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Last week brought an exciting mix of testimony and the inauguration of a new president. Many heaved a collective sigh of relief as the clock struck noon on Wednesday, January 20.
While that was occurring, my committee was taking testimony from the folks at UVM Extension telling us about their programs: Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; Healthy Families; Natural Environment; and Capable Communities. Their purpose is to cultivate healthy communities and their mission is to âProvide and facilitate research, education and outreach with our partners for the people of Vermont.â
One of our perennial favorite witnesses is Dr. Heather Darby who works primarily at the research facility in Alburgh. One of her areas of interest is to document the state of soil health in Vermont. We know the amount of organic matter in the soil is important for many reasons including its ability to absorb rainwater from the increased nu