Government Regulations and Policies in Agriculture - Farmer and Policymaker Perspectives
Silver Pavilion, UVM Alumni House, 61 Summit St.
Burlington, VT
How are regulations for farms changing in Vermont? How do farmers comply with regulations and what challenges or opportunities do they face? Come learn about recent research exploring farmer perceptions of government regulations in agriculture, followed by a diverse panel discussion. Research results will share farmer perspectives on state and federal regulations and potential ideas for future ideas and changes.
Panel discussion will feature:
Laura DiPietro, Director of Water Quality, VT Agency of Agriculture
Jackie Folsom, Legislative Director, VT Farm Bureau
Steve Palmer, Farmer and Owner, Shelburne Sugarworks
Representative Carolyn Partridge, Chairwoman VT House Agriculture Committee
Chuck Ross, Director of UVM Extension, Former VT Secretary of Agriculture
Loren Wood, Dairy Farmer and Owner, Woodnotch Farms
The panel will be followed by an audience Q&A and a reception. All are welcome!
To be held at the UVM Alumni House Silver Pavillion, 3:30pm-5:00, followed by reception. Wednesday November 28th.
Contact Meredith Niles, mtniles@uvm.edu for more information
Made possible with support from the James M. Jeffords Center for Policy Research and the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences
