An act relating to implementing the Vermont Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan

H.423 appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets for the Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Board to fund projects from the Vermont Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan (2021-2030). This directly supports Vermont farmers, food businesses, and local food systems by prioritizing initiatives that strengthen connections between producers, processors, and markets. The funding aims to improve food security, climate resilience, and community health through concrete project grants, as outlined in the Strategic Plan’s goals. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.