Senate Committee on Agriculture (Room 26)

Thursday, March 11, 2010

9:00 AM

S.207 - An act relating to preliminary incubation testing of milk; raw milk quality study and report; and unlawful cutting of trees

• Bob Stoddart, Senior VP, Member Services, Agri-Mark Dairy Cooperative
• Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative, Inc.

9:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to promoting health care coverage for farmers

• Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:45 AM

S.264 - An act relating to stop and hauling charges

• Dan Scruton, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:45 AM

S.295 - An act relating to agricultural development, including agency positions and creation of development board; establishment of livestock care standards; operation of commercial slaughter facilities; animal rescue organizations; and health certificates for importation of certain animals

• Kasey Bryan, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

11:30 AM

Farm to School

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
• Abbie Nelson, Vermont FEED
• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office