Advocacy for Agriculture
NOFA-VT’s is engaged with a broad range of public issues of interest to our members and related to our programs in organic agriculture, local food systems, and consumer education. In this work we collaborate with individuals and many organizations in Vermont and around the country in addressing legislation, government decisions and policy proposals at the local, state and national levels. We communicate our recommendations and positions to policy makers and government officials, and engage our membership in these communications. We educate the public and members of the agricultural community about issues of importance through the publication of articles and contact with media outlets.
Some of our recent work…
2007 Farm Bill
- Farm Bill Recommendations
- Testimony Regarding the Farm Bill Before the U.S. Senate Agriculture, March 12, 2007
- Testimony submitted to the US House Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, “Impacts of Organic Dairy Farming in Vermont”
National Organic Standards
- Pasture Standard Position Letter to Secretary Johanns
- Comments on 'Handling Regulations for Leafy Greens'. December 2007
State Level
- Testimony regarding H. 616, The Farm Fresh Milk Restoration Act
- Testimony regarding H.522, An Act Relating to the Viability of Vermont Agriculture
Contact NOFA-VT for additional information about the above, other issues that we have been working on and any issues that are of concern to you.