The following information appeared in the March issue of this newsletter.    It is my understanding that the Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food, and Markets will be making orchard inspections and have indicated that requests for information or assistance  in compliance  should occur prior to the agent's arrival.   They will not  be giving out warnings if violations are found -- orchards will be cited for violations.

EPA's Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is aimed at reducing the risk of pesticide poisonings and injuries among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. 

If you are not sure whether you are in compliance, now is the time to call one of the following individuals: