There are challenges - and solutions - when importing food residuals on to farms for composting. In this VORS 2023 session the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (VAAFM) shares what they've seen and potential strategies to mitigate concerns.

They provide information on the water quality standards required to comply with the Require Agricultural Practices Rules and a status update on rulemaking endeavors about on-farm composting.

Panelists:

• Steve Cash, VAAFM

• Stephanie Smith, VAAFM

• Zach Szczukowski, VAAFM

Video time stamps:

• 00:00 VORS introduction from Natasha Duarte

• 04:15 Zach Szczukowski, VAAFM

• 30:34 Q&A

Download the Agricultural Food Residuals Management slide deck (pdf)

Resources referenced:

• Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs) webpage

• Required Agricultural Practices (pdf)

• 6 V.S.A. § 5133. Food residuals; rulemaking

• Act 41 as enacted

• VAAFM Fertilizer, Plant Amendment, Plant Biostimulant, and Soil Amendment Program

  • Plant Amendments, Plant Biostimulants, and Soil Amendments

  • 6 V.S.A. Chapter 28 Fertilizer And Lime

• VAAFM Farm Definitions and Determinations