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Issue Position: Agriculture and Farming

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2016
Issues: Agriculture and Food

Continue Support for "Vermont Made" and "Farm-to-Table" promotion efforts.
· Amend Inheritance Tax Law to provide exemptions for closely held and family owned farms and businesses.
· Continue Property Tax Relief for Vermont Farmers through the land use program.
· Encourage and Support Farm Education Programs through youth groups including Future Farmers of America and 4-H Clubs.
· Provide Financial Support to Improve Control of Fertilizer Run-off to Reduce and Eliminate Water Pollution.


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