House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Room 31)

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

9:30 AM

H.780 - An act relating to portable rides at agricultural fairs, field days, and other similar events

• Scott Miller, Owner, Miller Amusements

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

Following caucuses

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

H.750 - An act relating to providing financial assistance for animal-welfare-certified producers in Vermont

• Representative Samuel Young, Sponsor

1:15 PM

H.750 - An act relating to providing financial assistance for animal-welfare-certified producers in Vermont

• Kara Shannon, ASPCA
• Robert Fireovid, Health Hero Farm

1:45 PM

Forestry issues

• Elizabeth Hunt, Current Use Program Chief
• Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
• Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
• Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council

3:00 PM

H.661 - An act relating to regenerative organic farming

• Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
• Seth Gardner, Dairy farmer, McNight Farm
• Richard Hall, Board member and Fairmont Farm Owner, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
• Maddy Monty Kempner, NOFA VT