The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets is updating the guidelines for the Medium Farm Operations (MFO) General Permit. The public can provide feedback on these updates until June 23rd. Two meetings will be held for discussions, both offered in person and via Microsoft Teams. The first public hearing will be held at the St. Albans City Hall in St. Albans on May 21st from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM and the second hearing will be held at the Isle Public Library in Middlebury on May 23rd from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM.
The MFO guidelines must be revised every five years by law, and since the last update was in 2018, it’s time for another. These updated rules will be in effect from 2024 to 2029. The proposed changes focus on making the guidelines clearer and removing unnecessary repetitions found in the Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs) and other Vermont statutes.
Comments may be submitted electronically to agr.wqpermits@vermont.gov or in writing to:
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets