§ 4962. Definitions
§ 4962. Definitions As used in this subchapter: (1) “Certified Vermont Environmental Steward” means an owner or operator of a farm who has achieved the thresholds for the Vermont Environmental Stewardship Program to be certified as a farm that improves soil health and contributes to improving water quality. (2) “Regenerative farming” means a series of […]
§ 4963. Regenerative farming; Vermont Environmental Stewardship Program
§ 4963. Regenerative farming; Vermont Environmental Stewardship Program (a) Establishment of Program. There is created within the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets the Vermont Environmental Stewardship Program (VESP) to provide technical and financial assistance to Vermont farmers seeking to implement regenerative farming practices to achieve certification as a Certified Vermont Environmental Steward. (b) Program […]
§ 4964. Agricultural Innovation Board
§ 4964. Agricultural Innovation Board (a) Creation. There is created the Agricultural Innovation Board that shall: (1) Review historic recommendations for pesticide reduction in the State and coordinate with existing work groups to avoid submitting to the General Assembly conflicting policy recommendations on the regulation of pesticides and farming. (2) Recommend practices that reduce the […]
§ 4961. Purpose
§ 4961. Purpose The purposes of this subchapter are to: (1) enhance the economic viability of farms in Vermont; (2) improve the health and productivity of the soils of Vermont; (3) encourage farmers to implement regenerative farming practices; (4) reduce the amount of agricultural waste entering the waters of Vermont; (5) enhance crop resilience to […]