Recently, officials with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) Hemp Program have fielded questions about it regulatory authority and involvement within the recently established Cannabis Control Board.
Post-harvest sampling is another important piece in ensuring that process lots are safe for the consuming public, and processors who follow the guidance can be assured that their products effectively comply with all potency and contaminant testing requirements.
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
