Senate Committee on Agriculture Room 28

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

9:00 AM

Federal Delegation

Introductions and updates

• Will Stevens, Outreach Representative, Sen. Bernie Sanders
• Ryan McLaren, Outreach Representative, Sen. Peter Welch
• David Scherr, State Director, Rep. Becca Balint
• Morgan Nichols, Community Liaison/Constituent Service Representative, Rep. Becca Balint

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Cannabis Regulation

• John Rodgers, Vermont Farmers Hemp Company, West Glover, VT
• Adam "Tito" Gross, Bern Living Organics
• Jesse Lukas, Owner, Boreas Ventures
• Geoffrey Pizzutillo, Executive Director and CoFounder, Vermont Growers Association
• James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board

12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns