S.351 (Act 138)

An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Sponsors:

Last Recorded Action: 6/26/2020 - Senate Message, Signed by Governor July 2, 2020

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2019-2020

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

10:30 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Update: Overview of federal COVID-19 money for agriculture; farmers markets and essential workers list; H2A seasonal workers program; federal farm insurance marginal protetion program.

Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Laura Ginsburg, Agricultural Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kyle Harris, Agricultural Development Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

11:30 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

continuation of update

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

10:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Update: milk processors capacity; community gardens; farmers markets ability to open; testing of sludge for hearvy metals; H2A workers program status.

Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Cary Giguere, Policy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
John Snell, Board Member, Montpelier Farmers Market
Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA VT
Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

11:30 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Update

Chuck Ross, Director, University of Vermont Extension

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

10:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Vermont Food Systems

Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund

10:40 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Farmers Markets

Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA VT

11:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Dairy supply management

Catherine DeRonde, Senior Economist, Agri-Mark
Leon Berthiaume, CEO, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

10:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Migrant farm workers

Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice
Jose Ignacio De La Cruz, Dairy Worker
Dan Baker, Professor, UVM
Julia Doucet, Outreach Nurse and Nurse Case Manager, Open Door Clinic, Middlebury
Sarah Kleinman, Extension Director of 4-H, Farmworker, and Family Education Programs, University of Vermont Extension
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Congressional delegation

Ryan McLaren, Outreach Representative, Office of Congressman Peter Welch
Erica Campbell, Outreach Representative, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Conservation, Energy and Natural Resources, Office of Sen. Leahy

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

10:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Migrant workers; Dairy issues

Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Bill Rowell, Chair of Board, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
Amanda St. Pierre, Executive Director, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 1, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

8:30 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Support for farmers in Vermont

Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA VT
Hannah Sessions, Owner, Blue Ledge Farm, Leicester
Paul Stone, Owner, Stonewood Farm, Orwell
Brian Kemp, President, Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
Will Stevens, Owner, Golden Russet Farm
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Erickson, Professor, University of Vermont

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

9:30 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Update from Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Status of Farmers Markets

Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

10:15 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Impact on migrant workers

Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration

10:45 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Regional Food Supply and the Future of Farming in Vermont

Jon Erickson, Professor, University of Vermont

Friday, May 8, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

10:30 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Monday, May 11, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

9:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Effects on farm community

Heather Darby, Agronomy Specialist, UVM Extension
Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association
Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
Andrea Stander, Policy Consultant, Rural Vermont
Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA VT
Brian Kemp, President, Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
Bill Rowell, Chair of Board, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
Steven Reviczky, Executive Director, Vermont Farm Bureau

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

9:30 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Agricultural industry financial challenges

Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority

10:30 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Nancy Everhart, Agricultural Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Ela Chapin, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

9:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

farmer support

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, May 22, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

-

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Farm aid

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

9:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Food security; Governor's proposals

Betsy Rosenbluth, Vermont FEED Project Director, Vermont Farm to School Network
Caroline Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
Andrea Stander, Policy Consultant, Rural Vermont
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 29, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

10:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Farm support

Darlene Reynolds, DFA Farmer of the Year for 2019, Crossroads Dairy
Denna Benjamin, Riverview Farm, Franklin
Will Gladstone, Newmont Farm, Bradford
Amanda St. Pierre, Executive Director, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
Bill Rowell, Chair of Board, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

9:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Committee discussion: Farm support package

E.B. Flory, Dairy Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

9:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Ela Chapin, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Nick Richardson, President & CEO, Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

15 minutes after Adjournment

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Committee discussion on aid to farmers

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

5:00 PM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Committee discussion and vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

-

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

committee discussion

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

9:30 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, , House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:00 PM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, June 19, 2020

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

-

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Sen. Robert Starr, Essex/Orleans Counties
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, June 19, 2020

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

After Floor

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Proposed Amendment

Rep. James Gregoire, Franklin District

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

8:30 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Amendment to S.351

Rep. James Gregoire, Sponsor of amendment, Franklin District
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Charles Conquest, Reporter of Amendment, House Committee on Appropriations

following House adjournment

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Agriculture

11:00 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

8:40 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Committee Discussion

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

proposed amendment

Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry