6 V.S.A. § 4961: Purpose

The purposes of this subchapter are to:

(1) enhance the economic viability of farms in Vermont;

(2) improve the health and productivity of the soils of Vermont;

(3) encourage farmers to implement regenerative farming practices;

(4) reduce the amount of agricultural waste entering the waters of Vermont;

(5) enhance crop resilience to rainfall fluctuations and mitigate water damage to crops, land, and surrounding infrastructure;

(6) promote cost-effective farming practices;

(7) reinvigorate the rural economy; and

(8) help the next generation of Vermont farmers learn regenerative farming practices so that farming remains integral to the economy, landscape, and culture of Vermont.