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Through credit, price support, safety net, disaster assistance and conservation programs, the Farm Service Agency has a significant impact on agriculture in Vermont, which in turn affects consumers. ....
Wed, 12/23/2020 - 8:52am meganj By: John D. E. Roberts With the release of the report of the Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County on greenhouse gas emissions we have been presented with a snapshot based on generalized “book” values of what the situation was a certain point in time, 2017. The report provides a very general indication of the state of affairs with reference to methane in Addison County. It does provide a baseline from which to work into the future, which has not been done before. It is important though to recognize certain points. Enteric production of methane by ruminants can vary extensively based on the diet that they are fed; that is not considered in this report because the results are not based on actual in-field measurement, which admittedly would be next to impossible. However, a better understanding would be achieved by working with the farmers. ....