An act relating to the regulation of accessory on-farm businesses

This bill exempts accessory on-farm businesses from development permit requirements under Vermont's Act 250, allowing farmers to expand their operations without seeking state-level approval. The legislation defines accessory on-farm businesses as activities like processing and selling farm products, hosting educational events, or offering farm stays, provided more than 50% of sales come from products grown on-site. To qualify, the farm must follow required agricultural practices, the business must be operated by the farm owner or residents, and improvements cannot alter more than one acre of land. Municipalities retain the ability to adopt less restrictive rules, and the Secretary of Agriculture will provide training to help farms understand permit requirements for water and wastewater systems.