Each year, RV and NOFA-VT invite our farmer members and ally organizations to learn and exchange about the legislative process, advocacy and policy during the Spring legislative session. This event series offers farmers and the agrarian community at large - homesteaders, gardeners, (urban) farmers, medicine makers, and food activists alike - opportunities to speak with lawmakers, voice their real life issues and to learn more about the legislative process. This in person event at the State House includes a policy briefing and advocacy training with RV, NOFA-VT and allies, the option to testify (in-person or remotely), the chance to meet and greet with your legislators, as well as a tour of the building. To make this event accessible to all, stipends are available for activists! RSVP required. New! Can’t make it in person? You can livestream the event on Youtube (registration still required).
TUESDAY, APRIL 18!
Open Format: Bring your Individual Farm Issues Forward!
The final Small Farm Action Day of the 2023 legislative session will be an opportunity to bring forward issues that otherwise fall under the radar because they don’t affect a majority but maybe only a small portion of the farming community - maybe even only your farm! What regulations are in the way of the success of your farm business? Tell legislators now or learn during our advocacy training how to best address your issue with policy makers - be the change!
Register now, show up or speak to your ideas - be the change!
RSVP Required for Any Portion of the APRIL 18th Event!
Schedule of Events (April 18 schedule & details will be updated closer to April 18th!)
8:30am - Arrival, Introductions, & Priorities
9:00am - 2:00 Testimony in Senate Ag and House Ag Committees & Lunch (Timing TBD)
Important Note: You are more than welcome to attend the day's events without an obligation to testify. If, however, you are planning to attend the day's events and are not choosing to testify, you may not be able to listen to testimony due to capacity limits in the committee rooms.