§ 5132. Definitions
§ 5132. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Agency” means the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. (2) “Compost” means a stable humus-like material produced by the controlled biological decomposition of organic matter through active management but shall not mean sewage, septage, or materials derived from sewage or septage. (3) “Farm” means a parcel […]
§ 4992. Corrective actions; administrative enforcement
§ 4992. Corrective actions; administrative enforcement (a) When the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets receives a complaint and determines that a farmer is in violation of the requirements of this chapter, rules adopted under this chapter, or a permit or certification issued under this chapter, the Secretary shall notify the farmer of the complaint, […]
§ 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 […]
§ 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 […]
§ 4981. Agricultural Water Quality Training
§ 4981. Agricultural Water Quality Training (a) On or before July 1, 2016, as part of the revisions of the required agricultural practices, the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets shall adopt by rule requirements for training classes or programs for owners or operators of small farms, medium farms, or large farms certified or permitted […]
§ 4987. Definitions
§ 4987. Definitions As used in this subchapter, “custom applicator” means a person who is engaged in the business of applying manure or agricultural waste to land and who charges or collects other consideration for the service. Custom applicator shall include full-time employees of a person engaged in the business of applying manure or agricultural […]
§ 4988. Certification of custom applicator
§ 4988. Certification of custom applicator (a) On or before July 1, 2016, as part of the revision of the Required Agricultural Practices, the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets shall adopt by rule a process by which a custom applicator shall be certified to operate within the State. The certification process shall require a […]
§ 4989. Certification of nutrient management plan technical service providers
§ 4989. Certification of nutrient management plan technical service providers (a) The Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets shall adopt by rule a process by which a nutrient management technical service provider shall be certified to operate within the State. The certification process shall require a nutrient management technical service provider to complete eight hours […]