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Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition tells committee it has recorded 13,000 acres of farmer‑funded conservation, offers itself as resource
Summary
Coalition leaders told the Agriculture committee they have recorded 13,000 acres of farmer‑funded conservation across about two dozen farms, said they represent more than 130 member farms, and asked legislators to use the group as a regular resource on bills and hearings.
Brian Kemp, cochair of the Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition, told an Agriculture committee the group wants to be a standing resource for legislators and help provide testimony on bills that affect farmers.
"We really wanna be at the table," Kemp said, noting the coalition includes more than 130 member farms and a dozen active directors who regularly testify before the legislature.
Kate Longfield, the coalition’s newly introduced executive director, described the group’s…
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