Vermont § 4829 - Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4829 — Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4829. Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
- (a) The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program is created in the Agency of Agriculture,
Food and Markets to provide the farms of Vermont with State or federal financial assistance
for the implementation of alternative nutrient reduction practices that improve soil
quality, improve nutrient retention, and reduce agricultural waste discharges. The
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets may approve one or more of the following practices
for participation in the Program: (1) riparian forest buffers; (2) grassed waterways; (3) grassed filter strips; or (4) other practices approved by the Secretary and administered through a memorandum of
understanding with the Commodity Credit Corporation. (b) Grant agreements entered into under this section shall at a minimum have a term of
15 years in duration and can include permanent easements. (c)(1) The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets shall use capital funding available to
the Agency and eligible for use for water quality programs or projects to provide
financial assistance to Vermont farmers to complete practices approved by the Agency
for participation in the Program under subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) of this section. (2) The Agency shall use noncapital funds eligible for use for water quality programs
or projects to provide financial assistance to Vermont farmers to complete practices
approved by the Agency for participation in the Program under subdivision (a)(4) of
this section. (Added 2019, No. 64, § 13.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4829
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4829 cover?
Section 4829 ("Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 4829?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 4829 apply to my situation?
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