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UPCOMING MEETINGS:

• May 20, 2024 1pm - 4pm

• Location - Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Williston Office, 94 Harvest Lane, Williston VT, Conference room 210

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Previous Meetings:

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

12/11/23 - Virtual meeting

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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

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• 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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• Understanding Agricultural Inputs survey
• AIB CY 2022 Annual Report

11/28/22 - In-person/Virtual, Montpelier

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• UVM Extension Presentation on Treated Seed, Dr. Heather Darby
• Pesticide Rule - David Huber

7/25/2022 - In-person/Virtual, Montpelier

Focus Area: Neonicotinoids 

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5/23/2022 - In-person/Virtual, Montpelier

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• 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

4/11/2022 - In-person/Virtual, Montpelier

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2/28/2022 - Virtual Meeting (via Microsoft Teams)

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