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http://www.agriculture.vermont.gov 25-01-2013 15:29:29
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Celebrating #Vt agriculture with Arnaldo Minuti Italy in Boston in Vermont. Many thanks to Vermont Italian Culture Association for bringing us together in Essex. Thank you for supporting #Vt farmers. #meat #cheese #pasta
Great to spend time tonight with the Missisquoi Valley chapter of National FFA. Congratulations on a great year and thank you for supporting agriculture. Your banquet was inspiring. Job well done. #vt
“Go build something beautiful.” Honored to give the commencement address at Lyndon Institute today. 99 new graduates ready to explore the world. ADDRESS HERE: agriculture.vermont.gov/sites/agricult… #Classof2025 #vt
Spend some quality time with #Dad this #FathersDay Weekend by taking him to Vermont State Parks or #Vt State Historic Sites for #Vermont Days. (And he won’t have to loan you $$$ for admission because it’s free!) accd.vermont.gov/press-releases…
Dairy farmers and Cabot Creamery Cooperative members met with Senator Peter Welch last week to thank him for championing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and to discuss other issues important to Vermont #dairy farmers including ag labor and trade.
NOW: Gov Governor Phil Scott joining Northeast Governors & Canadian Premiers in Boston today. All talking trade & tariffs. Canada is #Vt’s # 1 trading partner.
MORE: Governor Phil Scott the Dean of group. He talks about strong relationship between #Vt & Canada. “We build things together” Discussed need for more energy/power and believe nuclear must be considered.
Preparing for emergencies. Presented today at the Gov’s Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council VT Emergency Mgmt. Briefed members on natural disasters, bird flu and labor. All issues before VTAgencyofAg. Also heard from Lindsay Kurrle & commerce issues. Planning is important.