House Committee on Agriculture (Room 31)

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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

11-001

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

Committee Introductions

• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-002

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

Introductions

• Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

11-003, 11-004, 11-005, 11-006

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Report from Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Overview of Dean Foods Settlement and Report on Agricultural Development Board

• Diane Bothfeld, Senior Agricultural Development Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

12:15 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

"Farm to Plate" Briefing

• Marie Audet, Farmer
  
• Kari Bradley, General Manager, Hunger Mountain Coop
  
• Guy Choiniere, Choiniere Family Farm
  
• Mark Curran, CEO, Black River Produce
  
• Tom Gilbert, Highfields Center for Composting
  
• Vern Grubinger, Vegetable and Berry Specialist, UVM Extension
  
• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  
• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  
• Tara Kelly, Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL)
  
• Alyssa Nathanson, Healthy Food in Health Care Initiative
  
• Kit Perkins, Farm to Plate Coordinator, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  
• Theresa Snow, Vermont Food Bank
  

1:45 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Farm to Plate Followup

• Vern Grubinger, Vegetable and Berry Specialist, UVM Extension
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Bob Rathbun, Chair, Agriculture Development Board
  

3:00 PM

Local Foods Presentation in the Cafeteria

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-007, 11-008, 11-009, 11-010, 11-011

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Introductions

• Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
  
• Louise Calderwood, Project Manager, Vermont Food Venture Center
  
• Patricia Coates, State Director, Rep. Peter Welch
  
• Jenny Nelson, Agriculture Policy Advisor for Sen. Sanders
  
• Art Whitman, Vermont Feed Dealers; Owner, Whitman's Feed Store
  
• Enid Wonnacott, Director, NOFA VT
  

10:40 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Introductions

• Jared Carter, Director, Rural Vermont
  
• Beth Kennett, Liberty Hill Farm, Vermont Farms! Association
  
• George Putnam, President and CEO, Yankee Farm Credit
  

15 minutes after Floor

Introductions

• Linda Berlin, Director, Center for Sustainable Agriculture
  
• Leon Berthiaume, General Manager, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
  
• Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Farmers
  
• Bob Paquin, State Executive Director, Farm Services Agency
  
• Bob Wellington, Senior Vice-President, Agri-Mark Dairy Cooperative
  

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Friday, January 14, 2011

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Hearing Type

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CDs

11-012, 11-013

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

Introductions

• David Boyden, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
  
• Bob Livingston, President, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
  
• Paul Madden, Executive Director, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  
• Rick Marsh, President, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
  
• Phil Wagner, Vermont Beef Producers' Association
  

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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Hearing Type

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CDs

11-014, 11-015, 11-016

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

Committee Discussion

Preparation for Grafton Conference

2:30 PM

Introductions

• Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  

3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Farm to Plate Action Plan

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

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CDs

11-107, 11-018, 11-019

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Biofuel in Vermont

• Roger Rainville, Farmer
  
• Netaka White, Biofuels Director
  

1:00 PM

H.52 - An act relating to the definition of poultry products

• Al Burns, Representative, Department of Health
  
• Chip Hellus, Fowl Mountain Farm, Rabbitry
  
• Rob Litch, Poultry Farmer, Misty Knoll Farm, New Haven
  
• Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Rick Thompson
  
• Bill Thompson, Cavendish Game Birds
  

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Meeting Details

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CDs

11-020, 11-021, 11-022

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Report on Dean Foods Settlement

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:45 AM

Vermont Food Education Every Day: Vermont FEED

• Abbie Nelson, Vermont FEED
  

10:45 AM

Biofuel in Vermont

• John Williamson, State Line Biofuels
  

15 minutes after Floor

Dairy Fees on Fee Bill

• Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan
  
• Rep. William F. Johnson
  

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Friday, January 21, 2011

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Dairy Fees on Fee Bill

• Dan Scruton, Dairy & Energy Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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Standard

CDs

11-24, 25

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

Agriculture in Higher Education

• Josie Davis, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  
• Chris Dutton, Agriculture Department, Vermont Technical College
  
• Thomas Vogelmann, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  

3:00 PM

Agriculture in Higher Education

• Lynn Coale, Superintendent Director, Hannaford Career Center
  
• John Fischer, Director, Secondary and Adult Division, Department of Education
  
• Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension
  
• Charlotte Rosendahl, Faculty in Sustainable Agriculture, Sterling College
  
• Jody Stoddard, Instructor in Sustainable Agriculture, Sterling College
  

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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CDs

11-27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association

• Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association
  

9:30 AM

Dean Foods Lawsuit and Settlement Proposal

10:45 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Committee discussion of "Farm to Plate" strategic plan

1:00 PM

Taste of Place

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Koi Boynton, Ag Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

2:00 PM

H.52 - An act relating to the definition of poultry products

Committee discussion

3:30 AM

Introductions

• Tim Buskey, Vermont Farm Bureau
  

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Friday, January 28, 2011

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Standard

Meeting Record

15 minutes ater Floor

EPA Evaluation of Vermont cleanup plan for Lake Champlain

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

11:00 AM

Report on The Working Landscape Summit

• Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

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CDs

11-34, 35, 36

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

Dean Foods Lawsuit and Settlement Proposal

• Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General
  
• Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Diane Zamos, Staff Attorney, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

2:30 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Committee discussion, Farm to Plate followup

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

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Hearing Type

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CDs

11-37, 38, 39

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Dean Foods Lawsuit and Settlement Proposal

• Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

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Thursday, February 3, 2011

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CDs

11-40, 41, 42, 43

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Report from the State Veterinarian

• Kristin Haas, State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Joel Russo, Assistant State Veterinarian
  

10:30 AM

S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Report on Raw Milk

• Jared Carter, Director, Rural Vermont
  
• Lindsay Harris, Family Cow Farmstand
  

11:30 AM

Agritourism

• Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.52 - An act relating to the definition of poultry products

• John Pilcher, Wilmington Inn, Wilmington, VT
  
• Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

3:30 PM

Farmer Feedback

• Paul Betz, High Ledge Farm
  
• Bill Half, Harvest Hill Farm
  
• Bruce Kaufman, Riverside Farm
  

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Friday, February 4, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-46, 47

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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CDs

11-048, 11-049, 11-050

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

H.52 - An act relating to the definition of poultry products

Committee Discussion

• Tristan Toleno, River View Cafe, Brattleboro
  

2:30 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Food Hubs, Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Tara Kelly, Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL)
  
• Carl Mailler, Great Falls Food Hub
  
• Travis Marcotte, Executive Director, Intervale Center
  
• Glenn McRae, former Executive Director, Intervale Center
  
• Tim Stevenson, Post-Oil Solutions, Brattleboro
  

4:30 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Food Hubs, Farm to Plate Strategic Plan - Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-051, 052, 053, 054

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Aggregation Models, Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Chris Poshpeck, General Manager, Deep Root Cooperative
  

9:30 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Committee discussion -Farm to Plate Strategic Plan: Aggregation Models

10:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Distributors, Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Scott Choiniere, Vice President of Operations, Abbey Group Food Services
  
• Mark Curran, Owner, Black River Produce
  

11:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Distributors, Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Doug Davis, Burlington School District
  
• Jean Hamilton, Food Security and Marketing Coordinator, NOFA VT
  
• Sara Lisniansky, Farm-To-Table Coordinator, Food Works at Two Rivers Center
  

2:30 PM

UVM Extension - Sustainable Agriculture

• Vern Grubinger, Vegetable and Berry Specialist, UVM Extension
  

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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

11-055, 056, 057, 058, 059

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Distribution, Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Allen Freund, Co-owner, Upper Valley Produce
  
• James Gordon, Co-owner, Upper Valley Produce
  

9:15 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Committee discussion - Food Hubs, Aggregation Models, Distributors: Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

9:45 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Food Cooperatives: Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Kari Bradley, General Manager, Hunger Mountain Coop
  
• Glenn Lower, General Manager, Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op
  
• Clem Nilan, General Manager, City Market
  

10:45 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Food Cooperatives: Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Alex Gyori, General Manager, Brattleboro Food Coop
  
• Eli Lesser-Goldsmith, General Manager, Healthy Living Market
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Financing: Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Stacy Burnstein, Project Manager, Castanea Foundation
  
• Nancy Everhart, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  
• Molly Lambert, President, USDA Rural Development
  
• Janice St. Onge, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  
• Ryan Torres, Philanthropic Advisor, Vermont Community Foundation
  

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Friday, February 11, 2011

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Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-060, 11-061

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Agency of Agriculture Budget

• Rep. Kitty Beattie Toll
  

9:00 AM

Regional Agriculture Conference Call

Dean Foods Settlement

15 minutes after Floor

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Committee discussion: Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

1:00 PM

USDA Dairy Advisory Committee

Final hearing via conference call

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-062, 11-063, 11-064

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Slaughterhouses, Humane Certification: Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Holly Tippett, Philanthropic Advisor
  

2:30 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Chris Bailey, Owner, Vermont Smoke and Cure
  
• Tom Bivins, Executive Chef, New England Culinary Institute, President, Vermont Fresh Network
  
• Peter Coleman, Owner, Vermont Salumi
  
• Bob Stannard, Vermont Natural Beef
  
• Paul Stone, Stonewood Farm, Orwell
  

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

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Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-65, 66, 67

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Carl Cushing, Owner, Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing
  
• Royal Larocque, Owner, The Royal Butcher
  

9:45 AM

Agency of Agriculture Budget

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

10:45 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Greg Finch, Franklin Lamb and Pork Diversified Farmer
  

11:15 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

Joint Hearing with Senate Agriculture Committee, Room 11
CDs with Senate Agriculture Committee CDs, 2/16/11.

• Jim Choiniere, Bristol Dairy Farmer
  
• Judy Clark, Applecheek Farm
  
• Cheryl Devos, Dairy farmer, Ferrisburg and Charlotte
  
• Greg Finch, Franklin Lamb and Pork Diversified Farmer
  
• Tara Kelly, Executive Director, Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL)
  
• Alex Wylie, Vermont Land Trust
  

Following the Floor

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

State Employment Training Program and Internship Program - Room 10
Joint hearing with House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
CDs with House Commerce Committee records)

• Lynn Coale, Superintendent Director, Hannaford Career Center
  
• Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  
• Jonathan Kaplan, Adjunct Professor, Lyndon State College
  
• Matt Lash, Marketing and Development Director, IBEW
  
• Thomas Longstreth, Executive Director, ReSource
  
• Pixie Loomis, Learning Works
  

4:00 PM

H.153 - An act relating to human trafficking

• Rachel Weston
  

4:30 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

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CDs

11-068, 11-069, 11-070, 11-071

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Policy: Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

10:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Agriculture education: Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Paul Fonteyn, President, Green Mountain College
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sgt-At-Arms, Adjutant General, State Colleges Trustees and the UVM Trustees.

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 minutes after Floor

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Employment/Internships: Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

2:15 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Slaughter and meat processing: Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Barbara Rochat, Owner, Vermont Quality Meat, Rutland
  
• David Rochat, Owner, Vermont Quality Meat, Rutland
  

4:00 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Employment in Agriculture: Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

• Alyson Eastman, President, Bookends Associates
  

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Meeting Details

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CDs

11-072, 11-073, 11-074

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

• Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  
• Chip Evans, Executive Director, Workforce Development Council
  

10:00 AM

Vermont Seal of Quality

Joint Hearing with Senate Economic Development Committee, Senate Agriculture Committee
CD is with Senate Agriculture Committee CDs of same date.

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

12:45 PM

Conservation Districts

• Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  

1:30 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

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CDs

11-75, 76, 77, 78, 79

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

11:30 AM

Agricultural Fairs: Act 250 Implications

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

2:30 PM

Milk

Raw Milk and Dairy PI Count Report

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Dan Scruton, Dairy & Energy Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-80, 81, 82

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

• Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  

10:15 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Committee discussion

• John Fischer, Director, Secondary and Adult Division, Department of Education
  
• Tom Hark, Founding President, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
  
• David Rogers, Policy Advisor, NOFA - Vermont
  

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

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CDs

11-83, 84, 85, 86

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

• Joe Buley, Farmer, Screamin' Ridge Farm, East Montpelier
  
• Melissa Mazza, Owner-Wholesale Manager, Sam Mazza's Farm Market, Bakery, Greenhouses
  
• Ginger Nickerson, Center for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Vermont
  
• Steve Parise, Agriculture Resources Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Friday, February 25, 2011

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Standard

CDs

11-87, 88

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Agency of Agriculture Budget

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

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Hearing Type

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CDs

11-089, 11-090, 11-091

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

H.303 - An act relating to pet merchants

• Rep. Tony Klein, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  

2:30 PM

Fairs and Field Days

• Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association
  
• Rod Halsted, President, Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association
  
• John Hasen, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  
• Deanna Judkins, President, Lamoille County Field Days
  
• Adam Luneau, Director, Franklin County Field Days
  

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

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CDs

11-092, 11-093, 11-094, 11-095

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Local Food Security

• Joseph Kiefer, Executive Director, Food Works at Two Rivers Center
  

10:45 AM

H.409 - An act relating to the control of invasive plant species

• John Evans
  
• Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist
  

15 minutes after Floor

Current Use

• Darby Bradley, Special Assistant, Vermont Land Trust
  

4:30 PM

H.411 - An act relating to the application of Act 250 to agricultural fairs

• John Hasen, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, March 11, 2011

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CDs

11-96, 97, 98, 99

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

Conservation in Vermont

• Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARMES, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Vicky Drew, State Conservationist
  
• Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  

1:00 PM

Conservation in Vermont

• Heather Darby, Alburg Farmer, Farmers' Watershed Alliance
  
• Paul Madden, Chair, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  
• Roger Rainville, Farmer, Farmers' Watershed Alliance
  

3:30 PM

H.411 - An act relating to the application of Act 250 to agricultural fairs

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-100, 101

Meeting Record

15 minutes after the Floor

H.411 - An act relating to the application of Act 250 to agricultural fairs

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

2:30 PM

Agency of Agriculture Report

• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

3:30 PM

Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee

• Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Lake Champlain Basin Program
  

4:00 PM

H.421 - An act relating to the use and registration of genetically engineered alfalfa seeds in Vermont

• Rep. Christopher Pearson, National Popular Vote
  

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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Hearing Type

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CDs

11-102, 103

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary for Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

3:15 PM

H.411 - An act relating to the application of Act 250 to agricultural fairs

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

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Friday, March 18, 2011

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CDs

11-104

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Regional Agriculture

• Marge Kilkelly , Deputy Director, Council of State Governments
  

9:15 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Northfield
  

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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10:00 AM

FLOOR

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

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Friday, March 25, 2011

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9:00 AM

Regional Agriculture

• Marge Kilkelly , Former Chair & State Senator, Council of State Governments
  

9:30 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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CDs

11-105, 11-106

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

• Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee
  

2:45 PM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

• Sen. Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
  

3:00 PM

Vermont Grape and Wine Council

• Lorraine Berkett, Grape Specialist, UVM Extension
  
• Bob Livingston, President, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
  
• Christine Makris, Brick Cape Vineyard
  

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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Hearing Type

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CDs

11-107, 11-108

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Microdairy infrastructure

• Steven Judge, Owner, Bobwhite Systems
  

9:30 AM

USDA Rural Development Agency of Vermont

• Molly Lambert, President, USDA Rural Development
  

9:45 AM

H.409 - An act relating to the control of invasive plant species

• Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist
  

10:45 AM

Farm First Program

• Steve Dickins, Psychologist-Master, Director of Invest EAP, Farm First
  
• Myra Handy, LICSW, Manager of Clinical and Account Services, Invest EAP, Farm First
  

11:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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CDs

11-109

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion-Priorities

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

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CDs

11-110;11-111

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Web to farm initiative

• Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  
• Chip Evans, Executive Director, Workforce Development Council
  
• Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith
  
• Meghan Sheradin, Executive Director, Vermont Fresh Network
  

10:30 AM

H.409 - An act relating to the control of invasive plant species

• Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Dan Redondo, Board Member, Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association
  

11:30 AM

Agriculture Development Board meets with House Ag Committee

Joint Hearing with Senate Agricuture Committee. CD is with Senate Ag Committee CDs. Room 11; Legislative update and VADB update to legislative committees

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

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CDs

11-112,11-113,11-114

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.409 - An act relating to the control of invasive plant species

• Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

9:00 AM

2+2 Agricultural Education

• Mike Fitzgerald, 2+2 Student, Colchester
  
• Henry Pearl, 2+2 Student, Danville
  
• Claire Stanley, 2+2 Student, East Fairfield
  

9:45 AM

H.411 - An act relating to the application of Act 250 to agricultural fairs

• Rep. Richard Lawrence
  

10:00 AM

Dean Foods Lawsuit and Settlement Proposal

• Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

10:45 AM

Joint Resolution - H2A visas

• Ray Allen, Allenholm Farm
  
• Alyson Eastman, President, Bookends Associates
  
• Paul Harlow, Harlow Farm
  
• Barney Hodges, Sunrise Orchards
  
• David Pierson, Pierson Farm
  

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Friday, April 8, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-115, 116

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Committee discussion

11:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

JRH17 - Joint resolution strongly urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to resume issuing H-2A visas for Jamaican agricultural workers

Committee Discussion

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-117, 11-118

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

H.367 - An act relating to labeling genetically engineered food

• Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Sponsor
  

2:30 PM

JRH17 - Joint resolution strongly urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to resume issuing H-2A visas for Jamaican agricultural workers

• Diane Kurrle, US Apple Association
  
• Monte Lake, US Apple Association
  
• Peter Langrock, Attorney
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-119,11-120,11-121

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

JRH17 - Joint resolution strongly urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to resume issuing H-2A visas for Jamaican agricultural workers

• Ernest Caswell
  
• Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

9:30 AM

JRH17 - Joint resolution strongly urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to resume issuing H-2A visas for Jamaican agricultural workers

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Composting educational material section

• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

15 minutes after Floor

S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Dairy Housekeeping sections

• Jared Carter, Director, Rural Vermont
  
• Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-122,11-123,11-124

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

USDA Dairy Industry Advisory Committee

Discussion of Final Report

• Paul Bourbeau, Member, USDA Dairy Industry Advisory Committee
  

10:15 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

• Debbie Damore, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

11:15 AM

S.99 - An act relating to supporting mobile home ownership, strengthening mobile home parks and preserving affordable housing

EBTs at Farmers' Markets

• Jean Hamilton, Food Security and Marketing Coordinator, NOFA VT
  
• Ames Robb, Department of Children & Families
  

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-125

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

JRH17 - Joint resolution strongly urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to resume issuing H-2A visas for Jamaican agricultural workers

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-126,11-127,11-128

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

To Be Scheduled

• Matt Myers, UVM Extension
  

3:00 PM

JRH17 - Joint resolution strongly urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to resume issuing H-2A visas for Jamaican agricultural workers

3:15 PM

S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

3:30 PM

H.421 - An act relating to the use and registration of genetically engineered alfalfa seeds in Vermont

• Drew Kershen, College of Law, University of Oklahoma School of Law
  

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-129,11-130,11-131, 11-132

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.367 - An act relating to labeling genetically engineered food

• Diane Zamos, Staff Attorney, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

9:30 AM

JRH17 - Joint resolution strongly urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to resume issuing H-2A visas for Jamaican agricultural workers

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

• Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

11:30 AM

Small dairy micro-digesters

Room 11

• John Forcier, President, Forcier Consulting Engineers
  

15 minutes after Floor

S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee discussion

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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-133,11-134,11-135

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

• Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

2:30 PM

H.237 - An act relating to the use value program

• Rep. Alison H. Clarkson
  
• Rep. William F. Johnson
  

3:00 PM

H.367 - An act relating to labeling genetically engineered food

• Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General
  

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Friday, April 22, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-136

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

• Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Dan Scruton, Dairy & Energy Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-137, 138

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

To Be Announced

Students will share with committee their work with migrant farm workers

3:30 PM

H.237 - An act relating to the use value program

• Putnam Blodgett, Vermont Woodlands Association
  
• Darby Bradley, Executive Director, Vermont Land Trust
  
• Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review
  
• John Meyer, Consulting Forester, Current Use Tax Coalition
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-139, 140

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

HR12 - House resolution urging the adoption of state and federal measures to create an effective price support system for Vermont Northeast Marketing Area dairy farmers

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

H.409 - An act relating to the control of invasive plant species

• Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

15 minutes after Floor

Committee Discussion

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-141, 142

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

H.340 - An act relating to prohibiting cruel and inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills

and H. 303, an act Relating to Pet Merchants

• Frank Stanley, Executive Director, VT Traditions Coalition
  

4:00 PM

Agricultural Paradigm Shift

Assimilation vs. Export

• Tim Camisa, CEO, Vermont Organics
  

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Monday, May 2, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-143

Meeting Record

12:00 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Proposed amendment

• Jeff Lively, General Counsel, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-1

Meeting Record

1:15 PM

HR12 - House resolution urging the adoption of state and federal measures to create an effective price support system for Vermont Northeast Marketing Area dairy farmers

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Committee discussion

3:00 PM

Shatney farm incident

• Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-145,11-146

Meeting Record

5:00 PM

S.74 - An act relating to the transferring of the animal spaying and neutering program to the agency of human services

• Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

FLOOR

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Friday, May 6, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-1,12-2,12-3

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

Agency of Agriculture Update

Priorities of the Agency for 2012; Hurricane Irene update.

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Abbey Willard, Local Foods Administrator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion-Priorities

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-4,12-5,12-6

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Report from Washington DC Delegates

• Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
  
• Patricia Coates, State Director, Rep. Peter Welch
  
• Jenny Nelson, Agriculture Policy Advisor for Sen. Sanders
  

2:00 PM

Report on Farm Bill and Hurricane Irene

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Vicky Drew, State Conservationist
  
• Bob Paquin, State Executive Director, Farm Services Agency
  

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-7,12-8

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Conservation Amendments

Briefing on upcoming legislation to clarify rules

• Darby Bradley, Special Assistant, Vermont Land Trust
  

10:30 AM

Dean Farms Settlement, DFA Lawsuit

• Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

11:15 AM

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Mobile Slaughter Unit

• Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Friday, January 6, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-9

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Mobile Slaughter Unit

• Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-10,12-11,12-12

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

Report from Rep. Partridge on State Ag and Rural Leaders (SARL) annual meeting

11:15 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

Farm to Plate Followup

• Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  
• Travis Marcotte, Executive Director, Intervale Center
  

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-13,12-14,12-15,12-16,12-17

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Roger Allbee, Former Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Peter Condaxis, Ryegate Associates
  
• Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  
• Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
  

10:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee Discussion

11:15 AM

Tier Two Raw Goat Milk Production

• Frank Huard, Huard Family Farm, Craftsbury, Vermont
  
• Karen Huard, Huard Family Farm, Craftsbury, Vermont
  
• Dan Scruton, Dairy & Energy Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee discussion

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-018,019,020

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Feed Dealers

• Louise Calderwood, Vermont Feed Dealers
  
• Scott Hodgson, Board Member, Vermont Feed Dealers
  

9:30 AM

Farm to Plate Followup

• Erica Campbell, Program Director, Farm to Plate Program
  

15 Minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing and Vermont Life
  

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-021

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

HR13 - House resolution declaring the inalienable right of all Vermonters to save and grow seeds

• Rep. Eldred French, Town of Shrewsbury
  

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H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee discussion

• Amy Shollenberger, Director, Action Circles
  

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-22,12-23

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-24.12-25,12-26,12-27

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Tim Buskey, Vermont Farm Bureau
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Financial aspects

• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan
  
• Rep. Mollie S. Burke
  

30 minutes after Floor

Compost - New Rules

• Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  

6:30 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

PUBLIC HEARING, Room 11 (2 hours)

• Bob Ackland
  
• Joshua Benes
  
• Mary Berlejung
  
• Bob Bouvier
  
• Dan Breslaw
  
• Renee Carpenter, East Montpelier
  
• Peter Condaxis, Ryegate Associates
  
• Phil Conroy
  
• Joanna Cummings
  
• David Donath
  
• Ted Ferris
  
• Jim Hogue
  
• Steve Justis
  
• Mateo Kehler, Owner, Jasper Hill Farm
  
• James Maroney
  
• Kate McCarthy, Natural Resources Council
  
• Walter Medwid
  
• Michael Rainville
  
• Carl Russell
  
• Charlie Shackleton
  
• Tom Slayton
  
• Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
  
• Kate Wanner, Project Director, Trust for Public Land
  
• David Zuckerman
  

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-30,12-31,12-32,12-33

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office - sections 10 and 11 of bill
  
• Tom Debevoise, Former Chair, Council on the Future of Vermont
  
• Robin Scheu, Director, Addison County Economic Development Corp.
  

11:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Beth Kennett, Liberty Hill Farm, Vermont Farms! Association
  

11:30 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee discussion

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-34

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.545 - An act relating to the use of formaldehyde in the cleaning of domestic animals’ hooves

• Rep. Bert Munger, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-35,12-36,12-37

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

Rural Vermont Report

Raw Milk in Vermont

• Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
  

2:30 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Bob Foster, Composting Association of Vermont
  
• Chris Granstrom, Owner, Lincoln Peak Vineyard
  
• John Roberts, Butterwick Farm
  

4:00 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Forest and forest products aspects of bill

• Bill Sayre, Chair, Forest Policy Task Force
  

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-38,12-39,12-40

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Chris Brooks, Owner, Vermont Wood Pellet Co.
  
• Lisa Johnson, Owner, Yummy Yammy Sweet Potato Dips
  
• Andy Kehler, Owner, Jasper Hill Farm
  
• Rachel Schattman, Local Food Coordinator, Center for Sustainable Agriculture
  
• Theresa Snow, Salvation Farms
  
• Matthew and Michelle Whalen, VT Heritage Farm
  

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-41

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

HR13 - House resolution declaring the inalienable right of all Vermonters to save and grow seeds

• Rep. Eldred French, Town of Shrewsbury
  

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-42,12-43

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

HR13 - House resolution declaring the inalienable right of all Vermonters to save and grow seeds

Committee discussion and vote

10:30 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
  

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-44,12-45,12-46

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Colleen Leonard, Agricultural Policy Administrator-, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

2:30 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Forest Industry

• Ken Gagnon, Gagnon Lumber, Inc.
  
• Michael Rainville, Maple Landmark Woodcraft
  
• Kathleen Wanner, Executive Director, Vermont Woodlands Association and Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association
  

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-47,12-48,12-49,12-50

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association

Members of the organization meet with committee members

• Donna Camber, Caledonia County Fair
  
• Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association
  
• David Grimm, General Manager, Champlain Valley Exposition
  
• Mike Tetreault, Board Member, Orleans County Fair
  

9:30 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Forest industry

• Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
  
• Eric Hanson, Rutland County Forester
  
• John Meyer, Consulting Forester, Current Use Tax Coalition
  

10:30 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Scott Buckingham, Public Policy Committee, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  

11:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee discussion

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Review and Mark-up of Bill

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-51,12-52,12-53

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.610 - An act relating to the sale of invasive plants

introduction of bill

• Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Bill Sponsor
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee discussion

1:00 PM

Vermont Agricultural Development Board

Report and comments on H.496

• Leonard Bull, Chair, Vermont Agricultural Development Board
  

2:00 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Forest industry

• Derrick Clifford, Owner, Clifford Logging
  
• Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  

2:30 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Mark-up of Bill

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, February 3, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-54

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

committee discussion

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-55. 12-56.12-57

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

2:30 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Ted Ferris
  

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-58, 12-59, 12-60

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Flood Hazard Planning & Riparian Protection

Joint hearing Room 11. CD's are in House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources

• Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARMES, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Bill Howland, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program
  
• Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Angela Magara, FEMA
  
• Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  
• Caitrin Noel, Gravel Guild
  
• Ron Rhodes, Connecticut River Watershed Council
  
• Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  
• Ann Smith, Friends of Winooski
  
• Susan Warren, Section Chief of Lakes & Ponds Management, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
  

3:00 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Eric Deluca, Agriculture Innovation Center
  
• Dan Smith, Agriculture Innovation Center
  

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-061,062,063

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

10:30 AM

Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2012

• Jessica Hyman, Executive Director, Friends of Burlington Gardens & VT Community Garden Network
  

11:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-64

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

Agency of Agriculture Budget

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-65,12-66,12-67

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

New England Ag and Feed Alliance

• Louise Calderwood, Project Manager, Vermont Feed Dealers
  
• Art Whitman, President, Vermont Feed Dealers; Owner, Whitman's Feed Store
  

11:30 AM

Jobs Bill

Review results of Agriculture Section

• Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

2:30 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

3:30 PM

Dairy Farmers Meet with Legislators

Room 10

• Marie Audette
  
• Marie Audette
  
• Jim Bushey, President, Feed Commodities International
  
• Cindy Crawford
  
• Paul Doton
  
• Bob Foster, Composting Association of Vermont
  
• Tom Gates
  
• Clement Gervais
  
• Scott Hodson
  
• Harold Horigan
  
• Mark Mordasky
  
• Rebecca Morgan
  
• Brendan O'Neill, Migrant Justice
  
• Art Provencher
  
• Art Provencher
  
• Robin Reed
  
• Robin Reed
  
• Miles Tudholt
  
• Paul Wagner
  

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-68,12-69

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

TMDL

Joint Hearing, Room 11 CDs with House FIsh, Wildlife and Water Resources committee

• Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  
• Kari Dolan, River Corridor & Floodplain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  
• David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Stephen Perkins, Director Ecosystem Protection, EPA
  
• Eric Smeltzer, State Limnologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
  

11:30 AM

Jobs Bill

Grant recipients will meet committee

• Jon Cohen, Deep Meadow Farm, Weathersfield
  
• Royal Larocque, Owner, The Royal Butcher
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

3:00 PM

Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee

Joint hearing, Room 11

• Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee
  

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-70,12-71,12-72

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Report of the Biomass Energy Development Working Group

Room 11: Joint meeting with House Natural Resources & Energy and Senate Natural Resources Committees. CDs with Biomass Study Committee

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jamey Fidel, Member, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  
• Bill Kropelin, Member, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  
• Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  
• Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Robert Turner, Member, Modeling subcommittee
  

9:30 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Ela Chapin, Farm Viability Enhancement Program, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  

10:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee discussion

following Assembly

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Friday, February 17, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-73,12-74

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee discussion

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-75,12-76,12-77

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee discussion

15 minutes after Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

2:30 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-78,12-79,12-80,12-81

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

committee discussion

10:45 AM

Agency of Agriculture Report: GE Seed Sales in Vermont

• Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

15 minutes after Floor

Agency of Agriculture Budget

Committee discussion

• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-82

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Committee vote

11:15 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Board: Review of Current Conservation Initiatives

Room 11. Joint hearing with Senate Agriculture Committee. CDs with Senate Ag Committee.

• Alice Allen, Dairy farmer, Newbury
  
• Christine Bourque, Blue Heron Farm, Grand Isle
  
• Jon Cohen, Deep Meadow Farm, Weathersfield
  
• Mandy Hulett, Deer Flats Farm, Pawlet
  
• Cy Nelson, Dairy farmer, Canaan
  
• Alex Wylie, Vermont Land Trust
  

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-83,12-84,12-85

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Rep. Kate Webb, Shelburne
  

-

H.700 - An act relating to curbing the spread of invasive plant species

• Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Bill Sponsor
  
• Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Bill Sponsor
  
• Rep. Adam Greshin, Town of Warren
  

2:30 PM

Livestock standards

Report from Vermont Livestock Care Standards Advisory Council

• Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green MT. Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc
  
• Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

3:30 PM

H.728 - An act relating to the humane treatment and slaughter of animals

• Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Bill Sponsor
  
• Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-86,12-87

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Tier Two Reporting Requirements for Chemicals used on the Farm

• Richard Bronson, Department of Public Safety
  
• Annie MacMillan, Agrichemical Toxicologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

9:30 AM

Invasive plants

• Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

11:00 AM

H2A State taxes; Audit of Agribusinesses

• Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
  
• Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.733 - An act relating to the liability of owners of genetically engineered seed

• Rep. Eldred French, Town of Shrewsbury
  

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-088,089,090

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.774 - An act relating to meat inspection, delivery of liquid fuels, dairy operations, and animal foot baths

Formaldehyde on the Farm

• Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Jim Leland, ARM and Lab Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

9:30 AM

H.774 - An act relating to meat inspection, delivery of liquid fuels, dairy operations, and animal foot baths

Itinerant Custom Slaughter

• Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

10:00 AM

H.774 - An act relating to meat inspection, delivery of liquid fuels, dairy operations, and animal foot baths

Mobile Poultry Unit Funds

• Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

10:15 AM

Vermont Technical College

• Phil Conroy, President, Vermont Technical College
  

11:00 AM

UVM Extension Report

• Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.728 - An act relating to the humane treatment and slaughter of animals

Committee discussion

3:30 AM

UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

• Thomas Vogelmann, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  

4:15 PM

H.728 - An act relating to the humane treatment and slaughter of animals

Committee discussion

• Diane Zamos, Staff Attorney, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Friday, March 2, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-091,092

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

H.340 - An act relating to prohibiting cruel and inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills

• Deb Brown, Federation of Dog Clubs
  
• Dan Scruton, Dairy & Energy Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Frank Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  

10:30 AM

H.774 - An act relating to meat inspection, delivery of liquid fuels, dairy operations, and animal foot baths

• Diane Zamos, Staff Attorney, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

11:15 AM

H.303 - An act relating to pet merchants

-

H.340 - An act relating to prohibiting cruel and inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills

• JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  
• Deb Brown, Federation of Dog Clubs
  
• Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Pamela Kraus, Vermont Spay Neuter Clinic
  
• Tim Meehan, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  
• Frank Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-93,12-94,12-95

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

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

2:30 PM

H.774 - An act relating to meat inspection, delivery of liquid fuels, dairy operations, and animal foot baths

Mobile poultry unit

• Christa Alexander, Jericho Settlers Farm
  
• John Clark, Applecheek Farm
  
• Paul Feenan, Food and Farm Program Coordinator, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  
• Ugo Gervais, Savage Gardens
  
• Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  
• Nancy LaRowe, Hogwash Farm
  
• Fern and Jennifer Royer, Sunshine Acres
  
• Eric Rozendaal, Rockville Farm, Starksboro
  
• John Smith, Fuller Mountain Farm, No. Ferrisburg
  

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-96,12-97,12-98

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

10:00 AM

H.774 - An act relating to meat inspection, delivery of liquid fuels, dairy operations, and animal foot baths

• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-99,12-100,12-101,12-102

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Dr. Michael Hansen, Senior Staff Scientist, Consumers Union
  
• David Zuckerman, Former Representative
  

11:00 AM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Gary Hirshberg, Founder and former CEO, Stonyfield Farms
  

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-103,12-104,12-105

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.774 - An act relating to meat inspection, delivery of liquid fuels, dairy operations, and animal foot baths

• Louise Calderwood, Vermont Feed Dealers
  
• Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Tim Buskey, Administrator, Vermont Farm Bureau
  
• Greg Costa, Grocery Manufacturers Association
  
• Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  
• Rep. William F. Johnson
  
• Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Biotechnology Industry Organization
  

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-106,12-107

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.779 - An act relating to the water quality of state surface waters

• Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  
• Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  

10:45 AM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-108,12-109

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-110, 12-111

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

2+2 Agricultural Education

Agricultural education collaboration between UVM and VTC

• Ashley Beaudoin, Jeffersonville, VT
  
• John Franklin, Guilford, VT
  
• Nick Manning, Fairfield,VT
  

9:30 AM

On-Farm Slaughter Regulation

Report from Vermont Agricultural Development Board

• Darby Bradley, Vermont Land Trust
  
• Paul Harlow, Harlow Farm
  
• Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
  

10:45 AM

Farmers' Markets

• Erin Buckwalter, Marketing and Food Access Coordinator, NOFA - Vermont
  
• Jon Cohen, President, Vermont Farmers' Market Association
  

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-112.12-113

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

School and community nutrition

• Laurie Colgan, Child And Adult Care Food Program, Child Nutrition Programs
  
• Renee Richardson, Director, Department of Children & Families
  
• Ames Robb, Department of Children & Families
  

10:00 AM

Farm to School

• Amy Gifford, Farm to School Coordinator, Richmond Elementary School
  
• Abbie Nelson, Co-Director, Vermont FEED
  

10:45 AM

School and community nutrition

• Keenan Haley, Teacher, Sharon Elementary School
  
• Barrett Williams, Principal, Sharon Elementary School
  

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Friday, March 30, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

FLOOR

15 minutes after Floor

To Be Scheduled

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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

Town Meeting Week

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

• Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  
• Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Bill Sponsor
  
• Henry Marckres, Chief of Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

2:30 PM

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

• Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Ken Bushee, Ex-Director, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
  
• Bill Clark, Past President, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
  
• Jacques Couture, Chair, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association Board of Directors
  
• Sam Cutting, President, Dakin Farm
  
• David Fulino, Starksboro Sugar Makers
  
• Ed Griffith, Danby, Vermont Sugarmaker
  
• David Marvin, Butternut Mountain Farm
  
• Ed Merrow, Industrial Committee, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
  
• Justin Poulin, Eaton's Sugar House Restaurant and Country Store
  
• Amy Trubek, Department of Nutrition Food Sciences, University of Vermont
  
• Bob Wood, President, Rutland County Maple Sugar Makers
  
• Helen Wood
  

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

Town Meeting Week

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Cathy Bacon, Freedom Foods
  
• Whip Burks, Vermont Harvest Speciality Foods
  
• Francie Caccavo, Olivia's Crouton Co.
  
• Jerry Greenfield, Ben and Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
  
• Sara Newmark, Director of Sustainability, New Chapter, Inc.
  

10:30 AM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Mel Fields, Birnn Chocolates of Vermont
  
• Robert Merker, Food and Drug Administration
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Joe Bosson, Founder, Vermont Bean Crafters
  
• Morilla Devost, Transformation One
  
• Jane Kolodinsky, Chair, Community Development and Applied Economics Department, University of Vermont
  
• Jack Lazor, Butterworks Farm
  

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

Town Meeting Week

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.238 - An act relating to a study on access to driving privileges in Vermont

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  

9:00 AM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Kye Cochran, Manager, Upper Valley Food Coop
  
• Rachel Lattimore, Partner, Arent Fox Law Firm
  
• David Rogers, Policy Advisor, NOFA - Vermont
  
• George Schenk, American Flatbread
  
• Jeff Weinstein, Two Guys from Vermont
  

3:00 PM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Janet Anderson, Former Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Dvision, Office of Pesticide Program, EPA
  
• Brent Beidler, Beidler Family Farm
  
• Steven Drucker, Executive Director, Alliance for Bio-Integrity
  
• Ken Roseboro, Editor, The Non-GMO Sourcebook and Report
  

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-126,12-127

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• David Rogers, Policy Advisor, NOFA - Vermont
  

3:00 PM

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

Committee discussion

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-128,12-129,12-130,12-131

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Jeffrey Smith, Author, "Seeds of Deception"
  

9:30 AM

S.142 - An act relating to pet merchants

• JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  
• Deb Brown, Federation of Dog Clubs
  
• Virginia Clark, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
  

11:00 AM

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

• David Marvin, Butternut Mountain Farm
  
• Tim Wilmot, Chair, Certification Committee
  

15 minutes after Floor

S.142 - An act relating to pet merchants

Committee discussion

• Kristin Haas, State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-132,12-133,12-134,12-135,12-136

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

2+2 Agricultural Education

• Ryan Carabeau, Tinmouth
  
• Cameron Clark, Williston
  

9:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

• Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

10:45 AM

S.142 - An act relating to pet merchants

• Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

2:00 PM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

• Ronald Kleinman, Phyician-In-Chief, MassGeneral Hospital for Children
  

6:30 PM

Public Hearing

Public Comment on H.722-An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering.House Chamber, 6:30-8:30 PM.

• Susanne Abettie
  
• Will Allen
  
• Christine Armiger
  
• Mike Bald
  
• Margaret Barten-Hagen
  
• Nancy Benz
  
• Robert Benz
  
• Jacques Berchten
  
• Mary Berlegung
  
• Julie Bete
  
• Scott Bevins
  
• Stuart Blood
  
• Judy Bowder
  
• Rita Brown
  
• Cynthia Brush-Pires
  
• Cat Buxton
  
• Mary Cain
  
• Beth Champagne
  
• Kathy Ciarimboli
  
• John Clark
  
• Rocio Clark
  
• Finn Cleary
  
• Kye Cochran
  
• David Conner
  
• Ross Conrad
  
• Rich Conte
  
• Anne Cromley
  
• Taylor Curtis
  
• Zach Daugherty
  
• Sylvia Davatz
  
• Linda Day-Martin
  
• Brigette Derel
  
• S'ra DeSantis
  
• Elizabeth Dion
  
• Josh Donabedian
  
• Aimee Duplissis
  
• Ben Eastwood
  
• Alice Eckles
  
• Gail England
  
• Sonja Ennis
  
• Matthew Ennis
  
• Danielle Field
  
• Doug Flack
  
• Khris Flack
  
• Brian Fleisher
  
• Steph Folsom
  
• Jennifer French
  
• Peter Garritano
  
• Amber Gillespie
  
• Michael Granger
  
• Megan Hall
  
• Jeremy Hansen
  
• Tracy Hewitt
  
• Jim Hogue
  
• Maureen Hurley
  
• Barry Kade
  
• Patty Kenyon
  
• Anne Krauss
  
• Kathleen Krevetski
  
• George Kurzon
  
• Laurie Larson
  
• Lorelei Looker
  
• Peggy Luhrs
  
• Morgan MacIver
  
• Linda Maloney
  
• James Maroney
  
• Stephanie Mattson
  
• Lisa McCrory
  
• Leyte McNealus
  
• Chris Miller
  
• Jim Minnich
  
• Sally Mole
  
• Tim Moore
  
• Joel Morton
  
• Rachel Nevitt
  
• Judith Persin
  
• Polly Pierce
  
• Duncan Pogue
  
• Bradley Rauch
  
• William Robb
  
• Sue Robinson
  
• Robitaille Robitaille
  
• Andy Rosen
  
• Janet Schneider
  
• Paula Schramm
  
• Jennifer Schump
  
• Lee Shen
  
• Eric Shenholm
  
• Falco Shilling
  
• Jennifer Snow
  
• Theresa Snow
  
• Katie Spring
  
• Marshall Squire
  
• Emma Steever
  
• Daniel Stein
  
• Tim Stevenson
  
• James Tabbert
  
• Alexandra Thayer
  
• Jay Tisbert
  
• Anne Tisbert
  
• Brian Tokar
  
• Sara Vecci
  
• Mathew Vogel
  
• Al Walskey
  
• Rebecca Weber
  
• Ruthellen Weston
  
• Laura Ziegler
  

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-137,12-138,12-139,12-140,12-141

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

Committee discussion

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-142,12-143

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

Committee discussion

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

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-144,12-145,12-146

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

Committee discussion

15 minutes after Floor

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

Committee discussion

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-147,12-148,12-149

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

Committee discussion

• Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

15 minutes after Floor

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

Committee discussion

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Friday, April 20, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-150,12-151

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

H.722 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering

Committee discussion

15 minutes after Floor

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

Committee discussion

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-152,12-153,12-154

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

2:30 PM

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

Committee discussion

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-155,12-156,12-157

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

• Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  
• Ginger Nickerson, Center for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Vermont
  

15 minutes after floor

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

• John Kingston, Butternut Mountain Farm
  
• Ellie Valentine, Butternut Mountain Farm
  

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-158

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

• Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  

9:00 AM

S.142 - An act relating to pet merchants

• JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  
• Deb Brown, Federation of Dog Clubs
  
• Tim Meehan, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  

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Friday, April 27, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-159,12-160

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

• Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  
• Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

15 minutes after floor

S.239 - An act relating to ensuring the humane treatment and slaughter of animals

Jane Clifford testified on behalf of herself and Tim Buskey, Vermont Farm Bureau

• Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green MT. Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, Inc
  

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-161

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

Committee discussion and vote

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Monday, April 30, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

Senate EDHGA

Meeting Record

15 minutes after Floor

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Conference Committee. Room 27 (CDs with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs)

8:30 AM

Mobile Slaughter Unit

• Mark Smith, Green Pasture Meats
  

9:00 AM

On farm pasteurization

• Steven Judge, Owner, Bobwhite Systems
  

15 minutes after Senate Floor

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Conference Committee. Room 27, (CDs with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs)

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

Senate EDHGA

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

H.496 - An act relating to preserving Vermont’s working landscape

Conference Committee. Room 27. (CDs in Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs)

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

following Floor

Committee Discussion

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