Previous Meetings:
- October 28, 2024
- August 26, 2024
- July 22, 2024
- May 20, 2024
- March 25, 2024
- February 26, 2024
- January 22, 2024
- December 11, 2023
- November 13, 2023
- October 16, 2023
- September 25, 2023
- August 28, 2023
- July 24, 2023
- June 26, 2023
- May 22, 2023
- April 24, 2023
- March 27, 2023
- February 27, 2023
- January 23, 2023
- December 19, 2022
- November 28, 2022
- July 25, 2022
- May 23, 2022
- April 11, 2022
- February 28, 2022
10/28/24 - In-Person/Virtual, Williston
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- 2024 State/Federal Neonicotinoid Treated Seed Legislative/Administrative Activity - Gene Harrington, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Agriculture & Environment, Biotechnology Innovation Organization
- DRAFT Neonicotinoid Treated Article Seeds and Neonicotinoid Pesticides Best Management Practices Rule
- Recommended BMPs for Neonicotinoid Application and Treated Seed - Xerces Society
8/26/24 - In-Person/Virtual, Williston
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- Agricultural Pesticide Applications by Drone - Steve Li, PhD, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist (Weed Science), Auburn University
- Neonicotinoid Research Update - Heather Darby, PhD, Agronomic and Soils Specialist, University of Vermont Extension
- Farming Practices that Support Pollinators - Laura Johnson, University of Vermont Extension
- Review of EPA Updated Occupational Exposure Assessment for Seed Treatment Uses for Three Neonicotinoids - Pam Bryer, PhD, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
7/22/24 - In-Person/Virtual, Williston
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- 2023 Seed Report – Jill Goss, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- H. 706 / Act 182 An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides:
Overview and AIB responsibilities - Morgan Griffith, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets - Neonicotinoid Best Management Practices (BMPs) Resources and Summary Chart
5/20/24 - In-Person/Virtual, Williston
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- H.706 - An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides update - Zach Szczukowski, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- Vermont Wild Bee Report, pollinator surveys and protection recommendations and future projects – Spencer Hardy, Vermont Center for Ecostudies
- S.25 - An act relating to consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals
3/25/24 - In-Person/Virtual, Williston
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- AIB Agricultural Inputs Survey Results - Round 1
- Microplastics in composts, digestates, and food wastes - Dr. Eric Roy, Kate Porterfield, University of Vermont
2/26/24 - In-Person/Virtual, Williston
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- H.706 An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides comparison with NY Birds and Bees Protection Act regulating neonicotinoid treated seeds - Zach Szczukowski, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- S.197 An act relating to the procurement and distribution of products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and monitoring adverse health conditions attributed to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Pam Bryer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
1/22/24 - In-Person/Virtual, Williston
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- Agricultural Innovation Board Recommendations Regarding Best Management Practices (BMPs) For Neonicotinoid Treated Article Seeds - Final Report
- The Xerces Society public comment regarding BMPs for neonicotinoid treated seeds - January 2024
- 2023 Annual Legislative Report of the Agricultural Innovation Board
- Update on NY Birds and Bees Protection Act regulating neonicotinoid treated seeds – Gene Harrington, Biotechnology Innovation Organization
- Neonicotinoid research results & update – Dr. Heather Darby, University of Vermont
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- AIB recommendations to Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets regarding BMPs for neonicotinoid treated seeds DRAFT report (including member edits)
- Neonicotinoid Use in Vermont
- The Xerces Society public comment regarding BMPs for neonicotinoid treated seeds
11/13/23 - In-person/Virtual, Williston
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- Neonicotinoid treated seed BMP framework to guide discussion
- Neonicotinoid treated seed disposal options
- Neonicotinoid treated seed BMP framework comments - Ryan Rebozo, Vermont Center for Ecostudies
10/16/23 - In-person/Virtual, Williston
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- AIB Key Takeaways Relevant to Required Topics
- Broflanilide: Comparison of Hazard and Chemical/Fate Properties for Several Alternative Insecticides (EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0053-0009)
9/25/23 - In-person/Virtual, Williston
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- Seed Bag Label Example - Jonathan Chamberlin, Bourdeau Brothers, Inc and Morgan Griffith, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- UVM Neonicotinoid Treated Seed Research Update - Dr. Heather Darby, UVM Extension
- Neonicotinoid BMP AIB Brainstorming document
8/28/23 - In-person/Virtual, Williston
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- Agricultural Innovation Board Work Plan Review of Required Topics - Morgan Griffith, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- Agricultural Inputs Survey Round 2 Response Summary - Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- Agricultural Innovation Board Ideas - Dr. Wendy Sue Harper, Soil Biologist, Agricultural Innovation Board Member
- Neonicotinoids in NY State: Economic Benefits and Risks to Pollinators - Dr. Scott McArt, Associate Professor of pollinator health, Department of Entomology, Cornell University
7/24/23 - In-person/Virtual, Williston
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- Neonicotinoid Treated Seed and IPM in PA - Dr. John Tooker, Professor of Entomology / State IPM Coordinator, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
- Treated Seed Regulations in Quebec - Louis Robert, Agronomist Emeritus, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Food of Quebec
- Overview of Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency Neonicotinoid Regulations - Morgan Griffith, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- A Perspective on Provincial Regulatory Approaches to Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments - Émilie Bergeron, Vice President Chemistry, CropLife Canada
6/26/23 - In-person/Virtual, Williston
- Efficacy and Economic Benefits of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments - Christine Hazel, Corteva Agriscience
- Ontario Neonicotinoid Treated Seed Regulations and Related Research - Tracey Baute, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
- Seed Corn Maggot, Stand Losses and the Need for Insecticide Seed Treatments - Elson Shields, Cornell University
- Natural Resources Defense Council Public Comment and References - Lucas Rhoads, Natural Resources Defense Council
5/22/23 - In-person/Virtual, Williston
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- Review of State Neonicotinoid Use Laws and Regulations - Gene Harrington, Biotechnology Innovation Organization
- Review of Treated Seed Dust-Off Research - Jill Goss, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- Dr. Schaafsma Planter Modifications Resources and Summary - Jill Goss, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
4/24/23 - In-person/Virtual, Williston
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- 2022 Seed Report Update - Jill Goss, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- Impact of Neonicotinoid Treated Seed on Pollinator Health - Andrew Munkres, Vermont Beekeepers Association
- Summary EPA Neonicotinoid Ecological Risk Assessment - Morgan Griffith, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3/27/23 - In-person/Virtual, Williston
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- Vermont Corn and Soybean Pest Pressures, IPM and Neonicotinoid Treated Seed Research and Availability - Dr. Heather Darby, UVM Extension
- Environmental Impact of Neonicotinoid Treated Seeds Literature Review - Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- Environmental Impact of Neonicotinoid Treated Seed Annotated Bibliography
- Agricultural Inputs Survey Response Summary - Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
2/27/23 - In-person/Virtual, Williston
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- Update on 2022 Treated and Untreated Seed Reporting - Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- AIB Proposal and Report Acceptance Process
- AIB Work Plan to date
- Legislative Report Regarding BMPs for Non-Neonicotinoid Treated Article Seeds
1/23/23 - In-person/Virtual, Randolph
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- Seed Sales in VT Update - Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- Understanding Agricultural Inputs Survey Distribution Plan and Introductory Email Communication
- Draft Non-Neonicotinoid Treated Seed BMPs for AIB Discussion
12/19/22 - In-person/Virtual, Montpelier
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11/28/22 - In-person/Virtual, Montpelier
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- UVM Extension Presentation on Treated Seed, Dr. Heather Darby
- Pesticide Rule - David Huber
7/25/22 - In-person/Virtual, Montpelier
Focus Area: Neonicotinoids
5/23/22 - In-person/Virtual, Montpelier
- Seed Treatment Technology Overview – Corteva agriscience
- Neonicotinoid Research at AAFM – Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- Pollinator Protection Efforts in VT – Terence Bradshaw, UVM
- Neonicotinoids and Bee Health: A perspective on government regulations – Paul Hoekstra, Grain Farmers of Ontario
4/11/22 - In-person/Virtual, Montpelier