Vermont appropriates $700,000 for Franklin County Field Days land purchase and relocation

Original title: An act relating to Franklin County Field Days

Last action · February 27, 2025: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and InstitutionsSponsors: Matt Walker and 10 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Vermont allocates $700,000 from the General Fund in 2026 to the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets for grants to the Franklin County Field Days agricultural fair association, effective July 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Provides specific state funding to help a local agricultural fair association acquire new property and move existing infrastructure off airport grounds.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Franklin County Field Days agricultural fair association

Receives state grant funding totaling $700,000 for land acquisition and structural relocation.

Directly affected

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Receives the appropriation to administer grants to the fair association.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does the bill appropriate in total?

The bill appropriates a total of $700,000.00 split evenly into two $350,000.00 grants.

What is the funding designated to be used for?

The funds are designated for purchasing land for the fair and relocating existing fair structures from the Franklin County State Airport.

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Feb 27, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions

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