Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the availability of financial assistance through the Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA)
When faced with pest pressures and choosing a pesticide a grower must be aware of the regulations that apply, both state of Vermont pesticide regulations and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets’ Hemp Program reminds hemp growers and processors of their obligation to comply with the Vermont Hemp Rules including testing requirements that reduce risk and help protect the consuming public.
An article by Suzy Hodgson, Sustainable Agriculture Outreach Specialist with the Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and the UVM Extension New Farmer Project
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets’ Hemp Program recently launched the Cannabis Quality Control Program (CQCP) and is now accepting applications for certification.
The final rule doesn’t immediately impact Vermont Hemp Program participants, as Vermont plans to continue to operate under the pilot program authorization and administer the Vermont Hemp Rules.
To limit in person contact and continue with inspections and connecting with Hemp Program registrants, the Hemp Program started conducting contactless records inspections in accordance with Section 5 and 6 of the Vermont Hemp Rules.
