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Subject: 	FW: Help Agency of Ag protect farms less than 10 acres
Date: 	Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:13:01 -0400
From: 	Mary Peabody <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: 	BFRDP VT Grant Partners <[log in to unmask]>
Organization: 	UVM Extension
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apologies for duplication but I know this applies to many of the folks 
we're working with...


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*From:* Vern Grubinger <[log in to unmask] 
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*Date:* April 19, 2013, 12:37:07 PM EDT
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*Subject:* *Help Agency of Ag protect farms less than 10 acres*
*Reply-To:* Vern Grubinger <[log in to unmask] 
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    If you farm less then 10 acres or know someone who does, read on,
    and please reply directly to Kyle Davis, thanks. Vern.

    The Vermont Agency of Agriculture is trying to gather data on
    producers utilizing smaller-acreage parcels to use as evidence
    during ACT 250 proceedings. In sum, the Agency is having difficulty
    in showing that parcels less than 10 acres can qualify as “primary
    agricultural soils” and be economically viable. I would greatly
    appreciate responses from anyone farming less than 10 acres telling
    me the county your farm is located in as well as your total acreage.

    I especially need this information for Rutland and Caledonia
    counties as the Agency is currently dealing with 3 smaller parcels
    there - so it would be very helpful to gather data on the number of
    producers utilizing less than 10 acres in those counties. Names and
    town locations are not necessarily important, but provide if you are
    willing.

    Also, if anyone would be willing to attend an ACT 250 hearing to
    testify, please let me know, and this would be great. However, no
    one will be required to testify by providing this information.

    I really appreciate your help in trying to obtain this vital data.
    Sincerely,

    Kyle Davis
    Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
    116 State Street
    Montpelier, VT 05620-2901
    802-828-2082
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*Beth Holtzman*
Outreach Education Coordinator
Women's Agricultural Network
University of Vermont Extension

617 Comstock Rd.
Berlin, VT 05602

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802-223-2389x204
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