Act 182 Public Hearing Preparation Session Dear VBA Members, As you know, Vermont made history last year by passing Act 182— phasing out the use of toxic neonic pesticides. VBA members played a critical role in securing this win, and once again, your voices are essential. Right now, the Agency of Agriculture is drafting the rules that will bring this law to life. These rules — focused on Best Management Practices (BMPs) for allowable uses of neonics — will determine whether Act 182 truly delivers on its promise to protect pollinators. If the rules aren’t strong, they could weaken or even undermine the law’s intent. That’s why it’s so important that the Agency hears from beekeepers. Public hearings are underway, and we want to make sure VBA members are ready to speak out. To support you, VPIRG and VBA are hosting a virtual training to help beekeepers prepare comments and make their voices count.

📅 Monday August 25th, 7:00 pm 🔗 Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83471550535?pwd=iRW58kgT1sbAaoD6P1f4RUbKf9OAyM.1

Agenda: Update on Act 182 rulemaking Overview of proposed BMPs What to expect at a public hearing Tips for making a powerful comment Together, we can make sure Vermont’s pollinator protections are as strong as they need to be. Best,  Andrew Munkres