Jeffrey P. Roberts

Jeff Roberts lives in Montpelier, Vermont, and works in the areas of agriculture and food policy, conservation, and the environment. During his career, Jeff was a meteorologist, historian, and museum curator. At the University of Pennsylvania, he was director of development at the Morris Arboretum and from 1987–1994, Associate Dean for Development and Planning at the School of Veterinary Medicine. In 1995, he became the Vice President for External Affairs at the Vermont Land Trust.

As a co-founder and principal consultant to the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese at the University of Vermont, he is responsible for development of international initiatives, public education programs, and marketing. For the US National Park Service, he is researching, photographing, and writing Stewardship Begins with People, a prototype compendium of national parks and their unique products.

Jeff is active in Slow Food USA as a director and treasurer of the national board and a Northeast Regional Governor. He co-chaired "Artisan Cheeses of America" at Cheese 2001 and 2003 and the US presence at Salone del Gusto 2002 and 2004. He is one of organizers of Slow Food USA's American Raw Milk Cheese Presidium. Jeff is a frequent speaker on artisan cheese, sustainable agriculture, and the working landscape. He serves as a director of the Vermont Arts Council and previously was on the Vermont Fresh Network board.

Jeffrey P.'s Upcoming Events

• Jeffrey Roberts at Artisanal Cheese
  
  The Artisanal Premium Cheese Center, 500 W. 37th Street, New York NY 10018
  December 8, 2008, 6:30 pm

  Come join internationally acclaimed book author and cheese expert Jeffrey Roberts as he guides you on a trip of Vermont's best cheeses, masterfully paired with wines around the world. Vermont is arguably recognized as the premiere cheese making state in the nation, with a variety of milks and ripening processes that sets it apart on a league of its own. Call 212-871-3144 to learn more.

• Jeffrey Roberts at French Culinary Institute
  
  French Culinary Institute, 462 Broadway, New York NY 10013
  December 9, 2008, 4:00 pm

  Jeffrey Roberts will speak at the French Culinary Institute in New York City on December 9th. Call (212) 219-8890 to learn more.

• Jeffrey Roberts at White Dog Cafe Local Artisan Cheese Dinner
  
  White Dog Cafe, 3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia PA 19104
  December 10, 2008, 6:00 pm

  Jeff Roberts will speak at a Local Artisan Cheese Dinner at the White Dog Cafe in Philadelphia on December 10th at 6 pm. Enjoy outstanding American artisan cheeses used in a special four-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Andy Brown. Please call (215) 386-9224 for reservations and more information.

• Jeffrey Roberts at DiBruno Brothers beer dinner
  
  Upstairs at DiBruno Brothers, 1730 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
  December 11, 2008, 5:00 pm

  Jeff Roberts will take part in"Bring Home an American Artisan", a beer and cheese dinner at DiBruno Brothers in Philadelphia on Thursday, December 11th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. DiBruno's Emilio Mignucci will host, while Victory Brewing Company provides the beer. To make reservations and for more information, call 215-665-1659.