AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSevere Weather: A First Alert and severe thunderstorm watch covered parts of Vermont and New Hampshire, with storms capable of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief tornadoes; forecasters say the worst threat fades after about 10 p.m. Public Health & Climate: Vermont tick monitoring highlights Lyme risk as the state’s agriculture team collects tens of thousands of ticks to track disease spread. Chemicals & Water: Vermont’s paraquat ban takes effect Nov. 1, with farm exceptions through 2030, as pesticide concerns keep driving state and national chemical regulation. Wildlife Governance: A growing dispute over Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s bear management approach centers on whether the agency has reliable data and whether killing more bears will reduce conflicts. Local Food Systems: The Bennington Community Market is rebooting after reported unsustainable losses, with board members pointing to where earlier grant-backed models went off track. Drinking Water Funding: The EPA announced $25M+ in grants aimed at improving small and rural drinking water systems and addressing PFAS and lead. Community Care: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is launching its first paid LNA training program in Barre, feeding the home-care workforce pipeline.
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