The Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets is revising the Best Management Practice Rule. The Best Management Practice (BMP) Program provides technical assistance and financial assistance to Vermont farmers to support construction of on-farm improvements designed to abate water pollution risks from agricultural waste.
Public Comment
The public comment period will begin on July 17, 2024, and remain open until September 9, 2024. Following the closure of the public comment period on September 9, 2024, the Agency will respond to all comments at the time the rule revision is issued.
Comments may be submitted in writing or may be given at the public hearings listed below.
Please submit all electronic public comments to: AGR.WQPublicComment@vermont.gov
Send all written comment to:
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Water Quality Division – BMP Rule
116 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620
For general inquires or questions related to the draft rule revision, you may contact:
Laura DiPietro, Director Nina Gage, Assistant Director
802-595-1990 802-622-4098
Laura.DiPietro@Vermont.gov Nina.Gage@Vermont.gov
Public Hearing
A public hearing will be held in-person with a hybrid option through Microsoft Teams.
The public hearing will be held at 116 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05620 in the 2nd Floor Conference Room on August 29th, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please RSVP here if you plan to attend in person or would like to request any special accommodations. Note that you are not required to RSVP if you plan to attend the public hearing virtually. You can alternatively contact Noah Gilbert-Fuller at 802-505-3407 if you would prefer to discuss accessibility or other accommodations.
Thursday, August 29, 2024, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Dial in by phone: +1 802-552-8456,,375279721#