AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoFarm Stewardship: Richmond’s Andy Aldrich, who manages a 150-acre farm with a maple sugarbush, Christmas trees and timber, was named Vermont’s 2026 Fantastic Farmer and received a $5,000 grant for his commitment to land stewardship and adaptation. Clean Energy: Sen. Bernie Sanders joined 110 lawmakers urging the Trump administration to release $7 billion for Solar for All, after courts ruled its attempt to end the program unlawful. The funding is intended to expand rooftop and community solar and lower household power bills. Land Conservation: A Norwich couple donated 301 acres of forest in Newbury to the Upper Valley Land Trust, its largest Vermont land gift, preserving a tract valued for water quality, recreation and forestry. Lake Health: State scientists say cyanobacteria treatment at Lake Carmi worked—for now. Wildfire and Forest Planning: A Berlin wildfire burned 251 acres before reaching 70% containment, while the state is seeking public input on a long-range management plan for Okemo State Forest. The Fish and Wildlife Board also voted to consider extending bobcat trapping season.
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