Vermont Statutes Title 6. Agriculture, § 4701. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program

(1) the control of pests and diseases of agricultural importance through alternatives that reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides and petrochemicals;

(2) the production, processing, and distribution of food and fiber in ways that consider the interactions among soils, plants, water, air, animals, tillage, machinery, labor, energy, and transportation to enhance the viability of agricultural soils, public health, and resource conservation;

(3) the expansion of marketing opportunities and promotion of products produced through the practice of sustainable agriculture that will encourage the purchase of Vermont grown foods and promote regional food security; and

(4) the coordination of research and education activities on sustainable agriculture among private and public agencies and individuals within Vermont.