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State of Vermont – Nutrition Summit Day 2
Please Join us for Day 2 of the Vermont Nutrition Summit covering the topics of Agricultural Supply Chain in Vermont and Support for Agricultural Workers and Entrepreneurs. The link below will take you to the registration page.
Fecha: 14 de febrero de 2022
Hora: 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Ubicación: Virtual
Detalles del Evento
Please Join us for Day 2 of the Vermont Nutrition Summit covering the topics of Agricultural Supply Chain in Vermont and Support for Agricultural Workers and Entrepreneurs. The link below will take you to the registration page.
Agenda
Welcome & Opening Remarks - 9:00 a.m.
- USDA Representative Kenya Nicholas, Deputy Director, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement as the USDA
- Secretary Anson Tebbetts, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets
Framing the Vermont Context - 9:10 a.m.
- Abbey Willard, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets
- Dr. Meredith Niles, University of Vermont
Supply Chain Infrastructure
- 9:30 - Dairy Industry Opportunities
- 9:55 - Meat Slaughter and Processing Capacity
- 10:15 - Strengthening a Rural Regional Supply Chain
- 10:35 - Open Discussion
- 10:50 - Break
Supporting Entrepreneurs and Workers
- 11:00 - Workforce Development and Farm Labor Housing
- 11:20 - Regional USDA Grant Opportunities
- EDA Build Back Better Regional Challenge
- Regional Food System Partnership
- Rural Business Development Grant
- 11:40 – 12:15 - Open Discussion