2025-2026 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry (Room 49)
The House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry considers matters relating to agriculture, food resiliency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, forestry and forest products, State parks and lands, and other similar policies.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 8, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
Election of Speaker of the House
Election of House Clerk - 12:30 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 AM
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House Floor
Seat Assignments
Committee Assignments
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Receive report of Canvassing Committee
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
Friday, January 10, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 11:30 AM
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Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation Introductions
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Kate Eberle, Principal Assistant, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Charles Martin, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Natural Resources
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Oliver Pierson, Director of Forests
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Kate Eberle, Principal Assistant, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Avian Flu and Cattle Update
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Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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E.B. Flory, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Kaitlynn Levine, Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 1:45 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Fiscal Office Introduction
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:30 PM
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Legislative Council Introduction
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Agency of Agriculture Introductions
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Cheryl Achilles, Director, Vermont Agriculture and Environmental Laboratory, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Cheryl Achilles, Director, Vermont Agriculture and Environmental Laboratory, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 2:00 PM
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Chair and Vice Chair Training
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:45 AM
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Review of Legislation Passed in Previous Biennium
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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UVM HATCH Act Updates
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Eric J Von Wettberg, Director of the Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Vermont
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Eric J Von Wettberg, Director of the Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Vermont
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Food Security Research
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Meredith Niles, Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences/Food Systems Program, University of Vermont
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Meredith Niles, Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences/Food Systems Program, University of Vermont
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Food Bank and Hunger Free Vermont
Introductions
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Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
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John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
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Carrie Stahler, Government and Public Affairs Officer, Vermont Foodbank
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Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Working Lands Program Overview
Root's Farm Market
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 11:00 AM
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Agency of Agriculture Introductions
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E.B. Flory, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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E.B. Flory, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Climate Resilience
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Al Freeman, Climate Forester, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Katharine Servidio, Forest Economy Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Al Freeman, Climate Forester, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 2:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 17, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Farm to Plate Investment Program
Introductions and overview
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Scott Birch, Farm Bureau President, Orleans County
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Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Network Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Scott Birch, Farm Bureau President, Orleans County
- 11:00 AM
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Wildland Fire Team Presentation
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Kathy Decker, Forest Protection Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Dan Dillner, State Forest Fire Supervisor, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Oliver Pierson, Director of Forests, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Kathy Decker, Forest Protection Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont Farm Bureau
Introductions
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Scott Birch, Farm Bureau President, Orleans County
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Heidi Krantz, Member, Vermont Horse Council
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Amber Perry, Policy Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Kate Rowley, Rowley Brothers Dairy
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Mary White, Fort Waite Holsteins LLC, Vice President, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Gwynn Zakov, Lobbyist, Farm Bureau
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Scott Birch, Farm Bureau President, Orleans County
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Logging Introduction
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Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
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Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
- 2:15 PM
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Adjourn
- 2:30 PM
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Field Trip
The Roots Farm Market
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Small Group DEI Training
Commerce, Government Operations, Agriculture
- 2:00 PM
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Capitol Police Security Briefing
Due to the sensitive nature of this meeting, it will not be live streamed
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Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
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John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
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Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
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Walter Gladstone, Newmont Farm, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
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Chanin Hill, Four Hills Farm, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance Board
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Kevin Kouri, Director of Nutrition and Sales, Phoenix Feeds and Nutrition
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Tucker Purchase, Partner, Fairmont Farms
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Amanda St. Pierre, Pleasant Valley Farms, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
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Walter Gladstone, Newmont Farm, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Agriculture Development Grants Final Report
Meat, maple, produce
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Madison Berry, Grant Program Manager of Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Madison Berry, Grant Program Manager of Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Clean Water Enforcement Dispute
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont's Agricultural and Food System Overview Panel #1
Overview of Vermont's food system: the data
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Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Network Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Network Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:45 PM
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All Legislative Briefing in the House Chamber
House Chamber
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future
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Breck Bowden, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
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Karina Dailey, Vice Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
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Bob Fischer, Water Facility Operator, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
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Lori Fisher, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Committee
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Denise Smith, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee Chair
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Hilary Solomon, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee, Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
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Breck Bowden, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Land Trust Presentation
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Allen Karnatz, Champlain Valley Project Director, Vermont Land Trust
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Tracy Zschau, President, Vermont Land Trust
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Allen Karnatz, Champlain Valley Project Director, Vermont Land Trust
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:15 PM
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Ethics, Rules, Decorum Training
Friday, January 24, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Vermont's Agricultural and Food System Overview Panel #1
Overview of development approach to Vermont's food system
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Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Network Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Network Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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NOFA Introductions
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Joe Bossen, Board Member, NOFA-VT
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Johanna Doren, Direct Markets and Local Food Access Program Director, NOFA-VT
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Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA-VT
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Jessica Hays Lucas, Grassroots Policy Organizer, NOFA-VT
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Becky Maden, Board Member, NOFA-VT
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Grace Oedel, Executive Director, NOFA-VT
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Melisa Oliva, Board Member, NOFA-VT
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Joe Bossen, Board Member, NOFA-VT
- 2:00 PM
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Forest Future's Roadmap
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Chris Brooks, CEO, VT Wood Pellet Company LLC
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Abigail Long, Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association, East Burke
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Luke McNally, Champlain Region Forester, Ruffed Grouse Society
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Oliver Pierson, Director of Forests, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Allan Thompson, Certified Wildlife Biologist and Licensed Forester, Vermont Woodlands Association
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Chris Brooks, CEO, VT Wood Pellet Company LLC
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's 2026 Budget Address
Joint assembly to receive budget address
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Current Use Overview
Tax Department
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Stacy Cibula, Agriculture Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Liz Gleason, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Stacy Cibula, Agriculture Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Current Use Overview
Joint Fiscal Office
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Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:20 PM
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H.14 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of animals in product testing
Introduction
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Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Lead Sponsor
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Lead Sponsor
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Dairy and NE Dairy Business Innovation Center
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Laura Ginsburg, Dairy Strategy and Innovation Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Laura Ginsburg, Dairy Strategy and Innovation Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Land Access and Opportunity Board
Introductions
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Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
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Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Universal School Meals
Hunger Free Vermont update
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Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
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Kayla Strom, Farm to School Programs Coordinator, NOFA-VT
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Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Forest Products Association
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Colleen Goodridge, Vice President, Vermont Forest Products Association
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Gwynn Zakov, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
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Colleen Goodridge, Vice President, Vermont Forest Products Association
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 31, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Current Use in Agriculture
Agency of Agriculture
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Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
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Karen Bradley, Chair of the Government Relations Committee, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
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Karen Bradley, Chair of the Government Relations Committee, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
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Allison Hope, Executive Director, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association
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Mark Isselhardt, Maple Specialist, UVM Extension
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Emma Marvin, Board Member, VMSMA
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Allison Hope, Executive Director, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association
- 2:10 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Herd Management Technology
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Ben Notterman, Owner, Snug Valley Farm
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Dan Smith, Executive Director, Agritech Institute for Small Farms, Inc
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Ben Notterman, Owner, Snug Valley Farm
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program
Program update
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Sue Skaskiw, VSNIP Administrator, VVSA Humane Society
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Sue Skaskiw, VSNIP Administrator, VVSA Humane Society
- 3:00 PM
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H.4 - An act relating to standards for the care of egg-laying hens
Introduction
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Field Trip
Little River Timber Harvest
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Timber Trespass Report
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Mike Carriveau, Concerned Citizen, Plainfield
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Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
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Mike Carriveau, Concerned Citizen, Plainfield
- 1:45 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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Federal Delegation
Introductions
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Ryan McLaren, Outreach Representative, Sen. Peter Welch
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Haley Pero, Outreach Director, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
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Thomas Renner, Community Liaison, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
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Ryan McLaren, Outreach Representative, Sen. Peter Welch
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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3SquaresVT Awareness Day
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Frances Bevrige, Capstone Participant
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Christine Bourque, Blue Heron Farm
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Johanna Doren, Direct Markets and Local Food Access Program Director, NOFA-VT
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Elom Essiba, SNAP and Crop Cash participant
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Andrea Otto, Volunteer, Caledonia Farmers Market Association
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Carrie Stahler, Government and Public Affairs Officer, Vermont Foodbank
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Frances Bevrige, Capstone Participant
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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Equine Industry Update
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Mindy Hinsdale, Retired Horse Farmer, Vermont Horse Council
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Heidi Krantz, Member, Vermont Horse Council
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Mindy Hinsdale, Retired Horse Farmer, Vermont Horse Council
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Current Use
Forests Parks and Recreation
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Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 2:00 PM
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Act 64 Clean Water Oversight
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Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 7, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:00 AM
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MOU Report
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Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 11:45 AM
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Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
Introductions
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Vijay Nazareth, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
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Vijay Nazareth, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Land Use Review Board
Introductions
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
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Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
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Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
- 1:30 PM
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Cannabis Control Board
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Kyle Harris, Board Member, Cannabis Control Board
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Julie Hubbard, Board Member, Cannabis Control Board
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James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
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Kyle Harris, Board Member, Cannabis Control Board
- 2:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 2:45 PM
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Vermont Cannabis Equity Coalition
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Jessilyn Dolan, Co Founder, Green Mtn. Patients' Alliance
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Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Co-Chair, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, Health Equity Advisory Commission
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Amelia Machia, Co Founder, Green Mountain Patients' Alliance
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Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
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Geoffrey Pizzutillo, Executive Director and CoFounder, Vermont Growers Association
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Graham Unangst-Rufenacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
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Jessilyn Dolan, Co Founder, Green Mtn. Patients' Alliance
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 1:30 PM
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Avian Flu Update
This is a joint hearing with House Healthcare. It will be hosted in Room 10 and live streamed to the House Agriculture Youtube Channel
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E.B. Flory, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
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E.B. Flory, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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Timber Trespass Report
Discussion
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Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
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Sam Lincoln, President, Lincoln Farm Timber Harvesting
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Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
- 3:30 PM
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Universal School Meals
Joint Fiscal Office overview
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.167 - An act relating to establishing the Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Grant at the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Legislative counsel walk through
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Rep. Esme Cole, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Esme Cole, Sponsor
- 9:30 AM
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H.167 - An act relating to establishing the Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Grant at the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Vermont Foodbank Funding Request
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John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
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Carrie Stahler, Government and Public Affairs Officer, Vermont Foodbank
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Michelle Wallace, Director of Community Health Programs, Vermont Foodbank
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John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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Viticulture Update
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David Keck, Owner, Stella 14 Wines
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Steven Wilson, Owner, VT Vineyards
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David Keck, Owner, Stella 14 Wines
- 11:30 AM
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Outdoor Recreation Day
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Nick Bennette, Chair, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
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Tom Lepesqueur, Co-owner, L & D Trailworks
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James Patterson, Co-owner, L & D Trailworks
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Nick Bennette, Chair, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont Arts Council
Vermont Female Farmers photo series discussion
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Deirdre Connelly, Operations Specialist, Vermont Arts Council
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Juan Carlos González, Photographer, Vermont Female Farmers
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Deirdre Connelly, Operations Specialist, Vermont Arts Council
- 1:15 PM
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Farm to School Awareness Day
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Patrick Ackerman- Hovis, Institutional Sales Associate, Food Connects
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Reeve Basom, Teacher, Center for an Agricultural Economy
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Joe Bossen, Owner, Vermont Bean Crafters and Vermont All Souls
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John Buck, Buck Family Maple
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Gina Clithero, Farm to Institution Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Conor Floyd, Grant Program Manager for Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
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Bob Hildebrand, SNS Food Service Director, The Abbey Group
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Dana Hudson, Vermont Farm to School and Early Childhood Network, Shelburne Farms
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Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
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Sabrina McDonough, Teacher, Shrewsbury Mountain School
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Kayla Strom, Farm to School Programs Coordinator, NOFA-VT
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Patrick Ackerman- Hovis, Institutional Sales Associate, Food Connects
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
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Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Elisabeth Nance, Designee, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Clare Salerno, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Elizabeth Sipple, Program Lead, Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
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Alisha Utter, Vice-Chair, Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Conservation Districts
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Emily Finnegan, District Manager, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District
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Richard J Noel, Board Member, Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District
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Lauren Weston, District Manager, Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District
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Emily Finnegan, District Manager, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Extreme Weather Event Relief
Farmer introductions
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Bill Chidsey, Farmer
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David Keck, Owner, Stella 14 Wines, Stella 14 Wines
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Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA-VT
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Jacob Powsner, Baird Farm, Chittenden, VT
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Justin Rich, Farmer, Burnt Rock Farm
-
Bill Chidsey, Farmer
- 1:45 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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Current Use Overview
Forest Parks and Recreation - conclusion of testimony from February 6th
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Katharine Servidio, Forest Economy Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Katharine Servidio, Forest Economy Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 2:50 PM
-
Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, February 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition
-
Mike Audet, Owner, Ledge Haven Farm
-
Julie Curtain, Director of Homeownership, Champlain Housing Trust
-
Allen Karnatz, Champlain Valley Project Director, Vermont Land Trust
-
Becca Knouss, Owner, The Goat Project
-
Katie Rose Leonard, Owner, Head Over Fields Farm
-
Mike Audet, Owner, Ledge Haven Farm
- 11:30 AM
-
Universal School Meals
Budget Impact
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:45 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Heavy Cut Law and Acceptable Management Practices
-
Oliver Pierson, Director of Forests, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
David Wilcox, Forester, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Oliver Pierson, Director of Forests, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 2:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
- 2:15 PM
-
Current Use Advisory Board
-
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
-
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
- 3:00 PM
-
Universal School Meals
Agency of Education
-
Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
-
Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
- 3:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Budget Presentation
Agency of Agriculture
-
Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 2:00 PM
-
Break
- 2:15 PM
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H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
Introduction, Walk-through
-
Kirby Keaton, Legislative Counsel, Department of Taxes
-
Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor
-
Kirby Keaton, Legislative Counsel, Department of Taxes
- 3:00 PM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Introduction and Drafting
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.229 - An act relating to establishing the Farm and Forestry Operations Security Special Fund to provide grants for losses to farms and forestry operations due to weather conditions
Introduction
-
Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
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Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
- 9:30 AM
-
Vermont Fairs
-
Bob Allen, Member, Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association
-
Randy Beams, Lamoille Field Days
-
Ken Button, Addison County Fair and Field Days
-
Robert Congdon, Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
-
Sheila Martin, Orleans County Fair
-
Peggy Sherlock, Tunbridge Fair
-
Bob Allen, Member, Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative
Grant award winners report back
-
Mark Goodridge, Partial Owner, Goodridge Lumber
-
Annie Myers, Owner, Myers Produce LLC
-
Clare Salerno, Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Program Staff, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Elizabeth Sipple, Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Program Staff, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Rose Thackeray, Owner, Union Brook Farm
-
Mark Goodridge, Partial Owner, Goodridge Lumber
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Budget Request
Vermont Foodbank
-
John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
-
John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
- 1:50 PM
-
Forest Management for State Land
-
Jim Duncan, State Lands Manager, Forest Parks and Recreation
-
Jim Duncan, State Lands Manager, Forest Parks and Recreation
- 2:50 PM
-
Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.167 - An act relating to establishing the Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Grant at the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Agency of Agriculture Testimony
-
Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Trevor Lowell, Assistant Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 9:30 AM
-
Center for Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship
Vermont State University Update
-
Glenn Evans, Executive Director, Center for Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship, Vermont State University
-
DeMetris Reed, Meat Facility Director, Center for Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship, Vermont State University
-
Glenn Evans, Executive Director, Center for Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship, Vermont State University
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Vermont Vegetable and Berry Association
Introductions
-
Vern Grubinger, Vegetable and Berry Specialist
-
Vern Grubinger, Vegetable and Berry Specialist
- 1:45 PM
-
Break
- 2:00 PM
-
Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board Annual Report
-
Erika Holm, Co-Executive Director, Programs and Operations, Central Vermont Humane Society, and Chair, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
-
Erika Holm, Co-Executive Director, Programs and Operations, Central Vermont Humane Society, and Chair, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
- 2:50 PM
-
Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, February 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Working Lands Coalition
-
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
-
Denise Smith, Executive Director, VT Council on Rural Development
-
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 11:00 AM
-
Budget Presentation
Forest Parks and Recreation
-
Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 11:30 AM
-
H.291 - An act relating to enrollment of posted land in the Use Value Appraisal Program
Introduction
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Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor
-
Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
-
Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor
- 11:45 AM
-
H.273 - An act relating to the Use Value Appraisal Program
Introduction
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Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Sponsor
-
Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.273 - An act relating to the Use Value Appraisal Program
Walk-through
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:15 PM
-
H.291 - An act relating to enrollment of posted land in the Use Value Appraisal Program
Walk-through
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
-
Governor’s Proposed FY2026 Budget
Reviewing the proposal for the concentrated animals feeding operation database project and contractor support
-
Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division
-
Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division
- 2:00 PM
-
3SquaresVT Update
-
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Leslie Wisdom, Food & Nutrition Program Director, Department for Children and Families
-
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
- 2:50 PM
-
Committee Discussion
FY26 Budget Discussion
- 3:15 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Agency of Agriculture testimony
-
Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Stephanie Smith, Deputy Director in the Division of Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 1:30 PM
-
H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
Tax department current use overview
-
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
-
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
- -
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H.273 - An act relating to the Use Value Appraisal Program
Tax department current use overview
-
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
-
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
-
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
- 2:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
FY26 Budget Discussion
- 3:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Serve Learn Earn
Budget Request
-
Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
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Breck Knauft, Executive Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
-
Kate Gluckman, Director, Serve Learn Earn
- 10:00 AM
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H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
-
John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
-
John McCann, Owner, North Branch Vineyards, Montpelier
- 10:30 AM
-
Act 250
Review
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
-
CSG East Presentation
Lunch Provided
-
Bob Haefner, Council of State Governments
-
Tara Sad, Council of State Governments
-
Bob Haefner, Council of State Governments
- 12:30 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
FY26 Budget Discussion
- 2:00 PM
-
Budget Presentation
Forest Parks and Recreation
-
Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 2:50 PM
-
Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.167 - An act relating to establishing the Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Grant at the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Mark-up
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
H.343 - An act relating to making State lands available for farming by citizens of State-recognized Native American Indian tribes
Introduction
-
Rep. John O'Brien, Sponsor
-
Rep. John O'Brien, Sponsor
- 11:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
H.396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award
Introduction and walk-through
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
- 2:50 PM
-
Adjourn
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, February 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
-
H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
Joint Fiscal Office review
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:45 AM
-
H.273 - An act relating to the Use Value Appraisal Program
Joint Fiscal Office review
-
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:00 AM
-
H.291 - An act relating to enrollment of posted land in the Use Value Appraisal Program
Joint Fiscal Office review
-
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:30 AM
-
H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
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Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Sponsor
-
Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
Department of Housing and Community Development Testimony
-
Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
-
Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
- 1:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
- 1:50 PM
-
Break
- 2:00 PM
-
Current Use
Agency of Agriculture overview
-
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Ryan Patch, Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 2:50 PM
-
Break
- 3:10 PM
-
H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
-
Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Jamey Fidel, General Counsel and Forest and Wildlife Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 4:15 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.273 - An act relating to the Use Value Appraisal Program
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Mindy Hinsdale, Member, Equine Industry Committee, Vermont Horse Council
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Heidi Krantz, Chair, Equine Industry Committee, Vermont Horse Council
-
Catie Hill Waterman, Constance Hill Farm
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Mindy Hinsdale, Member, Equine Industry Committee, Vermont Horse Council
- 9:40 AM
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H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Language changes
-
Caroline Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Caroline Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
- 10:15 AM
-
H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
Legislative Counsel Current Use Overview
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
Walk-through
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
-
H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
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Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm
-
Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 3:45 PM
-
H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
Department of Health Testimony
-
Julie Arel, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
-
Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager
-
Julie Arel, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
- 4:25 PM
-
H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
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Caroline Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
-
Caroline Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
- 4:35 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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LUCT Proposal
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
- 9:45 AM
-
Current Use
Forest Parks and Recreation
-
Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 10:45 AM
-
H.396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award
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Peter Anthony, Former Representative, Washington-3
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Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Peter Anthony, Former Representative, Washington-3
- 10:50 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 11:00 AM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Mark-up
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
-
H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
Mark-up
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 3:00 PM
-
Vermont Center for Geographic Information Presentation
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John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
-
John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
- 3:30 PM
-
H.291 - An act relating to enrollment of posted land in the Use Value Appraisal Program
-
Julia Barstow, Resident, East Montpelier
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Julia Barstow, Resident, East Montpelier
- 3:45 PM
-
H.396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award
Committee Vote
- 4:00 PM
-
H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
Joint Fiscal Office testimony
-
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:15 PM
-
H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
Mark-up
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 11:15 AM
-
H.167 - An act relating to establishing the Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Grant at the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Mark-up and committee vote
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
-
H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee Vote
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:40 AM
-
Break
- 11:45 AM
-
H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
Mark-up
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:05 PM
-
H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
Regional Planning Commission testimony
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Tom Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
-
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 2:00 PM
-
Break
- 2:10 PM
-
H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
Mark-up
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
Forest Parks and Recreation testimony
-
Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Keith Thompson, Private Lands Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 3:00 PM
-
H.134 - An act relating to calculating land use change tax and creating a new land use change tax exemption for developing affordable housing
Committee Discussion
- 3:15 PM
-
Break
- 3:30 PM
-
H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
Mark-up and Committee Vote
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Hooray !
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor and Caucus
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:25 PM
-
Vermont Forest Products Association Timber Trespass Report
-
Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
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Gwynn Zakov, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
-
Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
- 2:05 PM
-
H.386 - An act relating to establishing an Agricultural Land Transfer Assistance Program
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Heather Surprenant, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:50 PM
-
H.408 - An act relating to State purchasing of local food
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Heather Surprenant, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:20 PM
-
H.372 - An act relating to application of neonicotinoid pesticides to nursery starts and herbaceous plants
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Rep. John O'Brien, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. John O'Brien, Sponsor
- 3:35 PM
-
H.398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority
Review
-
Rep. Emily Carris-Duncan, Bill Reporter
-
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Emily Carris-Duncan, Bill Reporter
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:40 AM
-
Migrant Farmworker Safety Presentation
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Dan Baker, Associate Professor, UVM Farmworker Advocate
-
Dan Baker, Associate Professor, UVM Farmworker Advocate
- 10:30 AM
-
SUSU Community Farm
Introductions
-
Krista McClure, Farmer, SUSU Community Farm
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Krista McClure, Farmer, SUSU Community Farm
- 11:15 AM
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Break
- 11:30 AM
-
H.326 - An act relating to the regulation of the use of rodenticides
Introduction and Walk-through
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Larry Satcowitz, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:05 AM
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USDA Funding Cuts
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Gina Clithero, Farm to Institution Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Cynthia Green, Farm to Early Child Education Coordinator, Shelburne Farms
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Becca Perrin, Food Hub Account Manager, Green Mountain Farm-to-School
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Carrie Stahler, Government and Public Affairs Officer, Vermont Foodbank
-
Kayla Strom, Farm to School Programs Coordinator, NOFA-VT
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Gina Clithero, Farm to Institution Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Judicial Retention
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:25 PM
-
Federal Funding Cuts
Agency of Agriculture Testimony
-
Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 2:25 PM
-
Salvation Farms Update
-
Kelly Dolan, Director, Salvation Farms
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Richie Houriahan, Owner/Operator, Cabot Smith Farm
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Kim Lipinski, Director of Nutrition and Wellness, Central Vermont Council on Aging
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Tony Risitano, Salvation Farms
-
Kelly Dolan, Director, Salvation Farms
- 3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucus
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Caucus
- 2:20 PM
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H.423 - An act relating to implementing the Vermont Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan
Introduction and Walk-through
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Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
- 2:50 PM
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H.167 - An act relating to establishing the Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Grant at the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Straw Poll Vote
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Thomas Stevens, House Committee on Appropriations
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:20 PM
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Break
- 3:30 PM
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H.371 - An act relating to the use of dynamic pricing by retail establishments
Introduction and Walk-through
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Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor
- 3:55 PM
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Break
- 4:05 PM
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H.424 - An act relating to the donation to the State of managed forestland enrolled in current use
Introduction and Walk-through
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:20 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:40 AM
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H.478 - An act relating to requiring price look-up stickers on produce be compostable
Introduction and Walk-through
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Rep. John O'Brien, Sponsor
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Rep. John O'Brien, Sponsor
- 10:00 AM
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Small Farm Action Day
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Earnest A. (Buster) Caswell, Farmworker, Champlain Orchards
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Jean Hamilton, Exective Director, Land Access and Opportunity Board
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Ethan Kramer, Tilia Hills Farm
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Beth Levine, Beth The Baker LLC
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Chris Lillie, Green Mountain Sativa
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Chris Piana, Fable Farm & Fermentory
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Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
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Earnest A. (Buster) Caswell, Farmworker, Champlain Orchards
- 11:15 AM
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Response to the Impact of Tariffs on the Forest Industry
Forest Parks and Recreation
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Chris Castano, Sales and Marketing Manager, Maine Woods Company LLC
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Oliver Pierson, State Forester and Director of the Forests Division, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Katharine Servidio, Forest Economy Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Chris Castano, Sales and Marketing Manager, Maine Woods Company LLC
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Vermont Farm Show Testimony
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Dave Martin, Treasurer, Vermont Farm Show
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Theresa Snow, Board President, Vermont Farm Show
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Dave Martin, Treasurer, Vermont Farm Show
- 10:30 AM
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Vermont National Guard
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Mark Rodgers, President, Vermont Sheep and Goat Association, Farmer, Glover VT
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Mark Rodgers, President, Vermont Sheep and Goat Association, Farmer, Glover VT
- 11:15 AM
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Break
- 11:30 AM
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H.477 - An act relating to forest management harvests on State Forest lands
Introduction
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Rep. John O'Brien, Sponsor
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Rep. John O'Brien, Sponsor
- 11:45 PM
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H.475 - An act relating to establishing an equitable pricing system for the milk production
Introduction
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Rep. John O'Brien, Sponsor
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Rep. John O'Brien, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:05 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Introduction and Walk-through
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Sen. Joseph "Joe" Major, Reporter
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Joseph "Joe" Major, Reporter
- 1:45 PM
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Ben & Jerry's Update
Caring Dairy and Milk with Dignity
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Tom Gates, Values Led Dairy Specialist, Ben and Jerry's
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Tom Gates, Values Led Dairy Specialist, Ben and Jerry's
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 2:40 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucus
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Committee Discussion
Side by Side of H.229 and S.60
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
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H.326 - An act relating to the regulation of the use of rodenticides
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Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 2:15 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
NOFA Testimony
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Vern Grubinger, Vegetable and Berry Specialist, UVM Extension
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Bruce Hennessey, Farmer/Slaughterer, Maple Wind Farm
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Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA-VT
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Graham Unangst-Rufenacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
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Vern Grubinger, Vegetable and Berry Specialist, UVM Extension
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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Committee Discussion
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Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, NOFA-VT
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Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, NOFA-VT
- 9:35 AM
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Federal Impacts on the Forest Products Industry
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Trevor Allard, Vice President, Allard Lumber Company
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David Laforce, Owner and CEO, Built By Newport
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William Sargent, Owner, Hollow Hill Forestry
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Gwynn Zakov, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
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Trevor Allard, Vice President, Allard Lumber Company
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:15 AM
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H.475 - An act relating to establishing an equitable pricing system for the milk production
Walk-through
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:40 AM
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H.477 - An act relating to forest management harvests on State Forest lands
Walk-through
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:50 AM
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H.478 - An act relating to requiring price look-up stickers on produce be compostable
Walk-through
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:05 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
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Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 2:40 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:10 AM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
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Oliver Pierson, State Forester and Director of the Forests Division, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Katharine Servidio, Forest Economy Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Oliver Pierson, State Forester and Director of the Forests Division, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 9:40 AM
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H.386 - An act relating to establishing an Agricultural Land Transfer Assistance Program
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Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Network Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Liz Gleason, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
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Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Network Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 10:40 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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H.386 - An act relating to establishing an Agricultural Land Transfer Assistance Program
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Nikki Lennart, Farm Business Specialist, Intervale Center
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Nikki Lennart, Farm Business Specialist, Intervale Center
- 11:40 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 4, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
NOFA Testimony
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Amanda Andrews, Owner, Tamarack Hollow Farm
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Hillary Martin, Diggers' Mirth Collective Farm
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Sam Smith, Farm Business Specialist, Intervale Center
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Mike Snow, Executive Director, Connecticut River Watershed Farmers Alliance, Post Mills Eggs and Grain
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Amanda Andrews, Owner, Tamarack Hollow Farm
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucus
- 12:30 PM
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Lunch
- 1:35 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Committee Discussion
- 3:20 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:10 AM
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H.326 - An act relating to the regulation of the use of rodenticides
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Laura Ireland, Associate Director of Animal Law & Policy Institute
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John Maguranis, MA Representative, Project Coyote
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Anna Morris, Vermont Institute of Natural Science
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Laura Ireland, Associate Director of Animal Law & Policy Institute
- 10:10 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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State Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report on Financial and Technical Assistance for Agricultural Water Quality Report
Report Review
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Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 11:25 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 11:35 AM
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H.386 - An act relating to establishing an Agricultural Land Transfer Assistance Program
Vermont Land Trust Testimony
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Maggie Donin, Farmland Access Program Director, Vermont Land Trust
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Maggie Donin, Farmland Access Program Director, Vermont Land Trust
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:05 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Committee Discussion
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:40 AM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Committee Discussion
- 10:00 AM
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UVM Student Presentations
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Rachelle Klapheke, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Sevda Alvirdizadeh, PhD student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Bella Brodsky, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Bridget Craig, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Emalee Garboski, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Brian Griffith, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Kevin Haggerty, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Amanda Hutson, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Megan Knight, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Anna Marchessault, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Kevin Markey, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Pindar Mbaya, PhD student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Bryton Moeller, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Jenifer Morgan-Davie, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Meredith Niles, Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences/Food Systems Program, University of Vermont
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CJ Sands, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Torie Snyder, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Sadie Southall, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Alexis Yamashita, PhD Student in Food Systems, University of Vermont
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Rachelle Klapheke, M.S. Student, Food Systems, University of Vermont
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, April 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 2:30 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucus
- 11:15 AM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
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Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Jake Jacobs, Risk Management Outreach Specialist and Farm Teams Advisor, White River Natural Resource Conservation District
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Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 12:05 PM
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Lunch
- 1:10 PM
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Food Hubs Overview
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Lindsey Berk, Executive Director, Addison County Relocalization Network
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Richard Berkfield, Executive Director, Food Connects
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Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Network Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Catherine Cusack, Executive Director, Green Mountain Farm to School
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Eli Hersh, Honey Field Farm
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Amy Huyffer, Strafford Organic Creamery
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Heidi Lynch, Executive Director, Vermont Farmers Food Center
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Travis Marcotte, Executive Director, Intervale Center
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Jon Ramsay, Executive Director, Center for an Agricultural Economy
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Hannah Sessions, Owner, Blue Ledge Farm
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Lindsey Berk, Executive Director, Addison County Relocalization Network
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
-
H.326 - An act relating to the regulation of the use of rodenticides
Fish & Wildlife Testimony
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John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Brehan Furfey, Furbearer Project Leader, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
- 3:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
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Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
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Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA-VT
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Mary White, Farm & Crop Insurance Agent, Vice President, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
- 10:35 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Mark-up
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:10 AM
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Committee Discussion
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:50 AM
-
H.326 - An act relating to the regulation of the use of rodenticides
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Tyler Hawkins, New England Pest Management Association
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David Huber, Deputy Director Public Health and Agriculture Resources, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Tyler Hawkins, New England Pest Management Association
- 10:35 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Committee Discussion
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Committee Discussion
- 11:20 AM
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Vermont Forest Products Association
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Trevor Allard, VFPA Second Vice President, Allard Lumber Company
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Evan Dell’Olio, VFPA Member, Synergy Bioproducts
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Chris Fife, VFPA Board of Directors, Weyerhaeuser Company
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Ken Gagnon, VFPA Board of Director, Gagnon Lumber
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Colleen Goodridge, Vice President, Vermont Forest Products Association
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Mike Green, VFPA Board of Director, Green Forest Tree Service
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Steve Hardy, VFPA President, Green Mountain Forestry
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Robbo Holleran, VFPA Board of Directors, Vermont Forest Products Association
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Rodney Rainville, VFPA Member, Rainville Timber
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Bill Sayre, VFPA Board of Director, THe A. Johnson Company
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Gwynn Zakov, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
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Trevor Allard, VFPA Second Vice President, Allard Lumber Company
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 3:00 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Committee Discussion
- 3:45 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:10 AM
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H.326 - An act relating to the regulation of the use of rodenticides
Committee Discussion
- 11:30 AM
-
S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Committee Discussion
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
Break
- 2:10 PM
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Food Hubs Overview
-
Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Network Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
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Kathy Killam, Killam Sales & Distribution
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Annie Meyers, Myers Produce
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Seth Wolcott-MacCausland, Pumpkin Village Foods
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Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Network Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- 3:10 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucus
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
-
Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA-VT
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA-VT
- 1:30 PM
-
Break
- 1:40 PM
-
S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
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Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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Review of Federal Dollars
Forest Parks and Recreation
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Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 3:40 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:05 AM
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Small Farm Action Day
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Samantha Langevin, Director of Partnerships and Community, Liberation Ecosystems
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Zachary Lizee, Cognizant Sparks LLC, Plainfield
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Joseph Morel, Eastman Farm, Barnard
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Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
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Katie Steere, Wild Earth Farm, Randolph
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Ben Wilcox, Farmer, Off Piste Farm
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Samantha Langevin, Director of Partnerships and Community, Liberation Ecosystems
- 10:05 AM
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Break
- 10:25 AM
-
Neonicotinoid Legislation Overview
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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Neonicotinoid Field Trial Study
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Heather Darby, Associate Professor, UVM Extension, Founding Member Northern Grain Growers Association
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Heather Darby, Associate Professor, UVM Extension, Founding Member Northern Grain Growers Association
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 1:55 PM
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S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
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Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Scott Sanderson, Director of Farm and Food, Conservation Law Foundation
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Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 3:20 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:35 AM
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H.326 - An act relating to the regulation of the use of rodenticides
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Blair Calder, President, Automatic Trap Company Inc.
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Christopher Sweezy, Region Director, RK Environmental Services
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Blair Calder, President, Automatic Trap Company Inc.
- 10:35 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
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Frank Kampf, Bull Shed Farm, Cabot
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Graham Unangst-Rufenacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
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Frank Kampf, Bull Shed Farm, Cabot
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 1:50 PM
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S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Committee Vote
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:30 AM
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H.326 - An act relating to the regulation of the use of rodenticides
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Rebecca Gooley, Wildlife Scientist, David Smith Conservation Research Fellow
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Rebecca Gooley, Wildlife Scientist, David Smith Conservation Research Fellow
- 12:30 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Adjourn
