VWA Policies & Communications Archives - Vermont Woodlands Association

This publication is for the benefit and education of Vermont Farm Bureau members. Please do not forward or copy this for any purpose other than to promote the farm bureau. Thank you. Week Ending January 29, 2021 Bills of Interest Introduced Due to the legislative webpage being down and inaccessible, Bills of interest will be

3 February

Legislative Update for Week Ending January 15, 2021

January 20, 2021
Kathleen Wanner

This publication is for the benefit and education of Vermont Farm Bureau members. Please do not forward or copy this for any purpose other than to promote the farm bureau. Thank you. Welcome to the New Year and the New Session Week Ending January 15, 2021 What is Your Feed Situation? Vermont Farm Bureau

20 January

Natural Resources University

December 20, 2020
Kathleen Wanner

Natural Resources University is a podcast network focused on delivering science-based natural resources information to landowners and managers. This network builds off the successes of the Deer University podcast (Mississippi State) and is a result of a RREA Focus Grant. The network includes 4 podcasts lead by various extension specialists. And each podcast focuses on natural

20 December

LEGISLATIVE WRAP UP October 7, 2020

October 15, 2020
Kathleen Wanner

The end of the 2019-2020 legislative session came at the fall of the gavel at 6:31 pm on Friday September 25. To say that the session was challenging is an understatement. COVID-19 created an unprecedented session; however, in the end, the Legislature, the Administration, and the Public managed to navigate. BILLS THAT PASSED THIS SESSION

15 October

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE July 7, 2020

July 9, 2020
Kathleen Wanner

The Legislature recessed June 26, 2020 and will be back August 25, 2020. When the Legislature returns, they will be finishing the budget for rest of the fiscal year and review the stimulus bills that were passed. They may also work on other legislation that was not finished by June 26. The tentative plan for

9 July

Financial Relief for the Forest Economy

July 8, 2020
Kathleen Wanner

On Friday, June 26, 2020, the Senate and house passed S. 351 to provide financial assistance to the agricultural community and included appropriations to the Forestry sector. The house amendment included appropriating $5,000,000 for the Forest Economy Stabilization Grant Program. Under this legislation, a Forest Product business that can demonstrate economic harm related to COVID-19

8 July

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE June 15, 2020

June 16, 2020
Kathleen Wanner

As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *jane WEEK 23 Last Friday, the House passed S-350, An act relating to creating emergency economic recovery grants. This bill

16 June