House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Room 31)

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

8:45 AM

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

• Jules Gillette, Gillette Amusements

9:30 AM

H.688 - An act relating to pollinator protection

• Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
• Mike Palmer, Owner, French Hill Apiaries
• Charles Mraz, Beekeeper, Middlebury

11:30 AM

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Housekeeping requests

• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Housekeeping requests

• Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
• Dr. Kristin Haas, State Vet, Director, Food Safety, Agency of Agriculture

3:30 AM

Budget Priorities Discussion

Committee discussion and letter to House Appropriations