strategies, I aim to support the implementation of better practices and address issues such as excessive cyanobacteria growth in Lake Champlain caused by agricultural runoff. I hypothesize that by prioritizing trust-building with farmers, state and local environmental agencies can achieve greater success in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and preserving our natural resources.
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Recommended Citation
Carass, Anoushka, "The Dynamic Relationship of Trust between Farmers and Environmental Agencies" (2025). UVM Patrick Leahy Honors College Senior Theses. 707.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/707