Vermont Farming Bill: A Mixed Bag for Small Producers

Vermonts New Farming Bill: A Mixed Bag for Small Producers Vermont lawmakers have passed a bill, H.941, aimed at regulating farming in towns. The bill restores some farming exemptions, especially for structures and operations meeting state agricultural practices rules. It also creates a right to grow plants, excluding cannabis and hemp. However, it doesnt fully restore exemptions for livestock farms under four acres, leaving room for towns to impose restrictions. New rules for backyard chickens allow limits, potentially hindering small farms. The bill also lacks protections for some animals and may not adequately support local food security, favoring housing development over farming in town centers. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04745570d4be4530