2015-2016 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Agriculture and Forest Products (Room 31)
The House Committee on Agriculture and Forest Products considers matters relating to agriculture and forest products and their markets.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportFriday, January 9, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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Introductions
Agency of Agriculture Staff
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
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Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-1, 2, 3
Meeting Record
- 10:45 AM
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Introductions
Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Kim Greenwood, Water Program Director & Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 11:30 AM
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Introductions
Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association
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Kathleen Wanner, Executive Director, Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association
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Kathleen Wanner, Executive Director, Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association
- 2:30 PM
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Introductions
Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Falko Schilling, Consumer Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- 3:15 PM
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Introductions
Center for an Agricultural Economy
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Sarah Waring, Executive Director, Center for an Agricultural Economy
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Sarah Waring, Executive Director, Center for an Agricultural Economy
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-4, 5, 6, 7
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Agricultural Finance
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Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
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Ted Brady, State Director VT/NH, USDA Rural Development
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Bob Paquin, State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency
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George Putnam, President and CEO, Yankee Farm Credit
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Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
- 10:20 AM
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Introductions
Feed Dealers
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Louise Calderwood, Project Manager, Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance
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Marty Waterman, Vermont Feed Dealers and Manufacturers Association
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Art Whitman, Past President, Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance
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Louise Calderwood, Project Manager, Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance
- Following press conference
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Agricultural Research
Presentation on Results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Scott Sawyer, Research and Evaluation Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 3:30 PM
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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
USDA Grant to Vermont
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 4:00 PM
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Introductions
UVM Extension and Farmers Watershed Alliance
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Heather Darby, Alburg Farmer, UVM Extension
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Tim Magnant, Bridgeview Farm, Franklin County
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Darlene Reynolds, President, Farmers Watershed Alliance
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Heather Darby, Alburg Farmer, UVM Extension
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-8, 9, 10
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Introductions
Rural Vermont
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Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
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Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
- 9:25 AM
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Introductions
Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
- 11:00 AM
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Agricultural Education
University of Vermont Extension
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Linda Berlin, Director, Center for Sustainable Agriculture
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Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension
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Linda Berlin, Director, Center for Sustainable Agriculture
- 1:30 PM
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Introductions
DairyVision
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Jackie Folsom, Executive Director, DairyVision
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Jackie Folsom, Executive Director, DairyVision
- 1:40 PM
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Introductions
Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
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Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
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Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
- Following Joint Assembly
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Introductions
Northeast Organic Farming Organization of Vermont
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Maddie Monty, Policy Advisor, NOFA-Vermont
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Abbie Nelson, Ag. Education Coordinator NOFA Vermont and Vermont FEED Program Director
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Maddie Monty, Policy Advisor, NOFA-Vermont
Friday, January 16, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-11, 12
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Vermont Farm Bureau
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Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 10:30 AM
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Introductions
Federal Legislators' State Representatives
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Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
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Patricia Coates, State Director, Rep. Peter Welch
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Jenny Nelson, Agriculture Policy Advisor for Sen. Sanders
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Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-13, 14, 15
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Committee Discussion
- 11:00 AM
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Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Ela Chapin, Farm Viability Enhancement Program, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Ethan Parke, Director of Conservation Assessment and Analysis, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Ela Chapin, Farm Viability Enhancement Program, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 2:30 PM
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Vermont Agricultural and Forest Products Development Board
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Lynn Coale, Chair, Vermont Agricultural and Forest Products Development Board
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Lynn Coale, Chair, Vermont Agricultural and Forest Products Development Board
- 3:15 PM
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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-16, 17, 18, 19
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
Lake Champlain Committee
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Lori Fisher, Executive Director, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlains Future
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Lori Fisher, Executive Director, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlains Future
- 9:30 AM
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Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
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Shawn Gingue, Dairy farmer, Farmers Watershed Alliance
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Alisha Sawyer, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
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Denise Smith, Executive Director, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
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Amanda St. Pierre, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
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Shawn Gingue, Dairy farmer, Farmers Watershed Alliance
- 10:00 AM
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Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition
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Jeff Carter, UVM Extension
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Eric Clifford, President, Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition
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Tim Kayhart, Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition
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Brian Kemp, Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition
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Jeff Carter, UVM Extension
- 10:45 AM
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Introductions
Vermont Farms!
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Beth Kennett, Liberty Hill Farm, Vermont Farms!
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Beth Kennett, Liberty Hill Farm, Vermont Farms!
- 11:10 AM
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Introductions
Vermont Grass Farmers Association
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Jenn Colby, Vermont Grass Farmers Association
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Jenn Colby, Vermont Grass Farmers Association
- 11:35 AM
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Introductions
RAFFL: Rutland Area Farm and Food Link
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Tara Kelly, Executive Director, RAFFL
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Tara Kelly, Executive Director, RAFFL
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Introductions
Vermont Cheese Council
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Tom Bivins, Executive Director, Vermont Cheese Council
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Tom Bivins, Executive Director, Vermont Cheese Council
- 3:00 PM
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Introductions
Vermont Traditions Coalition
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Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
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Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
- 3:30 PM
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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
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David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-20, 21, 22, 23
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Food Safety
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Ginger Nickerson, Center for Sustainable Agriculture
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Ginger Nickerson, Center for Sustainable Agriculture
- 9:25 AM
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Introductions
Vermont Specialty Foods Association
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Jack Gilbert, Board President, Vermont Specialty Foods Association
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Jim Harrison, Vermont Specialty Foods Association
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Jack Gilbert, Board President, Vermont Specialty Foods Association
- 9:45 AM
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Vermont Fresh Network
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Meghan Sheradin, Executive Director, Vermont Fresh Network
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Meghan Sheradin, Executive Director, Vermont Fresh Network
- 10:45 AM
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Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
Joint meeting House and Senate Agriculture Committees
Room 31-
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Working Lands Coalition
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Colleen Goodridge, Owner, Goodridge Lumber
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Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Helm Nottermann, Owner, Snug Valley Farm
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Paul Costello, Executive Director, Working Lands Coalition
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Introductions
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association
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Roger Brown, Chair, Industry Committee, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association
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Matt Gordon, Executive Director, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association
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Roger Brown, Chair, Industry Committee, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association
- 2:15 PM
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Introductions
Vermont Grape and Wine Council
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John McCann, Co-Legislative Chair, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
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John McCann, Co-Legislative Chair, Vermont Grape and Wine Council
- 2:45 PM
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Introductions
Vermont Beekeepers Association
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Kim Greenwood, Immediate Past President, Vermont Beekeepers Association
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Bill Mares, Past President, Vermont Beekeepers Association
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Kim Greenwood, Immediate Past President, Vermont Beekeepers Association
Friday, January 23, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-24, 25, 26
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Farm to Plate Report
Joint Hearing with Senate Agriculture Committee.
Room 10-
Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Project Manager, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Jenn Colby, Vermont Grass Farmers Association
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Janet McLaughlin, Special Projects Director, Vermont Community Foundation
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Lisa Ransom, Owner, Grow Compost of Vermont
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Food Bank
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Sarah Waring, Executive Director, Center for an Agricultural Economy
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Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Project Manager, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 12:45 PM
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Committee Discussion
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-27, 28
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Introductions
NOFA-Vermont
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Erin Buckwalter, Community Food Security and Direct Marketing Coordinator, NOFA VT
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Sam Fuller, Technical Assistance Administrator, NOFA - Vermont
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Erin Buckwalter, Community Food Security and Direct Marketing Coordinator, NOFA VT
- 11:30 AM
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H.27 - An act relating to implementation of best management practices
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Rep. Robert Krebs, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
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Rep. Robert Krebs, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
- 2:30 PM
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Miscellaneous Tax Bill
Agricultural fees
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Devon Green, Special Counsel for Tax Legislation, Agency of Administration
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Devon Green, Special Counsel for Tax Legislation, Agency of Administration
- 3:30 PM
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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
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Julie Moore, Water Resources Engineer, Stone Environmental, Inc.
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Julie Moore, Water Resources Engineer, Stone Environmental, Inc.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-29, 30, 31
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.52 - An act relating to exceptions for inspection of poultry slaughtering
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Rep. Patricia Komline
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Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
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Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Patricia Komline
- 10:00 AM
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
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Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
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Marli Rupe, Agriculture Water Quality Specialist, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Lake Champlain Basin Program
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Bill Howland, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program
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Bill Howland, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Basin Program
Friday, January 30, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-32, 33
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Vermont Technical College
Update
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Chris Dutton, Associate Professor, Vermont Technical College
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Chris Dutton, Associate Professor, Vermont Technical College
- 11:00 AM
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University of Vermont
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Josie Davis, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Thomas Vogelmann, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Josie Davis, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- 12:45 PM
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Committee Discussion
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-34, 35, 36
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Vermont Fairs Association
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Chris Ashby, Champlain Valley Exposition
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Show
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Jeff Goodwin, Caledonia County Fair
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Jason Sicard, Orleans County Fair
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Chris Ashby, Champlain Valley Exposition
- 11:15 AM
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Update
Slaughterhouses and meat processing in Vermont
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Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 2:30 PM
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H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
Update on Vermont's Raw Milk Law
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Kalyn Campbell, Family Cow Farm
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Frank Huard, Huard Family Farm
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Lisa Kaiman, Jersey Girls Farm
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Rich Larson, Larson Farm
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Nate Rogers, Rogers Farmstead
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Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
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Kalyn Campbell, Family Cow Farm
- 4:00 PM
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Introductions
Vermont Beef Producers Association
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Phil Wagner, Vermont Beef Producers Association
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Phil Wagner, Vermont Beef Producers Association
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-37, 38, 39, 40
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:45 AM
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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 15 minutes after Floor
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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-41, 42, 43, 44
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:30 AM
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Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee (VTCAC) on the Future of Lake Champlain
2015 Lake Champlain Action Plan
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James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
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Julie Moore, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
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Sheri Young, Member, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
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James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
- 2:00 PM
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Ag Lab Building
Joint Hearing with House Corrections and Institutions.
Room 10-
Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
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Michael Kuhn, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
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Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
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Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
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Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Michelle Sama, Professor, Vermont Technical College
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Sandra Vitzthum, Project Manager II, Department of Buildings & General Services
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Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
- 3:30 PM
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Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
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Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 6, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-45, 46, 47
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Vermont Farm Bureau
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Clark Hinsdale, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Clark Hinsdale, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 11:00 AM
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Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
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Kent Henderson, Chair, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
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Brian Jerose, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
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Alisha Sawyer, Coordinator, Franklin Watershed Committee Coordinator
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Kent Henderson, Chair, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
- 2:00 PM
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Marli Rupe, Agriculture Water Quality Specialist, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Marli Rupe, Agriculture Water Quality Specialist, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-48, 49, 50
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:30 PM
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H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
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Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Dan Scruton, Dairy Section Program Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 3:30 PM
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H.236 - An act relating to the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
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Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-51, 52, 53
Meeting Record
- 10:45 AM
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Jonathan Bond, Water Committee Co-Chair, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
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Robb Kidd, Organizing Representative, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
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Jonathan Bond, Water Committee Co-Chair, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
- 11:20 AM
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Steven Scheinert, Vermont EPSCoR
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Andrew Schroth, Department of Geology, UVM, Vermont EPSCoR
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Judith Van Houten, State EPSCoR Director
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Steven Scheinert, Vermont EPSCoR
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Committee Discussion
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-54, 55, 56
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee discussion
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Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Laggistics
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Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Laggistics
- 11:00 AM
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Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
Joint Hearing. Room 11.
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Earl Fournier, Organic Dairy Farmer, Swanton
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Paul Harlow, Vegetable Grower, Westminster
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Allen Kamatz, Senior Farm Project Director, Vermont Land Trust
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David Robb, Tangletown Farm, Glover
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Bob Stannard, Farmer and Vermont Natural Beef Producer, Benson
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Earl Fournier, Organic Dairy Farmer, Swanton
- 3:30 PM
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Friday, February 13, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-57, 58
Meeting Record
- 11:45 AM
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2+2 Agricultural Education
Committee discussion on 2016 budget for 2+2
- 12:45 PM
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Committee discussion
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-59, 60, 61
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
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Agency of Agriculture Report
Agricultural Economic Development and Land Use Planning
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Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 2:30 PM
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Conservation Districts
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Peggy Ainsworth, Natural Resources Conservation Districts
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Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Mary Childs, White River, Natural Resources Conservation Districts
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Sarrah Damsell, Essex County, Natural Resources Conservation Districts
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Ryan Patch, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Pamela Stefanek, Otter Creek, Natural Resources Conservation Districts
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Peggy Ainsworth, Natural Resources Conservation Districts
- 3:15 PM
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Justin Poulin, Farmer, Randolph
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Anna Poulin, Farmer, Randolph
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Justin Poulin, Farmer, Randolph
- 3:30 PM
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Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
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Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-62, 63, 64
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Caucus of The Whole
Clean Water for the State of Vermont.
CDs with House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources. - 11:00 AM
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Farm to School
Joint Hearing. Room 10.
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Bill Half, Harvest Hill Farm, Walden
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Anore Horton, Child Nutrition Manager, Hunger Free Vermont
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Judy Ide, Teacher, Lowell Graded School
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Blay McKenna, 4th Grade Student, Lowell Graded School
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Abbie Nelson, Co-Director, VT Food Ed. Every Day & Ed. Coord. at Nofa-VT
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Destiny Sorrell, 5th Grade Student, Lowell Graded School
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Lindsey Tinker, 5th Grade Student, Lowell Graded School
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Ely Willey, 2nd Grade Student, Lowell Graded School
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Ali Zipparo, Farm to School Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Bill Half, Harvest Hill Farm, Walden
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Introductions
Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
Vermont Brewers Association-
Ed Metcalfe, Founder, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
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Kurt Staudter, Executive Director, Vermont Brewers Association
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Ed Metcalfe, Founder, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
- 2:00 PM
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Eric Clifford, President, Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition
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Ben Dykema, Wilcon Farm, North Ferrisburg
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Brian Kemp, President, Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition
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Lorenzo Whitcomb, Board Member, Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition
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Kirsten Workman, Agronomy Specialist, UVM Extension
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Eric Clifford, President, Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition
- 3:00 PM
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Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-65, 66, 67
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee discussion
- 9:45 AM
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Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Friday, February 20, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-68, 69, 70
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Committee discussion
- 15 minutes after Floor
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John Akielaszek, Department of Environmental Conservation
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John Akielaszek, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 11:45 AM
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USDA NRCS
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Vicky Drew, State Conservationist
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Vicky Drew, State Conservationist
- 1:15 PM
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Ela Chapin, Farm Viability Enhancement Program
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Ela Chapin, Farm Viability Enhancement Program
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-71, 72, 73
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
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Pat Sagui, Composting Association of Vermont
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Pat Sagui, Composting Association of Vermont
- 2:30 PM
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-74, 75, 76, 77
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Current Use sections
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Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, House Committee on Ways and Means
- 9:00 AM
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:45 AM
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
-
Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-78, 79, 80, 81, 82
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:45 AM
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 27, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-83, 84
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
Committee discussion
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:45 PM
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-85, 86
Meeting Record
- 2:30 PM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
Agency of Agriculture Housekeeping bill
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Dan Scruton, Dairy & Energy Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 4:00 PM
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
review of funding sources letter to Ways and Means Committee
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-87, 88, 89, 90
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:45 AM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee Discussion
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee Discussion
- 3:30 PM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
-
Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-91, 92, 93
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee Discussion
- 10:45 AM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee Discussion
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
Tax Department methodology for determining exempt status
-
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
- 3:15 PM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Friday, March 13, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-94, 95
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.485 - An act relating to the Agricultural and Rural Heritage Special Fund
Committee discussion and vote
- -
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H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
committee discussion and vote
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-96, 97
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
H.65 - An act relating to designating the Gilfeather turnip as the State Vegetable
-
Wardsboro School Students
-
Wardsboro School Students
- 2:30 PM
-
H.164 - An act relating to adequate shelter for dogs housed outdoors
Introduced to committee
-
Rep. Gary Viens, < None >
-
Rep. Gary Viens, < None >
- 2:45 PM
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
Ways and Means Report
- 2:50 PM
-
H.65 - An act relating to designating the Gilfeather turnip as the State Vegetable
Introduced to committee
-
Rep. Barbara Murphy, < None >
-
Rep. Barbara Murphy, < None >
- 3:15 PM
-
H.236 - An act relating to the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
Introduced to committee
-
Zoe Hecht, Edmunds Elementary School, Burlington
-
Rosie Lowry, Edmunds Elementary School, Burlington
-
Rep. Christopher Pearson, Burlington
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Zoe Hecht, Edmunds Elementary School, Burlington
- 3:45 PM
-
Introductions
Salvation Farms
-
Theresa Snow, Director, Salvation Farms
-
Theresa Snow, Director, Salvation Farms
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-98, 99, 100
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
-
Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
- 10:45 AM
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
-
Bob Haefner, Chair, Environment and Agriculture Committee, New Hampshire House of Representatives
-
Tara Sad, Ranking Member, Environment and Agriculture Committee, New Hampshire House of Representatives
-
Bob Haefner, Chair, Environment and Agriculture Committee, New Hampshire House of Representatives
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-101, 102, 103
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
Room 10
-
Erica Berl DVM MPH, Public Health Epidemiologist, Department of Health
-
Tom Bivins, Executive Director, Vermont Cheese Council
-
Stephanie Eiring, Sunrise Farm, Enosburg Falls
-
Frank Huard, Huard Family Farm
-
Mateo Kehler, Owner, Cellars at Jasper Hill
-
Joseph Klopfenstein, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
-
Lisa McCrory, Earthwise Farm and Forest, Bethel
-
Nate Rogers, Rogers Farmstead, Berlin
-
Erica Berl DVM MPH, Public Health Epidemiologist, Department of Health
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
Committee Discussion
Friday, March 20, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-104, 105
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
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Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-106, 107
Meeting Record
- 2:30 PM
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
-
Kalyn Campbell, Family Cow Farmstead, Hinesburg
-
Paul Doton, Dairy farmer, Doton Farm
-
Wes Dunn, Raw milk consumer, Burlington
-
Kristen Eaton, Raw milk consumer, Essex Town
-
Laini Fondilier, Lazy Lady Farm
-
Kent Henderson, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
-
Andrew Kannler, Manager, Provisions International
-
Kaelyn Modrak, Raw milk consumer, Burlington
-
Kalyn Campbell, Family Cow Farmstead, Hinesburg
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-108, 109, 110
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
-
Tim Barritt, Former raw milk consumer, South Burlington
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Lindsay Harris, Owner, Mountain Home Farm, Tunbridge
-
Lisa Kaiman, Jersey Girls Dairy, Chester
-
Carter Klenk-Morse, Raw milk consumer
-
Kait Skogstad, Raw milk consumer, Chester
-
Jeremy Stephenson, Cheese Program Director, Spring Brook Farm and Farms for City Kids Foundation
-
Tim Barritt, Former raw milk consumer, South Burlington
- 10:30 AM
-
Introduction
Rich Earth Institute
-
Kim Nace, Rich Earth Institute
-
Abe Noe-Hays, Rich Earth Institute
-
Kim Nace, Rich Earth Institute
- 11:00 AM
-
2+2 Agricultural Education
-
Brendan Rowley, 2+2 Student, Milton
-
Annajo Smith, 2+2 Student, New Haven
-
Brendan Rowley, 2+2 Student, Milton
- 11:30 AM
-
Invasive plants
Impact of Invasive Species on Agriculture
-
Makayla Clement, Randolph Middle School
-
CJ Stumpf, Happy Feet Farm, Randolph
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Makayla Clement, Randolph Middle School
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
To Be Scheduled
Friday, March 27, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-111, 112, 113
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
Committee discussion
- 2:30 PM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
Audits of businesses dealing with farms
-
Brad Gebbie, Owner, Lyndonville Hardware Store
-
Brad Gebbie, Owner, Lyndonville Hardware Store
- 3:30 PM
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
-
Ted Beals, Lecturer and Consultant
-
Ted Beals, Lecturer and Consultant
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-114, 115
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
Committee Discussion
- 2:30 PM
-
H.164 - An act relating to adequate shelter for dogs housed outdoors
-
JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
-
Karen Bradley, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
-
Shelley Mehlenbacher, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15- 116, 117, 118
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Chris Conant, Claussen's Florist and Greenhouse
-
Ben Gates, Owner, Dads 4 By Tool and Supply
-
Chris Conant, Claussen's Florist and Greenhouse
- 10:45 AM
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
-
Erin Buckwalter, Marketing and Food Access Coordinator, NOFA VT
-
Randy Robar, Tier 2 Raw Milk Producer
-
Ben Stegman, USDA Accredited Veterinarian, North Dakota and Minnesota
-
Nick Zigelbaum, Director, FDA Accredited lab, Bob White Systems
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Erin Buckwalter, Marketing and Food Access Coordinator, NOFA VT
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-119, 120, 121
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Kevin O'Donnell, Operations Manager, Hunger Mountain Coop
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 10:45 AM
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
Committee discussion
-
Dave Patteson, Lab Manager, Agri-Mark Dairy Cooperative
-
Dave Patteson, Lab Manager, Agri-Mark Dairy Cooperative
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.164 - An act relating to adequate shelter for dogs housed outdoors
-
Mary Kate Lathari
-
Mary Kate Lathari
Friday, April 10, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
Committee discussion
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-122, 123, 124
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
-
Gregg Mousley, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
- 2:30 PM
-
To Be Scheduled
presentation of "Milk Matters"
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 3:30 PM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion
-
Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
-
Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-125, 126, 127
Meeting Record
- 10:45 AM
-
Food Safety
Presentation of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
-
Shelley Mehlenbacher, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Kristina Sweet, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Abbey Willard, Local Foods Administrator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Shelley Mehlenbacher, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 2:00 PM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
Farm exemptions
-
Kathleen Govotski, Halladays Harvest Barn
-
Kathleen Govotski, Halladays Harvest Barn
- 2:30 PM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion
-
Frank Huard, Huard Family Farm
-
Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
-
Frank Huard, Huard Family Farm
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-128
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Forest Fragmentation
Joint Hearing.
Room 11.
Audio of hearing is with House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee.-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 11:15 AM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion
Friday, April 17, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-129. 130, 131
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Roy Folsom, Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-132. 133. 134
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
-
Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:30 PM
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
-
Deb Beckett, Town Clerk-Treasurer, Williston
-
Carol Dawes, City Clerk-Treasurer, Barre City
-
Kirby Keeton, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
-
Rep. Patricia McCoy, Town Clerk-Treasurer, Poultney
-
Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Linda Wells, Town Clerk-Treasurer, Plainfield
-
Donna Zeller, Town Clerk-Treasurer, Rutland
-
Deb Beckett, Town Clerk-Treasurer, Williston
- 3:30 AM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-135, 136, 137
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.426 - An act relating to the expansion of raw milk sales
-
Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
-
Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:00 AM
-
H.408 - An act relating to the retrieval of domestic animals from the real property of another owner
-
Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
- 10:45 AM
-
2+2 Agricultural Education
-
Courtney Banach, 2+2 Student, South Burlington
-
Jonas Hastings, 2+2 Student, Bridport
-
Michael Ingwerson, 2+2 Student, Bridport
-
Matt Montgomery, 2+2 Student, Danville
-
Evan Roe, 2+2 Student, West Brookfield
-
Courtney Banach, 2+2 Student, South Burlington
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-138, 139
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Vermont Farm Health Task Force
Promoting a Healthy and Stable Farm Work Force
-
George Cook, Maple and Farm Safety Specialist, UVM Extension
-
Jean McCandless, Program Director, Vermont Farm Health Task Force
-
Louise Waterman, Agriculture Resource Management Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
George Cook, Maple and Farm Safety Specialist, UVM Extension
- 9:30 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 10:15 AM
-
Update
Avian Flu
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
- 10:45 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
-
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
Friday, April 24, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-140, 141, 142
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Sen. Robert Starr, Senate Committee on Agriculture
-
Sen. Robert Starr, Senate Committee on Agriculture
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.164 - An act relating to adequate shelter for dogs housed outdoors
-
Cindy Cady, Animal Control Officer, Lyndon
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Paula Russell, President, Vermont Animal Control Association
-
Cindy Cady, Animal Control Officer, Lyndon
- 11:30 AM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-143, 144, 145
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.355 - An act relating to licensing and regulating foresters
-
Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Rep. Joanna Cole, Representative
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 2:30 PM
-
H.355 - An act relating to licensing and regulating foresters
-
Norm Arsenault, Vermont Forester, Former U. S. Senate Forestry Committee Staff Person
-
Robbo Holleran, Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
-
Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Bill Sayre, Chair, Associated Industries of Vermont
-
Norm Arsenault, Vermont Forester, Former U. S. Senate Forestry Committee Staff Person
- 3:30 PM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-146, 147, 148
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.236 - An act relating to the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
-
Ross Conrad, writer, Dancing Bee Gardens
-
Tiffany Finck-Haynes, Food Futures Campaigner, Food and Technology Program, Friends of the Earth U.S.
-
Maryann Frazier, Senior Extension Associate, Penn State Center of Pollinator Research
-
Jim Frazier, Professor of Entomology
-
Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Ross Conrad, writer, Dancing Bee Gardens
- 10:45 AM
-
H.355 - An act relating to licensing and regulating foresters
-
Richard Carbonetti, ME Licensed Forester 348, NH Licensed Forester 243, LandVest, Timberland Division
-
Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
John Fogarty, Fogarty Forestry
-
Richard Carbonetti, ME Licensed Forester 348, NH Licensed Forester 243, LandVest, Timberland Division
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-149, 150
Meeting Record
- 2:30 PM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
- 3:30 PM
-
H.236 - An act relating to the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
-
Charles Benbrook, Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, Washington State University
-
Cynthia Palmer, American Bird Conservancy
-
Rebecca Valentine, Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, Vermont Law School
-
Charles Benbrook, Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, Washington State University
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-151, 152
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee discussion
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:45 AM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
-
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
H.52 - An act relating to exceptions for inspection of poultry slaughtering
-
John Lomachinsky, SpringMore Farm
-
Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
-
John Lomachinsky, SpringMore Farm
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
-
Michael O'Grady, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 8, 2015
Meeting Details
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- Standard
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- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Monday, May 11, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 15-156
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
-
H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters
Committee consideration of Senate amendments to bill
-
Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
Friday, May 15, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
- 2:30 PM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Overview of work in progress
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Report
Animal Shelter Study Group Report
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew, House Committee on Agriculture
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew, House Committee on Agriculture
- 9:45 AM
-
Security Presentation
-
Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
-
Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
- 1:00 PM
-
H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
-
Shelley Mehlenbacher, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Rep. Gary Viens, Systems Administrator, < None >
-
Shelley Mehlenbacher, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 3:30 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Meeting Details
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- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
House Chamber
- 10:45 AM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
Exemptions for farms
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
2+2 Agricultural Education
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
- 2:00 PM
-
Joint Assembly
Governor Shumlin's 2016 State of the State Address
House Chamber - 3:30 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, January 8, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
-
Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
-
Deborah Brown, President, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
-
Jenn Colby, Program Coordinator, Pasture Program, UVM Extension
-
Red Goodman, Board of Directors, Vermont Mushers Association
-
Deborah Brown, President, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
- 11:30 AM
-
Report
Annual SARL meeting
- 11:45 AM
-
Act 64 of 2015- Clean Water Fund
fertilizer fees
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:00 PM
-
Act 64 of 2015- Clean Water Fund
Fertilizer fees
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 2:30 PM
-
Required Agriculture Practices
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Ryan Patch, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 3:15 PM
-
Committee Discussion
farm exemptions to taxes
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
UVM and UVM Extension Updates
-
Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension
-
Thomas Vogelmann, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
-
Doug Lantagne, Dean and Director, UVM Extension
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
H.408 - An act relating to the retrieval of domestic animals from the real property of another owner
-
Butch Spear, President, Vermont Bearhound Association
-
Butch Spear, President, Vermont Bearhound Association
- 11:30 AM
-
H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
-
Jane Jackson, Owner, Bookends Farm
-
Jane Jackson, Owner, Bookends Farm
- 1:00 PM
-
H.65 - An act relating to designating the Gilfeather turnip as the State Vegetable
-
Kendra Boerem, Student, Wardsboro School
-
Samantha Bovat, Teacher, Wardsboro School
-
Jesse Dykes, Student, Wardsboro School
-
Hayley Hescock, Student, Wardsboro School
-
John Moran, former Wardsboro Representative to Vermont Legislature
-
Rep. Barbara Murphy, Systems Administrator, '
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Aryanna Pearson, Student, Wardsboro School
-
Rep. Laura Sibilia, ', '
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Will Stevens, Owner, Golden Russet Farm and Greenhouses
-
Allison Teitelbaum, Student, Wardsboro School
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Rob Weland, Chef, The Garrison Restaurant, Washington, D.C.
-
Kendra Boerem, Student, Wardsboro School
- 3:15 PM
-
Break
- 3:30 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
To Be Determined
-
Theresa Snow, Executive Director, Salvation Farms
-
Theresa Snow, Executive Director, Salvation Farms
- 9:45 AM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
Act 64 of 2015- Clean Water Fund
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture
- 11:30 PM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
- 1:00 PM
-
H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
-
Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
-
Lisa Nelson, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
-
Paula Russell, President, Vermont Animal Control Association
-
Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
- 1:45 PM
-
H.408 - An act relating to the retrieval of domestic animals from the real property of another owner
-
Clint Gray, Northern Vice-President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
-
Evan Hughes, Vice President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
-
Clint Gray, Northern Vice-President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
- 2:15 PM
-
H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
-
Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
-
Paula Russell, President, Vermont Animal Control Association
-
Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
- 3:15 PM
-
Break
- 3:30 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, January 15, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
-
Samantha Alger, Graduate Research Fellow, Biology Department, UVM
-
Louise Calderwood, Project Manager, Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance
-
Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Vermont Golf Course Superintendents Association
-
Charles Mraz, Beekeeper
-
Samantha Alger, Graduate Research Fellow, Biology Department, UVM
- 10:30 AM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.561 - An act relating to deed restrictions and common interest properties
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Rep. Betty A. Nuovo, Middlebury
-
Rep. Betty A. Nuovo, Middlebury
- 11:00 AM
-
Results Based Accountability Presentation
-
Rep. Tristan Toleno, Brattleboro
-
Rep. Tristan Toleno, Brattleboro
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
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Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
-
Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Andrew Hackman, Serlin Haley LLP, On behalf of TruGreen Lawn Services
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Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Farm to Plate Report - 5 year update on progress
Joint Hearing with Senate Agriculture Committee
Room 11-
Rachel Carter, Communications Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
-
Jenn Colby, Program Coordinator, Pasture Program, UVM Extension, Co-Chair Farm to Plate production and processing working committee
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
-
Matt Meyers, UVM Extension, Co-Chair Farm to Plate education and workforce development working group
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Food Bank
-
Denise Smith, Executive Director, Friends of Lake Champlain, Farm to Plate soil and water cross cutting team
-
Rachel Carter, Communications Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 11:00 AM
-
Press Conference
Farm to Plate Report
Cedar Creek Room - 12:30 PM
-
Solar panel siting
A special meeting with constituents in Room 11.
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
-
Terry Bradshaw, Tree Fruit & Viticulture Specialist at UVM; director of the UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center
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Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Paul Harlow, Harlow Farm
-
John Hayden, Lecturer in the Ecological Agriculture Program, UVM
-
Dan Hudson, Agronomist, UVM Extension
-
Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
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Terry Bradshaw, Tree Fruit & Viticulture Specialist at UVM; director of the UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Report
Summary of the last 5 years of Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:15 AM
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
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Sid Bosworth, Extension Professor of Agronomy, UVM Extension
-
Sid Bosworth, Extension Professor of Agronomy, UVM Extension
- 11:00 AM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
- 1:00 PM
-
H.584 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 2:00 PM
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Budget Address
-
Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
-
Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
- 3:30 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, January 22, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- following floor
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
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Pat Vittum, UMass Professor of Turf Entomology, Associate Director of Center for Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Pat Vittum, UMass Professor of Turf Entomology, Associate Director of Center for Agriculture, Food and Environment
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
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Tiffany Finck-Haynes, Food Futures Campaigner, Food and Technology Program, Friends of the Earth U.S.
-
Maryann Frazier, Senior Extension Associate, Penn State Center of Pollinator Research
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Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Jim Howe, Beekeeper
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Peter Jenkins, Attorney, Center for Food Safety
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Pat Vittum, UMass Professor of Turf Entomology, Associate Director of Center for Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Tiffany Finck-Haynes, Food Futures Campaigner, Food and Technology Program, Friends of the Earth U.S.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Introduction
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Chef Paul Somerset
-
Chef Paul Somerset
- 9:30 AM
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Introduction
-
Matthew Biette, Digested Organics LLC
-
Matthew Biette, Digested Organics LLC
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 5:00 PM
-
Vermont Farm Show
Capital Cook Off
CVE Blue Ribbon Pavilion
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Vermont Farm Show
Workshop: Update of Dairy Issues
Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Bissonette Room-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 12:00 PM
-
Vermont Farm Show
2016 VDIA Annual Farmers' Appreciation Banquet
Friday, January 29, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:45 AM
-
Update
Vermont Citizens Advisory Council presents 2016 Lake Champlain Action Plan
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Lori Fisher, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
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Julie Moore, Secretary's Office, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
-
Lori Fisher, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
- 11:00 AM
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
Committee discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:15 PM
-
H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
mark up of bill
-
Carole Crossman, For the Love of Dogs/Dog Rescue
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Lisa Nelson, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Carole Crossman, For the Love of Dogs/Dog Rescue
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Introduction
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Douglas Farnham, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Douglas Farnham, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:15 AM
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
-
Iain Kelly, Director, Regulatory Policy and Issue Management, Bayer Research Fellow
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Ken Lallier, Property Manager of Quechee Club, Trustee on Vt.GCSA Board of Directors
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Chuck Leitgeb, Senior Regional Manager, State Government Relations, Bayer Corporation
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Iain Kelly, Director, Regulatory Policy and Issue Management, Bayer Research Fellow
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
'Intersex' smallmouth bass fish in the Missisquoi River
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Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 1:00 PM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Agency Fees
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Katherine McNamara, Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Shelley Mehlenbacher, Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 3:45 PM
-
H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Committee discussion: Agency Fees
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
- 9:45 AM
-
Break
- 10:00 AM
-
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
Joint Hearing, Room 11
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Joe Buley, Owner, Screamin' Ridge Farm
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Karen Guile, Owner, Peaslee Potato Farm, Guildhall
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Andy Harper, Owner, Winterwood Timber Frames
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Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Joe Nelson, Board Member, Working Lands Enterprise Board
-
Parker Nichols, Owner, Vermont Wildwoods
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Joe Buley, Owner, Screamin' Ridge Farm
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
-
Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
-
Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
- following
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Committee discussion: Agency Fees
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
- 2:00 PM
-
H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
vote on bill
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Deborah Brown, Preident, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
-
Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Deborah Brown, Preident, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
- 2:10 PM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Committee discussion: Agency Fees
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Friday, February 5, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
-
Tabitha Bowling, Owner, Vermont Wood Pellet Company
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Chris Brooks, Owner, Vermont Wood Pellet Company
-
Tabitha Bowling, Owner, Vermont Wood Pellet Company
- following
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Committee discussion: Agency fees
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture
-
Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
Committee discussion
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
Committee discussion
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
Farm to School
Joint hearing, room 11
-
Misse Axelrod, Farm to School Coordinator, Northfield, Vermont
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Wyatt Bannister, Bristol, Vermont
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Todd Brown, Owner, Farmer Brown Farm
-
Susan Camp, Vermont Department of Health
-
Jack Carroll, Two Rivers Supervisory Union
-
Laura Collaro, Teacher, Bristol, Vermont
-
Faye Conte, Advocacy and Education Director, Hunger Free Vermont
-
Charlotte Crum, Bristol, Vermont
-
Doug Davis, Director, Food Service, Burlington School District
-
Genevieve Forand, Bristol, Vermont
-
Wesley Husk, Bristol, Vermont
-
Izzy Jackson, Roxbury, Vermont
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Amirah Lewis, Roxbury, Vermont
-
Steve Marinelli, Food Services Director, Milton School District
-
Abbie Nelson, Co-Director, VT Food Ed. Every Day & Ed. Coord. at Nofa-VT
-
Patricia O'Reagan, Teacher, Roxbury, Vermont
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Orrin Price, Roxbury, Vermont
-
Betsy Rosenbluth, Co-Director, Vermont FEED
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Zoe Ryan, Roxbury, Vermont
-
Peg Sutlive, Teacher, Bristol, Vermont
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Ryan Torres, Eat Well, Play More Vermont
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Abbey- Willard, Local Foods Administrator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Bruce Williams, Superintendent, Two Rivers Supervisory Union
-
Misse Axelrod, Farm to School Coordinator, Northfield, Vermont
- 1:00 PM
-
To Be Determined
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
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Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Introduction
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Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 9:30 AM
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Vermont Fairs Association
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Charles Calmer, Caledonia County Fair
-
Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
-
Jim Foster, Director, Addison County Fair
-
Tim Shea, General Manager, Champlain Valley Exposition
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Peggy Sherlock, Member, Tunbridge Fair
-
Mike Tetreault, Board Member, Orleans County Fair
-
Charles Calmer, Caledonia County Fair
- 10:00 AM
-
H.584 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 10:45 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
Committee discussion
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- -
-
H.584 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues
Committee discussion
-
Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.539 - An act relating to establishment of a Pollinator Protection Committee
committee vote
-
Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- following
-
H.778 - An act relating to State enforcement of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act
Friday, February 12, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.779 - An act relating to the regulation of raw agricultural commodities, value-added agricultural products, and agricultural accessory uses on a farm
-
Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
-
Janet Angell, Supervisor/Dairy Farmer, White River Conservation District
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Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
-
David Arnold, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
-
Mary Childs, District Manager, White River Conservation District
-
Sarrah Damsell, District Manager, Orleans County Conservation District
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Joe Dippel, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
-
Kerry O'Brien, Administrator, State Natural Resources Conservation Council
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Pamela Stefanek, Resource Specialist, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
-
Janet Angell, Supervisor/Dairy Farmer, White River Conservation District
- 3:15 PM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
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Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
Committee discussion
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.778 - An act relating to State enforcement of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act
-
Shelley Mehlenbacher, Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Kristina Sweet, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Abbey Willard, Local Foods Administrator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Shelley Mehlenbacher, Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.778 - An act relating to State enforcement of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act
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Shelley L Mehlenbacher, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Abbey Willard, Local Foods Administrator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Shelley L Mehlenbacher, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Election of two Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporations
House Chamber - 1:00 PM
-
To Be Determined
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.584 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues
-
Rocky Bunnell, Logger, Vermont Forest Products Association
-
Mark Doty, Community Affairs Manager, Plum Creek Timber Company
-
Bill Sayre, Chair, Associated Industries of Vermont Forest Policy Task Force
-
Rocky Bunnell, Logger, Vermont Forest Products Association
- Following Joint Assembly
-
H.778 - An act relating to State enforcement of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act
-
Andrew Bahrenburg, Organizer, Advocate, Rural Vermont
-
Lyn Desmarais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Andrew Bahrenburg, Organizer, Advocate, Rural Vermont
Friday, February 19, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.778 - An act relating to State enforcement of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act
-
Bill Suhr, Champlain Orchards, Shoreham
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Bill Suhr, Champlain Orchards, Shoreham
- 11:00 AM
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Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
Mosquito districts
-
Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 11:30 AM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 11:00 AM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
2+2 program
-
Thomas Vogelmann, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
-
Thomas Vogelmann, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- 11:15 AM
-
Farmers Markets
-
Erin Buckwalter, Marketing and Food Access Coordinator, NOFA VT
-
Erin Buckwalter, Marketing and Food Access Coordinator, NOFA VT
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
2+2 Program
-
Dan Smith, President, Vermont Technical College
-
Dan Smith, President, Vermont Technical College
- 2:40 PM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
-
Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 3:15 PM
-
H.584 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues
Committee discussion
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.584 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues
-
Stuart Beavin, Forester
-
Jack Bell, Long View Forest
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Mike Dunn, Logger
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Steve Handy, President, Vermont Forest Products Association
-
Robbo Holleran, Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
-
Richard Pion, Logger
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Stuart Beavin, Forester
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
-
Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition
Joint hearing, Room 11
-
Allen Karnatz, Senior Farm Project Director, Vermont Land Trust
-
Mark Mordasky, Crop Farmer, Orwell
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Tim Taylor, Crossroad Farm, Thetford
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Jeremy Turner, Meadowsend Timberlands, Ltd.
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Joan Wortman, Green Acres Farm, Randolph
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Allen Karnatz, Senior Farm Project Director, Vermont Land Trust
- 12:00 PM
-
Council of State Governments
meeting in Room 31
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Fran Boyd, Consultant, Council of State Governments
-
Fran Boyd, Consultant, Council of State Governments
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
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H.584 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:30 PM
-
H.778 - An act relating to State enforcement of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act
-
Laurie Bombard, General Manager, Sam Mazza's Farm Market, Bakery and Greenhouses
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Paul Harlow, Harlow Farm
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Shelley Mehlenbacher, Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Roger Noonan, President, New England Farmers Union
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Kristina Sweet, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Laurie Bombard, General Manager, Sam Mazza's Farm Market, Bakery and Greenhouses
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.829 - An act relating to water quality on small farms
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Rep. Steve Beyor
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Rep. Steve Beyor
- 9:30 AM
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H.778 - An act relating to State enforcement of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act
Committee discussion
-
Kristina Sweet, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Kristina Sweet, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
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Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
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H.851 - An act relating to the conduct of forestry operations
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Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 2:30 PM
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
committee discussion
- 3:30 PM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
Friday, February 26, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Forestry Bills
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:00 AM
-
H.778 - An act relating to State enforcement of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act
possible vote
- 9:15 AM
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Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
Mosquito districts
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Rep. Butch Shaw, Pittsford
-
Rep. Butch Shaw, Pittsford
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after the Floor
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Value of Lake Champlain
House Fish & Wildlife hearing, Room 47: Testimony from Professor Shaiko and Students from Dartmouth College
-
Ronald Shaiko, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Dartmouth College
-
Ronald Shaiko, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Dartmouth College
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Budget
Fee Bill
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Rep. James Condon, House Ways & Means Committee
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:15 PM
-
H.584 - An act relating to miscellaneous timber harvesting, forestry, and State lands issues
-
Rep. Anthony Klein, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
-
Rep. Anthony Klein, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 2:30 PM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Lyn Desmarais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
-
Lyn Desmarais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 4:10 PM
-
H.860 - An act relating to on-farm livestock slaughter
-
Andrew Bahrenburg, Organizer, Advocate, Rural Vermont
-
Andrew Bahrenburg, Organizer, Advocate, Rural Vermont
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
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Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
-
Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
Required Agricultural Practices
Joint hearing with Senate Agriculture Committee and House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources.
Room 11.-
Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 11:00 AM
-
Break
- 11:15 AM
-
H.861 - An act relating to regulation of treated article pesticides
-
Andrew Bahrenburg, Organizer, Advocate, Rural Vermont
-
Lyn Desmarais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
Robb Kidd, Organizing Representative, VT Sierra Club Conservation Program
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Andrew Bahrenburg, Organizer, Advocate, Rural Vermont
- 11:45 AM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.779 - An act relating to the regulation of raw agricultural commodities, value-added agricultural products, and agricultural accessory uses on a farm
-
George Gross, Dairy farmer, Shoreham
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Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
George Gross, Dairy farmer, Shoreham
- 3:30 PM
-
H.860 - An act relating to on-farm livestock slaughter
- -
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H.861 - An act relating to regulation of treated article pesticides
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
Farm tax exemptions
- 10:00 AM
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H.861 - An act relating to regulation of treated article pesticides
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Charles Mraz, Beekeeper
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Leif Richardson, Post Doctoral Fellow, Gund Institute, UVM
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Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Art Whitman, President, Northeast Ag and Feed Alliance
-
Charles Mraz, Beekeeper
- 10:45 AM
-
H.860 - An act relating to on-farm livestock slaughter
-
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Carl Russell, Earthwise Farm and Forestry, Bethel, Vermont
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Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
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John Winn, Livestock producer
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Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.860 - An act relating to on-farm livestock slaughter
possible vote
- -
-
H.861 - An act relating to regulation of treated article pesticides
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Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Friday, March 11, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
memo to House Ways and Means Committee
- 2:45 PM
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Required Agricultural Practices
Committee discussion
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
memo to House Ways and Means Committee
- 9:30 AM
-
H.779 - An act relating to the regulation of raw agricultural commodities, value-added agricultural products, and agricultural accessory uses on a farm
Committee discussion
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Environmental Stewardship Program
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Michael Middleman, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Michael Middleman, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 10:00 AM
-
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Judicial Retention
House Chamber - 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 18, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.864 - An act relating to agricultural exemption from Vermont’s sales and use tax
-
Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
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Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Action as needed
Check in at 11:00 am
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
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Recent history of Vermont meat industry
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Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 25, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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GMO labeling rules
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Kyle Landis-Marinello, Attorney General's Office
-
Kyle Landis-Marinello, Attorney General's Office
- 11:00 AM
-
Rural Vermont Farmers
-
Peter Burmeister, Burelli Farm, Berlin, Vermont
-
Nicole Civita, Student, Sterling College
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Emma Enoch, Student, Sterling College
-
Gabriel Grace
-
Lindsay Harris, Owner, Tunbridge, Vermont
-
Rich Larson, Rural Vermont Policy Committee
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Lisa McCrory, Earthwise Farm and Forest, Bethel
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Carl Russell, Board Member, Rural Vermont
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Peter Burmeister, Burelli Farm, Berlin, Vermont
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Soil Health
Video with Ray Archuleta
- 11:00 AM
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H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
Update
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew
- -
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H.861 - An act relating to regulation of treated article pesticides
Update
-
Rep. Teo Zagar
-
Rep. Teo Zagar
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 3:00 PM
-
2+2 Agricultural Education
- 4:00 PM
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Press Conference
2+2 Students. Cedar Creek Room.
Friday, April 1, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
JRS47 - Joint resolution expressing appreciation to the National Milk Producers Federation and Vermont’s dairy farmers for their phasing out the tail docking of dairy farm animals
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
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Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.169 - An act relating to the Rozo McLaughlin Farm-to-School Program
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Faye Conte, Advocacy and Education Director, Hunger Free Vermont
-
Anore Horton, Child Nutrition Manager, Hunger Free Vermont
-
Abbie Nelson, Co-Director, VT Food Ed. Every Day & Ed. Coord. at Nofa-VT
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Betsy Rosenbluth, Co-Director, Vermont FEED
-
Abbey Willard, Local Foods Administrator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Faye Conte, Advocacy and Education Director, Hunger Free Vermont
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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JRS47 - Joint resolution expressing appreciation to the National Milk Producers Federation and Vermont’s dairy farmers for their phasing out the tail docking of dairy farm animals
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
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Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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Regenerative Agriculture
-
Meghan Giroux, Vermont Edible Landscapes
-
Lindsay Harris, Owner, Mountain Home Farm, Tunbridge, Vermont
-
Jesse McDougall, Studio Hill Farm and Pullman Farm, Shaftsbury, Vermont
-
Ryan Patch, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Chair, Rural Vermont
-
Meghan Giroux, Vermont Edible Landscapes
- 11:15 AM
-
S.169 - An act relating to the Rozo McLaughlin Farm-to-School Program
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Laurie Colgan, Child And Adult Care Food Program, Agency of Education
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Rep. Mitzi Johnson, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Theresa Snow, Director, Salvation Farms
-
Laurie Colgan, Child And Adult Care Food Program, Agency of Education
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, April 8, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
H.779 - An act relating to the regulation of raw agricultural commodities, value-added agricultural products, and agricultural accessory uses on a farm
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
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Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Maple product labeling
-
Roger Brown, Chairman, Maple Industry Committee, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
-
Matt Gordon, Executive Director, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
-
Henry Marckres, Chief of Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Naomi Sheffield, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Roger Brown, Chairman, Maple Industry Committee, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Report
Vermont Livestock Care Standards Advisory Council
Joint hearing with Senate Agriculture Committee in Room 10-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
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Joe Emenheiser, PhD, Livestock Specialist, University of Vermont Extension
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Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Kent Henderson, Chair, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:15 AM
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Vermont Economic Development Authority Update
-
Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
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Sarah Isham, Senior Agricultural Lender, Vermont Economic Development Authority
-
Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.169 - An act relating to the Rozo McLaughlin Farm-to-School Program
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Laurie Colgan, Child And Adult Care Food Program, Agency of Education
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Faye Conte, Advocacy and Education Director, Hunger Free Vermont
-
James Hafferman, Director of Administration and Development, Salvation Farms
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Abbie Nelson, Co-Director, VT Food Ed. Every Day & Ed. Coord. at Nofa-VT
-
Abbey Willard, Local Foods Administrator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Ali Zipparo, Farm to School Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Laurie Colgan, Child And Adult Care Food Program, Agency of Education
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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On Farm Milk Processing
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Erin Farr, Farr Farm
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Ashley Farr, Farr Farm
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Erin Farr, Farr Farm
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:30 PM
-
Vermont Environmental Stewardship Program
-
Michael Middleman, Water Quality Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Michael Middleman, Water Quality Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Friday, April 15, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
To Be Determined
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.778 - An act relating to State enforcement of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act
-
Shelley Mehlenbacher, Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Shelley Mehlenbacher, Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.829 - An act relating to water quality on small farms
- -
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H.778 - An act relating to State enforcement of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act
-
Andrew Bahrenburg, Organizer, Advocate, Rural Vermont
-
Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
-
Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
-
H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
-
JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
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Deborah Brown, Preident, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
-
Kent Henderson, Chair, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
-
Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society
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JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.861 - An act relating to regulation of treated article pesticides
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 9:30 AM
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Eastern States Building
Update
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Chelsea Lewis, Agricultural Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
-
H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats
- -
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H.861 - An act relating to regulation of treated article pesticides
Committee Discussion
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
Committee Discussion
Friday, April 22, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- During Floor break
-
H.861 - An act relating to regulation of treated article pesticides
- -
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H.829 - An act relating to water quality on small farms
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
S.169 - An act relating to the Rozo McLaughlin Farm-to-School Program
- 2:30 PM
-
House Floor
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
-
Meet the Farmers
Rural Vermont Small Farm Action Day
-
Kate Bowen, Meadowdale Farm, Putney
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Peter Burmeister, Burelli Farm, Berlin, Vermont
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Henry Cammack, Bread and Butter Farm, Shelburne
-
Lindsay Harris, Owner, Mountain Home Farm, Tunbridge, Vermont
-
Susan Hayes, Farmer, Hyde Park
-
Lisa McCrory, Earthwise Farm and Forest, Bethel
-
Alisha Utter, Udderly Fresh Produce
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Ren Weiner, Food Entrepreneur, Winooski
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Kate Bowen, Meadowdale Farm, Putney
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Committee Check-in
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, April 29, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
Monday, May 2, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
MOUs with Agency of Agriculture
-
Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 4:00 PM
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S.169 - An act relating to the Rozo McLaughlin Farm-to-School Program
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 6, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor