Establishes a special fund to provide grants for Vermont farms and forestry operations affected by weather conditions.

The bill establishes the Farm and Forestry Operations Security Special Fund to provide grants for losses to Vermont farms and forestry operations due to weather conditions. The fund aims to ensure food security, climate resilience, rural economic vitality, and environmental health. The Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets will award grants based on the average documented farm losses from eligible weather conditions, up to $150,000 per year per qualified applicant.

Establishes a special fund to provide grants for Vermont farms and forestry operations affected by weather conditions.

The bill establishes the Farm and Forestry Operations Security Special Fund to provide grants for losses to Vermont farms and forestry operations due to weather conditions. The fund aims to ensure food security, climate resilience, rural economic vitality, and environmental health. The Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets will award grants based on the average documented farm losses from eligible weather conditions, up to $150,000 per year per qualified applicant.