Law school gets $759K federal agriculture grant
Vermont Law School is getting a $759,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which provides funds to study legal issues related to agriculture.
The grant will fund a three-year partnership between the school’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems and the USDA’s National Agriculture Library, the Associated Press reports.
“Vermont Law School is a leader, not just in Vermont but for the entire nation, on agricultural legal education,” said U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., in a law school press release. “This new agreement will further enrich opportunities for VLS students and our state to tackle emerging agricultural legal issues and develop practical tools for farmers. From helping new farmers acquire land to increasing charitable food donations from farms, this work reflects Vermont’s values.”
