Senate Committee on Agriculture Room 28

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

9:00 AM

23-0138 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities

• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Amber Perry, Policy Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
• Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
• Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance

9:30 AM

H.205 - An act relating to establishing the Small Farmer Diversification and Transition Program

• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget

• Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
• Kristina Sweet, Assistant Director of Agricultural Development, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
• Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns