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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to prohibit municipal regulation of agricultural activities that are subject to the Required Agricultural Practices Rule. This bill also would provide Vermont income, capital gains, and property transfer tax exemptions for certain farmers and certain sales of agricultural property. The bill designates a “farm kitchen operation” as a new category of food processing establishment. This bill clarifies that a milk producer may request an administrative hearing regarding a purchasing dispute. This bill also would enable the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets to provide contracts in addition to grants for the Farm-to- School program. The bill repeals the Interstate Pest Control Compact that has ceased operations, makes miscellaneous changes to the exam requirements to become a licensed pesticide applicator, and updates seed laws to conform to common standards. This bill also would give the Vermont Economic Development Authority the authority to administer the Vermont Agricultural Credit Program. S.323
AI Summary
This bill aims to clarify and strengthen agricultural regulations and support in Vermont by, among other things, preventing municipalities from regulating agricultural activities already covered by the Required Agricultural Practices Rule, a set of standards designed to protect water quality and manage agricultural waste. It also introduces tax exemptions for certain farmers and agricultural property sales, and establishes a "farm kitchen operation" as a new category for food processing. Additionally, the bill allows milk producers to request administrative hearings for purchasing disputes, enables the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets to use contracts in addition to grants for the Farm-to-School program, and repeals the defunct Interstate Pest Control Compact. It also updates pesticide applicator exam requirements, aligns seed laws with common standards, and transfers the administration of the Vermont Agricultural Credit Program to the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA).
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Agriculture (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Agriculture Hearing (09:30:00 2/27/2026 Room 28) (on 02/27/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.323 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0323/S-0323%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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