Previous Meetings:
- January 27, 2025
- December 9, 2024
- 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
1/27/25 - In-Person/Virtual, Williston
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- Neonicotinoid Research Update – Heather Darby, PhD, Agronomic and Soils Specialist, University of Vermont Extension
- 2024 Annual Report of the Agricultural Innovation Board
- Public comment: Industry letter on the proposed rule, “Best Management Practices for the Use of Neonicotinoid Treated Article Seeds and Neonicotinoid Pesticides” from the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), CropLife America (CLA), and Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
12/9/24 - In-Person/Virtual, Williston
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- Recommended Best Management Practices for Neonicotinoid Treated Article Seeds and Other Uses of Neonicotinoid Pesticides – Emily May, Agricultural Conservation Lead, Pesticide Program, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
- Neonicotinoid Treated Article Seeds and Neonicotinoid Pesticides Best Management Practices Draft Rule with AIB Member Recommendations
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