Did Europe’s Farmer Protests Change Anything?

For months leading up to the long-awaited European elections in early June, farmers across Europe were leading protests in virtually every corner of the EU. Their core demands varied from state to state, but the messaging from farmer’s representatives in Brussels heard in 24 languages, was clear — the European Union severely overregulates the age-old practice of […]

Back on Vermont Viewpoint WDEV to discuss H.706 veto

I joined Brad Ferland on WDEV’s Vermont Viewpoint to discuss House Bill H.706 which would ban the use of neonic insecticides in the state. The bill was vetoed by Governor Scott and is due for a veto override session mid-June. You can listen to the entire interview below:  

Adieu au Green Deal européen?

Un nombre croissant de législateurs à Bruxelles hésitent à adopter des règles environnementales ambitieuses en raison de l’opposition des agriculteurs et des citoyens. L’Union européenne est réputée pour son approche peu pressée de l’élaboration des politiques. La roue de Bruxelles tourne lentement, les institutions marchandant chaque virgule dans un processus fastidieux appelé « trilogue ». Il est […]

Quoted by Rutland Herald on Vermont neonics legislation

I was quoted by the Rutland Herald on the bill that bans neonics in the state of Vermont: Veto urged A “global consumer advocacy group,” Consumer Choice Center, has urged Gov. Phil Scott to veto H.706, which would ban the use of neonicotinoid-treated seeds in Vermont. According to a news release, “The ban would be […]