Change To Current Use Program Stirs Debate

One third of all land in the state of Vermont is currently enrolled in Current Use - that's over two million acres.  About 25% is farmland and 75% is forestland. The House and the Senate are taking different approaches to improve the long term fiscal condition of the program. The House places a one year moratorium on new applicants - the Senate rejected this approach and instead imposes a one time fee of $128 on all participants.

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