Vermont delegation briefs committee on ag appropriations: SNAP funded, farm programs extended one year Senators' staff said the recent government reopening included full-year USDA funding for many agriculture programs, a one-year farm bill extension and targeted line items (SARE, Dairy Business Innovation Centers, Reconnect broadband); speakers warned SNAP funding and contingency reserves were reduced and a failed hemp amendment could harm Vermont hemp producers.

Vermont's agriculture is at a crossroads with recent federal actions impacting SNAP benefits and crucial farm programs—what does this mean for the future of local producers?

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Fillmore forum connects immigrant residents with legal, financial and worker-rights resources City officials and local nonprofits gathered at a Fillmore forum to outline legal rights, emergency supports and workforce programs for immigrant residents; presenters emphasized privacy protections, how to prepare family emergency plans and where to access rapid legal help.

Fillmore City just hosted a vital forum where immigrant families learned about their rights and essential resources for legal and financial support.

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