AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElectric Aviation: Vermont aerospace company BETA Technologies completed 14 all-electric flights across Florida, covering nearly 700 nautical miles in a federal pilot program. Farm Support: NOFA-VT is offering resilience grants of up to $5,000 per farm for projects that strengthen farms and communities; applications are due Dec. 15. Data Center Debate: Vermont is among seven battleground states where a gubernatorial candidate has backed a construction moratorium, amid wider opposition to the facilities’ land and power demands. Agriculture: Richmond’s Andy Aldrich was named Vermont’s 2026 Fantastic Farmer for stewardship of his family’s 150-acre operation, which produces maple syrup, Christmas trees and firewood; the award includes a $5,000 grant. Food Production: Researchers say toxin-producing molds have affected artisan cheeses aging at facilities in Vermont and two neighboring states. Clean Energy: Vermont and Nova Scotia have signed a three-year agreement to pursue clean-energy development.
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