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The Senate Committee on Agriculture has jurisdiction over matters relating to agriculture.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor Shumlin's Farewell Address

Thursday, January 5, 2017
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

Friday, January 6, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

Committee Discussion & Organization

Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Senate Convenes

9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to the preparation of poultry products

  • Bill Pearce, Owner, Hillside Farm, Albany
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Introductions and Updates

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:30 AM

To Be Determined

  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Meeting Details
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8:30 AM

Senate Convenes

9:00 AM

Introductions

Farm Finance Providers in Vermont

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Brenda Frank, President and CEO, Yankee Farm Credit
  • David Lane, Senior Vice President, Yankee Farm Credit
  • Jon-Michael Muise, Acting State Director, USDA Rural Development
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Introductions

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Alyson Eastman, President, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Friday, January 13, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Senate Convenes

9:00 AM

Introductions

Dairy Update

  • Leon Berthiaume, General Manager, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Kiersten Bourgeois, Business Development and Communications Manager, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
10:15 AM

Introductions

Legislative Legal Staff

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to the preparation of poultry products

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

UVM Research

  • Anthony Gierzynski, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Vermont
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
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9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

Federal Agriculture Issues

  • Tom Berry, Policy Advisor on Agriculture, Sen. Patrick Leahy
  • Ryan McLaren, Agriculture Policy Advisor for Rep. Welch, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jenny Nelson, Agriculture Policy Advisor for Sen. Sanders
11:30 AM

To Be Determined

Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation

  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Meeting Details
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8:15 AM

Congressman Peter Welch

Room 10, all Senators.

9:15 AM

S.9 - An act relating to the preparation of poultry products

  • Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Farm to Plate Report

Room 10
Joint hearing with House Agriculture and Forestry Committee

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Field Trip

Vermont Farm and Food Center, Rutland VT
with Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

Friday, January 20, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Introductions

UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture

  • Linda Berlin, Director, Center for Sustainable Agriculture
  • Kate Finley Woodruff, Assistant Dean for Academic Programs, University of Vermont
10:00 AM

Treasurer's Update

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Alyssa Schuren, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the State Treasurer
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

Rural Economic Development

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Commerce and Community Development
11:00 AM

Property Valuation Report

  • Doug Farnham, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Elizabeth Hunt, Current Use Program Chief
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
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9:00 AM

Introduction

Rural Vermont
Ethan Allen Room

  • Will Ball, Intern, Rural Vermont
  • Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
  • Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Organizer, Rural Vermont
9:45 AM

Introduction

Vermont Farm Bureau
Ethan Allen Room

  • James Bowen, Windham County, Farm Bureau
  • Kate Bowen, Windham County, Farm Bureau
  • Mark Bowen, Veterans Coalition, Farm Bureau
  • Rob Cary, Wallingford, Farm Bureau
  • Ray Duquette, Rutland County, Farm Bureau
  • Jon Franklin, Windham County, Farm Bureau
  • Mike Isham, Chittenden County, Farm Bureau
  • Heidi Krantz, Vermont Horse Council, Farm Bureau
  • Stephen Major, Windham County, Farm Bureau
  • Ken Norman, Rutland County, Farm Bureau
  • Eli Norman, Rutland County, Farm Bureau
  • Bruce Shields, Lamoille County, Farm Bureau
  • Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Jon Turner, Addison County, Farm Bureau
  • Rosina Wallace, Washington County, Farm Bureau
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Vermont Technical College

  • Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Pat Moulton , Interim President, Vermont Technical College
Thursday, January 26, 2017
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9:00 AM

Introductions

Natural Resources Conservation Service

  • Vicky Drew, State Conservationist
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Working Lands Enterprise Initiative

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, President Pro Tempore, Senate
  • Jon Blatchford, President and CEO, J.K. Adams
  • Andy Boutin, Renewable Fuels of Vermont
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Commerce and Community Development
  • Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Eric Deluca, Agriculture Innovation Center
  • Rhonda and Miles Goodrich, Molly Brook Farm
  • Calley Hastings, Fat Toad Farm
  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson, Speaker of the House
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Chelsea Lewis, Business Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, House Committee on Agriculture
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Senate Committee on Agriculture
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Friday, January 27, 2017
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9:00 AM

Introductions

Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance

  • Brian Carpenter, Owner, Champlain Valley Equipment
  • Richard Hall, Board member and Fairmont Farm Owner, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Bill Rowell, Board Member and Green Mountain Dairy Farm owner, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Amanda St. Pierre, Executive Director, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
10:00 AM

Introductions

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Ela Chapin, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Nancy Everhart, Agricultural Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion and Planning

Vermont Farm Show preparations

11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

S.33 - An act relating to the Rozo McLaughlin Farm-to-School Program

  • Faye Conte, Advocacy and Education Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Cynthia Green, Vermont Farm to Early Care and Education, Shelburne Farms
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Betsy Rosenbluth, Project Director, Vermont FEED
  • Abbey Willard, Food Systems Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introductions

  • Matt Baldwin, Hinesburg Farmer
  • Nancy Bell, The Conservation Fund
  • Cheryl Cesario, Owner, Meeting Place Pastures
  • Corey and Ann Chapman, Owner, Chapman Farm
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Allen Karnatz, Senior Farm Project Director, Vermont Land Trust
  • Nancy LaRowe, Owner, Hogwash Farm
  • Jane Lazorchak, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Update on Clean Water Initiatives

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Marli Rupe, Clean Water Initiative Program Assistant Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

Regenerative Agriculture

  • Roger Allbee, Former Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Will Allen, Regeneration Vermont
5:00 PM

Capitol Cook-Off

Vermont Farm Show

Thursday, February 2, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Dairy Update

Vermont Farm Show, Bissonette Room

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM

Dairy Banquet

Vermont Farm Show

following Dairy Banquet

Reception

Honoring retiring Sanders staffperson Jenny Nelson
Vermont Farm Show

Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Clean Water Report

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  • Eric Howe, Lake Champlain Basin Program
10:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to the preparation of poultry products

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:40 AM

S.33 - An act relating to the Rozo McLaughlin Farm-to-School Program

committee discussion and possible vote

  • Faye Conte, Advocacy and Education Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:15 AM

Water Quality in Vermont

  • Bob Fischer, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Lori Fisher, Chair, The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Kent Henderson, Interim Executive Director, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
  • Mark Naud , The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Denise Smith, Vice Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Sheri Young, , The Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
11:15 AM

Clean Water through Tactical Basin Planning

  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Livestock Care Standards Advisory Council

Room 10

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
10:00 AM

Farm to School

Joint Hearing with House Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Room 10

  • Kathy Alexander, School Nutrition Director, Addison Northeast School Union
  • Laura Brown, Teacher, Flood Brook Elementary School, Bennington County
  • Given C., Student, Twinfield Union School District
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Kiara Haskins, Student, Twinfield Union School District
  • Anore Horton, Child Nutrition Manager, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Alice Laughlin, Putney School Board Chair, Windham County
  • David Manning, Principal, Johnson Elementary School, Lamoille County
  • Abbie Nelson, Co-Director, VT Food Ed. Every Day & Ed. Coord. at Nofa-VT
  • Amy Richardson-Hartland, Farm to School Coordinator, Windsor County
  • Jamie Spector, Teacher, Maplehill School, Plainfield
  • Abbey Willard, Food Systems Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Wyatt Williams, Student, Flood Brook Elementary School, Bennington County
  • Suzanne Young, Mary Johnson Child Care, Addison County
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Atrazine

Joint Committee Hearing
Room 11
Audio Tape with House Natural Resources Committee

10:00 AM

Introductions

Feed dealers

  • Louise Calderwood, Government Relations Director, Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance
  • Art Whitman, Chair Government Relations Committee, Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance
11:00 AM

2+2 Agriculture Education Program

  • Lydia Burt, Student, 2+2 Program, Vermont Technical College
  • Dwight Cross, Associate Dean of Enrollment and Alumni Affairs, Vermont Technical College
  • Derrick Daigle, Student, 2+2 Program, Vermont Technical College
  • Henry Delaberevre, Student, 2+2 Program, Vermont Technical College
  • Chandler L'Esperance, Student, 2+2 Program, Vermont Technical College
  • Lulas Lamphear, Student, 2+2 Program, Vermont Technical College
  • Quinton Nelson, Student, 2+2 Program, Vermont Technical College
  • Keltsey Rushton, Student, 2+2 Program, Vermont Technical College
  • Lydia Smith, Student, 2+2 Program, Vermont Technical College
  • Levi Vaughan, Student, 2+2 Program, Vermont Technical College
11:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to the preparation of poultry products

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Water Quality in Vermont

Farmer alliance groups

  • Heather Darby, Alburg Farmer, Farmer's Watershed Alliance
  • Paul Doton, Connecticut River Farmers' Watershed Alliance
  • George Foster, Owner, Foster Brothers Dairy Farm, Middlebury
  • Larry Gervais, Farmers Watershed Alliance
  • Brian Kemp, President, Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition
10:45 AM

2+2 Agriculture Education Program

  • Courtney Banach, 2+2 Student, UVM-Miner Institute
  • Wanda Emerich, Dairy Outreach Coordinator, Miner Institute
  • Kate Finley-Woodruff, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Vermont
  • Jonas Hastings, 2+2 Student, UVM-Miner Institute
  • Michael Ingwersen, 2+2 Student, UVM-Miner Institute
  • Matt Montgomery, 2+2 Student, UVM-Miner Institute
  • Allen Wilder, 2+2 Student, UVM-Miner Institute
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:15 AM

Conservation Districts

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Sarah Damsell, Manager, Orleans County NRCD
  • Beth Moser-Duquette, Supervisor, Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Hilary Solomon, Manager, Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Marina Welch, Manager, White River NRCD, Conservation Planner, VT Association of Conservation Districts
11:15 AM

Funding streams for Clean Water

  • Jim Walsh, Selectboard Member, New Haven, Vermont
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Regenerative Agriculture

  • Will Allen, Regeneration Vermont
  • Rosalyn Aronow, Student, UVM
  • Hannah Carpino, Student, UVM
  • Michael Colby, Regeneration Vermont
  • Ella Farago, Student, UVM
  • Marcie Gallagher, Student, UVM
  • Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Regional Development Corporations

  • Tim Smith, Executive Director, Franklin County industrial Development Corporation
  • James Stewart, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
11:30 AM

Update

Vermont Farm Bureau

  • Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
3:30 PM

Reception

UVM Extension
Cafeteria

Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Regional Development Corporations

  • Lyle Jepson, Dean of Entrepreneurial Programs, Castleton University
9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

TBD

Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and Trustees of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College.
House Chamber

Friday, February 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Regional Development Corporations

  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
9:45 AM

S.9 - An act relating to the preparation of poultry products

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S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

S.9 - An act relating to the preparation of poultry products

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Anson Tebbetts as Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
9:30 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Lars Hasselblad Torres, Executive Director, Generator
10:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
10:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to the preparation of poultry products

Ethan Allen Room

  • Carlene Hellus, Owner, Fowl Mountain Farm
  • Chip Hellus, 2nd Vice President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • John Lomachinsky, SpringMore Farm
  • Bill Pearce, Owner, Hillside Farm, Albany
  • Hannah Pearce, Hillside Farm, Albany
  • Scout Proft, Owner, Someday Farm
  • Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
11:30 AM

Vermont Farm Bureau

Introduction of farmer members
Ethan Allen Room

  • Peter Briggs, Addison County, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Ray Duquette, Rutland County, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Terry Gulick, Windsor County, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Kaleigh Hammel, Washington County, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Nicolina Norman, Rutland County, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Gilbert Patnoe, Franklin County, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Michelle Poulin, Poulin And Daughters Farm, Randolph, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Justin Poulin, Poulin And Daughters Farm, Randolph, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Anna Jo Smith, Addison County, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Anne Tisbert, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Tim Vee, Laughing Child Farm, Pawlet, Vermont Farm Bureau
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introductions

Vermont Fair Association

  • Bob Allen, President, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
  • Charles Camber, , Caledonia County Fair
  • Jackie Folsom, , Vermont Fair Association
  • Alan Howe, Tunbridge Fair
  • Diane Norris, Vice President, Addison County Fair and Fielddays
  • Mike Reed, Addison Fair
9:45 AM

Break

Vermont Fresh Network

  • Meghan Sheradin, Executive Director, Vermont Fresh Network
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to the preparation of poultry products

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Randy Quenneville, Section Chief, Meat Inspection Section, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Water Quality in Vermont

Phosphorus management

  • Amy Alton, MET Consulting
  • Jeff Bernicke, CEO, Native Energy
  • Ela Chapin, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Christopher Koliba, UVM Department of Community Development and Applied Economics, Clean Water Network
11:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to the preparation of poultry products

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 minutes after Floor

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

Committee discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Smith, Executive Director, Franklin County industrial Development Corporation
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Tile Drainage

Joint hearing with House Agriculture Committee
Ethan Allen Room

  • Peter Briggs, Addison County, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Jeff Carter, , UVM Extension
  • Ella Farago, Student, UVM
  • Laura Klaiber, Research Technician, Miner Institute
  • Chris O'Keefe, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Bill Rowell, Board Member and Green Mountain Dairy Farm owner, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Steven Roy, Redline Drainage
  • Eric Young, Agronomist/Soil Scientist, Miner Institute
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

Committee discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

To Be Determined

Friday, March 3, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Vermont Farm Bureau

Update of Bureau concerns

  • Lyn Desmarais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Meeting Details
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10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

The General Assembly is on break for the week of Town Meeting

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
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9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • John Ryan, VT Agriculture Development Program Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
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9:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Chelsea Lewis, Business Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:30 PM

Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance Legislative Reception

Cedar Creek Room

Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
9:45 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
10:30 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
11:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 17, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Agency budget

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 minutes after Floor

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Rep. Thomas Bock
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H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

  • Rep. Mark Higley
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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9:00 AM

H.218 - An act relating to the adequate shelter of dogs and cats

  • Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
9:30 AM

H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

  • Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Thursday, March 23, 2017
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9:00 AM

H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

Committee discussion

9:30 AM

Introduction

PathStone

  • Ernest Caswell, Board Member, Pathstone
  • James Cooper, Training and Employment Director, Pathstone
10:15 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

Committee discussion

4:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention
House Chamber

Friday, March 24, 2017
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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion Regarding Bills

10:00 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Candace Morgan, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
11:15 AM

Break

UVM Student visitors to committee

  • Rosalyn Aronow, Student, UVM
  • Marcie Gallagher, Student, UVM
  • Rob Persons, Student, UVM
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 minutes after Floor

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

Tile Drainage amendment considered

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Sheep milk status

11:15 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

Amendment: Study on workers compensation in forestry, logging and agriculture.

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Senate
  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

  • Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

Amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.218 - An act relating to the adequate shelter of dogs and cats

  • Red Goodman, Board Member, Vermont Mushers Association
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Mary McFaun, Green Mountain Dog Club
  • Andrea McMahan, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
  • Lisa Nelson, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
  • Pam Parshall, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

9:30 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

Committee discussion

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Working Lands Enterprise Initiative

  • Chelsea Lewis, Business Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • David Zuckerman, Lieutenant Governor
4:00 PM

2+2 Agriculture Education Program

Reception honoring new 2+2 students
Cedar Creek Room

Friday, March 31, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Doug Farnham, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Farm Bill 2018

Committee discussion

11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 minutes after Floor

H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.218 - An act relating to the adequate shelter of dogs and cats

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary McFaun, Green Mountain Dog Club
  • Andrea McMahan, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.218 - An act relating to the adequate shelter of dogs and cats

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Katherine Collins, Humane Agent, Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society
  • Bernard Downing, Vermont Volunteer Service for Animals, Chelsea
  • Linda Glock, Vermont VolunteerServices for Animals, West Windsor
  • Mary McFaun, Green Mountain Dog Club
  • Pam Parshall, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
  • Sue Skaskiw, VSNIP Administrator, Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.218 - An act relating to the adequate shelter of dogs and cats

Thursday, April 6, 2017
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9:00 AM

H.218 - An act relating to the adequate shelter of dogs and cats

  • Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

UVM Research

UVM Vermont Legislative Research Service report: "A Review of Rural Economic Development Proposals"

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Student, UVM Vermont Legislative Research Service
  • Madeline Murray-Clasen, Student, UVM Vermont Legislative Research Service
10:30 AM

Break

Friday, April 7, 2017
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9:00 AM

UVM Research

UVM Vermont Legislative Research Service Report: "Dairy Surplus Report"

  • Abigail Ames, Student, UVM Vermont Legislative Research Service
  • Catherine Curren-Groome, Student, UVM Vermont Legislative Research Service
  • Charlotte Gliserman, Student, UVM Vermont Legislative Research Service
9:45 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

Committee discussion

10:00 AM

Followup Discussion

  • Doug Farnham, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 minutes after Floor

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Working Lands Budget

  • Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Chelsea Lewis, Business Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Agriculture and wetlands

  • Ella Farago, Student, UVM
  • Marli Rupe, Clean Water Initiative Program Assistant Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Kerry O'Brien, Manager, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District
10:15 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

Logging bridges

  • Sen. John Rodgers, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:30 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 14, 2017
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9:00 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
9:40 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:00 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 19, 2017
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8:00 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 20, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Will Baker, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Federal Agriculture Issues

Public Hearing on the 2018 Federal Farm Bill
Room 10

  • Mike Bald, Founder and Owner, Got Weeds?
  • Leon Berthiaume, General Manager, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery
  • Ray Duquette, Rutland County, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Nancy Everhart, Agricultural Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Bernie Guillemette, Dairy Farms of America
  • Gil Livingston, President, Vermont Land Trust
  • Bill Rowell, Board Member and Green Mountain Dairy Farm owner, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Lorenzo Whitcomb, Dairy farmer, Williston
Friday, April 21, 2017
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9:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 26, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.510 - An act relating to the cost share for State agricultural water quality financial assistance grants

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Lyn Desmarais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 27, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.510 - An act relating to the cost share for State agricultural water quality financial assistance grants

  • Jim Leland, Director, Agriculture Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

2+2 Advisory Committee Meeting

From 1-4 PM in Room 11.
Agriculture Committee members are invited, with best time to come from 1-2:30 PM.

Friday, April 28, 2017
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9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to the preparation of poultry products

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 1, 2017
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3:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.495 - An act relating to miscellaneous agriculture subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 4, 2017
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 5, 2017
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, September 28, 2017
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2:00 PM

Rural Economy, Agriculture and Forestry

PUBLIC MEETING
St. Alban's Town Office
Boardroom
579 Lake Road
St. Albans, VT

  • Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Jan Marinelli
  • Marly Root
  • Carl Rosenquist
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Tim Smith, Executive Director, Franklin County industrial Development Corporation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Amanda St. Pierre, Executive Director, Pleasant Valley Farm
  • Paul Warbey
  • Marissa Watson
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
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2:00 PM

Rural Economy, Agriculture and Forestry

PUBLIC MEETING
Barton Municipal Building
Senior Center
17 Village Square
Barton, VT

  • Louise Calderwood, Government Relations Director, Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance
  • Kenny Davis
  • Nick Ecker-Racz
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Jess Kennedy
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Katelyn Robinson
  • Pat Sagui, Composting Association of Vermont
  • Bruce Shields, Vice President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
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2:00 PM

Rural Economy, Agriculture and Forestry

PUBLIC MEETING
Newbury Congregational Church Vestry
4915 Main Street South
Newbury, VT

  • Bob Beaulieu
  • Walt Gladstone, Dairy farmer
  • Kevin Lawrence, Fish and Wildlife Board
  • Bryce Limlaw, Limlaw Pulpwood
  • Bruce Limlaw, Limlaw Pulpwood
  • Larry Scott
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Rural Vermont
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
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2:00 PM

Rural Economy, Agriculture and Forestry

PUBLIC MEETING
Hartford Municipal Building - Room 2
171 Bridge Street
White River Junction, VT

  • Mike Bald, Founder and Owner, Got Weeds?
  • Alex Barnett, Long View Forest
  • Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
  • Peter Condaxis, Regulatory Forester, Ryegate Power Station
  • Steve Hardy, President, Green Mountain Forestry
  • Gordon Merrick
  • Orson St. John
  • Jennifer Stromsten, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Pieter van Loon, Vermont Land Trust
  • Scott Woodward, Selectboard, Pomfret
Thursday, October 12, 2017
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2:00 PM

Rural Economy, Agriculture and Forestry

PUBLIC MEETING
Hartford Municipal Building - Room 2
171 Bridge Street
White River Junction, VT

  • Jeff Carter
  • Ela Chapin, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Ward Mann, Allen Lumber
  • Michael Rainville
  • Betsy Rosenbluth, Project Director, Vermont  FEED
  • Bill Sayre, Johnson Company
  • Harvey Smith
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Monday, November 20, 2017
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5:30 PM

Public Hearing on Lake Carmi

Franklin Town Hall
Franklin, Vermont

  • John Barrows, Franklin Watershed Committee
  • Dick Benton
  • Charlotte Bill, Citizen, Enosburg
  • Hal Bill, Member, Franklin Watershed Committee
  • Michael Colby, Regeneration Vermont
  • Robert Cormier, Member, Franklin Watershed Committee
  • James Ehlers, Executive Director, Lake Champlain International
  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  • Dan Larivee, Franklin
  • Peter Magnant, Chair, Franklin Select Board
  • James H. Maroney Jr., Leicester
  • Judith McLaughlin, Franklin
  • Albert Perry
  • Adrian Rainville, Franklin
  • John Roberts, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Casey Robinson, Franklin Watershed Committee
  • Greg Tatro, Franklin Watershed Committee
  • Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jared Willey
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, January 4, 2018
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9:00 AM

S.101 - An act relating to the conduct of forestry operations

The Senate Agriculture committee is meeting in Room 7, Senate Institutions Committee Room, for this hearing

  • Jack Bell, Long View Forest
  • Kate Bowen, Owner, Meadowdale Farm
  • Knox Cummins, Owner, Village Hill, Ltd.
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Chris Fife, Resource Supervisor, Weyerhaeuser Company
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Wayne Majuri, Wood Procurement Manager, International Paper - TIconderoga, NY
  • John McLain, New England Forestry Consultants
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gabe Russo, Owner, Southwind Forestry
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Andrea Stander, , Rural Vermont
  • Steve Webster, Board Member, Vermont Woodlands Association
2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly-House Chamber

Friday, January 5, 2018
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9:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Walk through of this bill and other bills in committee

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

S.215 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of the pesticides chlorpyrifos and dicamba

  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

S.101 - An act relating to the conduct of forestry operations

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Grahm Leitner, Vermont GreenWood Resources
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:30 AM

S.215 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of the pesticides chlorpyrifos and dicamba

  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
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9:00 AM

S.188 - An act relating to commercial feed and agricultural fertilizer

  • Sen. Brian Campion, Sponsor of bills
  • Sen. Brian Campion, Sponsor of bills
  • Sen. Brian Campion, Sponsor of bills
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Farm to Plate Report

Annual Report and Presentation
Room 10
Joint Hearing with Senate Agriculture Committee

  • Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Christine Dudley, Green Mountain Technology and Career Center
  • Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Annie Harlow, Farm to Plate Retail Consultant
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Maddy Monty Kempner, NOFA VT
  • John Mandeville, Lamoille Economic Development Corporation
  • Shane Rogers, Rooted in Vermont Project Manager, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Betsy Rosenbluth, Project Director, Vermont  FEED
  • Vera Simon-Nobes, Farm-Based Education Network Coordinator, Shelburne Farms
  • Sam Smith, Farm Business Specialist, Intervale Center
2:00 PM

Reception

Vermont Agriculture Hall of Fame Reception in Cedar Creek Room 2-4 PM

Thursday, January 11, 2018
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9:00 AM

Committee Bills

Committee discussion

9:45 AM

S.215 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of the pesticides chlorpyrifos and dicamba

  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
10:00 AM

S.101 - An act relating to the conduct of forestry operations

  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
11:30 AM

Security Briefing

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 12, 2018
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9:00 AM

S.101 - An act relating to the conduct of forestry operations

  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • 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
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, January 16, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

S.254 - An act relating to subsurface tile drainage

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Assistant Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
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9:00 AM

S.254 - An act relating to subsurface tile drainage

  • Eric Young, Agronomist/Soil Scientist, Miner Institute
10:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Cotterill, Department of Public Service
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrew Perchlik, CEDF Director, Public Service Department
  • Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
Thursday, January 18, 2018
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9:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Peter Condaxis, Regulatory Forester, Ryegate Power Station
  • Mark Driscoll, Plant Manager, Ryegate Power Station
  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Friday, January 19, 2018
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9:00 AM

Clean Water Projects: Planning and Implementation.

Joint hearing with Senate Agriculture Committee and Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
Room 10

  • Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Program Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Assistant Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Scott Anderson, Manager of Rate Setting, Green Mountain Power
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Robert Dostis, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Vermont Farm Bureau

Member introductions

  • Scott Birch, Owner, Maple Grove Farm
  • Kate Bowen, Owner, Meadowdale Farm
  • Rob Carey, Owner, Marble Meadow Farm
  • Ray Duquette, Rutland County, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Carlene Hellus, Fowl Mountain Farm
  • Chip Hellus, 2nd Vice President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • John Turner, Owner, Wild Roots Farm
1:00 PM

Governor's FY 2019 Budget Address

Joint Assembly - House Chamber

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Tim Smith, Executive Director, Franklin County industrial Development Corporation
9:30 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Olivia Anderson Campbell, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Andy Boutin, General Manager, Pellergy, LLC
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Wood boilers

Introduction to H.357

  • Rep. Robert Helm, Fair Haven
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Meeting Details
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8:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to subsurface tile drainage

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Sponsor
9:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

REDI Report

  • Ela Chapin, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Tierney, Director of Special Projects & Intergovernmental Affairs, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:45 AM

Reports Repeal Bill

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, January 26, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

ANR Regulations for Agricultural Use

  • Brian Jones
  • Steve Jones
  • Deanna Judkins
9:30 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Ed McNamara, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
10:15 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Robert Dostis, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
10:45 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Kirsten Sultan, District 7 Coordinator, Act 250
11:30 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent, Caledonia North Supervisory Union
  • Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Jesse Freedman, School Energy Management Program Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jill Remick, Director, Department of Taxes
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:20 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Additional subject: wetland fees

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Craig Whipple, Director of State Parks, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
5:00 PM

Vermont Farm Show

Consumer Night: 7th Annual Capital Cook Off
Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction VT

Thursday, February 1, 2018
Meeting Details
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10:00 AM

Vermont Farm Show

Dairy Update
Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction VT

12:00 PM

Vermont Farm Show

Dairy Farmers Banquet

Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.286 - An act relating to establishing a federally compliant industrial hemp pilot program

  • Joel Bedard, Founder and Chief Strategist, Vermont Hemp Company
  • Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Cannabis Trade Association
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
  • Tim Schmalz, Plant Industry Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
  • Netaka White, Full Sun Company
11:00 AM

Government Accountability Committee Report

committee discussion

11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Chris Fife, Resource Supervisor, Weyerhaeuser Company
  • Charlie Hancock, Consulting Forester, North Woods Forestry
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee

Member introductions

  • David Mears, Board Member, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
9:30 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Tom Martin, Cersosimo Lumber, Brattleboro
  • Abby White, Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
10:00 AM

Farm to School

Joint hearing with House Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Room 10

  • Kathy Alexander, School Nutrition Director, Addison Northeast School Union
  • Ray Allen, Farmer, Allenholm Farm
  • Lisa Beck, 3rd Grade Teacher, Cornwall Elementary school
  • Margaret Bledsoe, Superintendent, St. Johnsbury School District
  • Eloise Girard, Board Co-Chair, Craftsbury Saplings
  • Cynthia Greene, Shelburne Farms
  • Anore Horton, Acting Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Jen Kravitz, Principal, Cornwall Elementary school
  • Jenny Nelson, Agriculture Policy Advisor , Vermont Grange
  • Stephen and Sarah Park, Full Belly Farm, Monkton
  • Betsy Rosenbluth, Project Director, Vermont  FEED
  • Ari Salzman-Mathews, Intern, Vermont FEED
  • Debra Sanders, Director, Student Support Services, St. Johnsbury School District
  • Carolee Trebelock, Food Director, St. Johnsbury School District
  • Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Working Lands

Joint hearing withHouse Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Room 10

  • Karen and Kevin Broderick, Owners, Whitefield Hop Yard
  • Eric Deluca, Board Member, Working Lands Enterprise Board
  • Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Lucas Jenson, Owner, Jenson Enterprises
  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, House Committee on Agriculture
  • Gabe Russo, Owner, Southwind Forestry
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Senate Committee on Agriculture
  • Katt Toman, Owner, Sweet Rowen Farm
11:30 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Friday, February 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Sherr, Attorney General's Office
11:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

Joint hearing with House Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Room 11

  • Tony Brault, Troy Beef Farmer
  • Mac Broich, Green Mountain Grain and Barrel
  • Tony Fletcher, Green Mountain Grain and Barrel
  • Charlie Hancock, Board Chair, Cold Hollow to Canada
  • Melanie Harrison, Dairy farmer, Addison County
  • Tracy Zshau, Vermont Land Trust
11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

Conservation Districts

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Jeannie Bartlett, Manager, Franklin County NRCD, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Brittany Cole, Conservation Planner, St. Albans, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Jeff Farber, Programs Manager, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Heather Johnson, District Manager, Essex County, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Luke Rackers, Communications Coordinator, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
11:00 AM

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Milk Commission Report

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services IV and Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:30 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Discussion and possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Cannabis Trade Association
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Livestock Care Standards Advisory Council

Room 10

10:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

Agriculture Research Projects

  • Heather Darby, Alburg Farmer, UVM Extension
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

2+2 Advisory Committee Meeting

Room 10

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services IV and Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
9:30 AM

Food System Resilience

  • Theresa Snow, Director, Salvation Farms
10:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint hearing

11:30 AM

Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association

Member introductions

  • Bob Allen, President, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
  • Roger Audet, Lamoille County Field Days
  • Alan Howell, Tunbridge Fair
  • Art Laplant, Orleans County Fair
  • Mike Tetreault, Board Member, Orleans County Fair
Friday, February 16, 2018
Meeting Details
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8:30 AM

S.254 - An act relating to subsurface tile drainage

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:00 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Committee discussion

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:45 AM

S.254 - An act relating to subsurface tile drainage

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
10:45 AM

Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance

Member introductions

11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

Clean Water Projects

S.260 review
Ethan Allen Room

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
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8:30 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Discussion and possible vote.

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, GMP, VEC, VELCO
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Clean Water Projects

S.260 review
This hearing will be held in the Ethan Allen Room.

  • John Barrows, Camp owner, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  • Ernie Englehardt, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  • Andrea Englehardt, Lake Carmi Campers Association
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Robert Houriet
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

Committee discussion

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Realtors
  • Rebecca Weber, Conservation Law Foundation
Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.255 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

S.255 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.254 - An act relating to subsurface tile drainage

Committee discussion

  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:00 AM

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

  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
11:30 AM

S.255 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.254 - An act relating to subsurface tile drainage

  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Nat Shambaugh , Retired Chemist
  • Nat Shambaugh , Retired Chemist
Friday, March 2, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.254 - An act relating to subsurface tile drainage

Committee discussion and vote

  • Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Marli Rupe, Clean Water Initiative Program Assistant Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Marli Rupe, Clean Water Initiative Program Assistant Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maddie Kempner, Membership and Advocacy Coordinator, NOFA-Vermont
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Rep. Harvey Smith, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
  • Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Organizer, Rural Vermont
Thursday, March 15, 2018
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9:00 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Ela Chapin, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Rep. Terry Norris, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
9:45 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
10:30 AM

Judicial Retention

Joint Assembly

15 minutes after Joint Assembly

Vermont Farm Bureau

Introduction of members

  • Mary Cobb, Fort Waite Holsteins LLC, Corinth
  • Ray Duquette, Rutland County, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Jen Lambert, Owner, Lambert Farm
  • Murray Thompson, Owner, Thompson Farm
11:30 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Doug Flack, Owner, Flack Family Farm
Friday, March 16, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Clara Ayer, Fairmont Farms, East Montpelier
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
10:00 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Andy Boutin, General Manager, Pellergy, LLC
  • Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Frank, Co-Founder, SunWood Biomass
  • Ken Gagnon, Owner, Gagnon Lumber
  • Kristin Haas, State Vet, Director, Food Safety, Agency of Agriculture
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
4:00 PM

Green Mountain Dairy Association Reception

Cedar Creek Room

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
  • Ken Jones, Economic Research Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Andrew Stein, Research Economist, Department of Taxes
Friday, March 23, 2018
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9:00 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee discussion

  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
9:30 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:30 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Bob Stannard, Owner, Vermont Natural Beef
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Todd Heyman, Owner, Fat Sheep Farm
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
10:00 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

Committee discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
10:45 AM

H.903 - An act relating to regenerative farming

Introduction of bill and initial walk-through

  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Rep. Harvey Smith, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
Thursday, March 29, 2018
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9:00 AM

H.903 - An act relating to regenerative farming

  • Jane Clifford, Dairy Farmer
  • Nick DeGraff, Farmer, Richmond
  • Peter Donovan, Founder, Soil Carbon Coalition
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Andy LaPierre, Farmer, Shelburne
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Miles Tudhope, Farmer, Orwell
  • Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Organizer, Rural Vermont
Friday, March 30, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.903 - An act relating to regenerative farming

  • Maddie Kempner, Membership and Advocacy Coordinator, NOFA-Vermont
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
9:30 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to the protection of pollinators

  • Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nat Shambaugh , Retired Chemist
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

9:50 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
11:00 AM

H.903 - An act relating to regenerative farming

  • Seth Gardner, Dairy farmer, McNight Farm
  • Richard Hall, Board member and Fairmont Farm Owner, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to the protection of pollinators

This hearing will be in Room 7 at the State House, the Senate Institutions Committee Room.

  • Mike Bald, Founder and Owner, Got Weeds?
  • Judy Bellairs, Forest and Wildlife Committee, Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club
  • Terry Bradshaw, Chair, Pollinator Protection Committee
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Ross Conrad, Owner, Dancing Bee Gardens
  • Maddie Kempner, Membership and Advocacy Coordinator, NOFA-Vermont
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
following

H.903 - An act relating to regenerative farming

  • Maddie Kempner, Membership and Advocacy Coordinator, NOFA-Vermont
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Farm Finances

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Jamison Kimberly, Deputy Director of Agricultural Lending, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
9:45 AM

H.915 - An act relating to the protection of pollinators

  • Louise Calderwood, Government Relations Director, Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance
  • Jonathan Chamberlin, Certified Crop Advisor and Vermont Commercial Pesticide Applicator, Bourdeau Brothers Sales and Service
  • Brad Lawes, Lawes Agricultural Service Inc., Brandon
  • Bill Rowell, Board Member and Green Mountain Dairy Farm owner, Green Mountain Dairy, Sheldon
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
10:45 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion and Planning

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
  • Rep. Richard Lawrence, Sponsor
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

Committee Discussion of Bills in Committee

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Stephanie Smith, Chief Policy Enforcement Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
  • Alex Weinhagen, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
4:00 PM

2+2 Agriculture Education Program

Reception celebrating 20th Anniversary of 2+2 Program and introducing new 2+2 Students
Cedar Creek Room

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to the protection of pollinators

  • Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
9:30 AM

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

  • Bob DeStephano, Dreamland Amusements
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
  • Ed Hodgdon, Secretary, New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
  • Rep. Richard Lawrence, sponsor of bill
  • Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  • Tim Shea, General Manager, Champlain Valley Exposition
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
11:00 AM

Farm Finances

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Jackie Folsom, former farmer
  • Leon Graves, Vice President, Dairy Marketing Services
  • Sarah Isham, Senior Agricultural Lender, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
  • Rep. Richard Lawrence, sponsor of bill
  • Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
10:00 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Clean Water Initiatives

Joint Hearing with Senate Natural Resources and Energy, House Agriculture and Forestry
Room 11

  • Denna Benjamin, Farmer
  • Claudette Carswell, Farmer
  • Heather Darby, Agronomy Specialist, UVM Extension
  • Larry Gervais, Farmer
  • Nancy Kane, Farmer
  • Carolyn Kittell, Farmer
  • Scott Korhonen, Farmer
  • Dan Larivee, Farmer
  • Roland Rainville, Farmer
  • Jamie St. Pierre, Farmer
  • Corinna Stanley, Farmer
  • Chandra Stanley, Farmer
  • Chris Wagner, Farmer
Friday, April 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
  • Rep. Richard Lawrence, sponsor of bill
  • Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
10:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to the protection of pollinators

  • Judy Bellairs, Forest and Wildlife Committee, Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club
  • Nona estrin, Citizen, East Montpeleir
  • Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
11:00 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

Committee vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
10:30 AM

H.915 - An act relating to the protection of pollinators

  • Nona estrin, East Montpeleir
  • Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrea Stander, Consultant, Rural Vermont
11:15 AM

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

  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
  • Rep. Richard Lawrence, sponsor of bill
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.915 - An act relating to the protection of pollinators

  • Judy Bellairs, Forest and Wildlife Committee, Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club
  • Nona estrin, East Montpeleir
  • Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
10:00 AM

Vermont Farm Bureau

Press Conference
Cedar Creek Room

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
  • Rep. Richard Lawrence, sponsor of bill
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

Discussion and vote

Thursday, April 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Joint hearing with House Agriculture and Forestry Committee

Senate Agriculture Committee presents House bills they have recommended out of Senate Agriculture.

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H.663 - An act relating to municipal land use regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

Friday, April 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

Committee Check-In

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.750 - An act relating to providing financial assistance for animal-welfare-certified producers in Vermont

  • Kristin Haas, State Vet, Director, Food Safety, Agency of Agriculture
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, TDI New England
  • Kara Shannon, ASPCA
9:45 AM

H.903 - An act relating to regenerative farming

Committee discussion of amendment

Thursday, April 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Check-In

Friday, April 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Check-In

11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

Committee Check-In

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Check-In

Thursday, May 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Check-In

Friday, May 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Check-In

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Check-In

10:00 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

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