Mr. Patch is the Agriculture Climate and Land Use Policy Manager at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM). VAAFM facilitates, supports and encourages the growth and viability of agriculture in Vermont while protecting the working landscape, human health, animal health, plant health, consumers and the environment. Mr. Patch is the VAAFM designee to the Vermont Climate Council, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, and the Current Use Advisory Board.