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Rooted in Law: Shaping the Future of Agricultural SystemsÂ
April 4 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
Following the , the Food and Agricultural Law Society (FALS) and the (FLSN) are proud to showcase the innovation, resilience, and community-driven impact of agricultural cooperatives in Vermont and nationwide. This symposium, Rooted in Law: Shaping the Future of Agricultural Systems, will emphasize the critical role of cooperatives in addressing modern challenges such as climate change, labor equity, and market access in agriculture.
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SCHEDULE
3 p.m. – Opening Remarks
3:10 p.m. – Fireside Chat:
- Erika M. Dunyak, Director of the and Visiting Clinical Professor, Roger Williams University School of Law 
- Clara Ayers, Farmer and Co-Owner, , and Regional Director,
3:50 p.m. – Panel Discussion:
- Gordon Merrick&²Ô²ú²õ±è;´³¶Ù/²Ñ¹ó´¡³¢±Ê’20,&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Senior Policy and Programs Manager, and Board Member,
- Jeannie Oliver ³¢³¢²Ñ’13/³¢³¢²Ñ’14,&²Ô²ú²õ±è;³Õ±Ê o´Ú R°¿°ä N±á a²Ô»å E²Ô±ð°ù²µ²â S´Ç±ô³Ü³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²õ,&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Kara Brown, Sales Manager,
- Matt Cropp, Executive Director,
4:50 p.m. – Vermont Lieutenant Governor John Rodger
5 p.m. – Reception