The winner of the 2012 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year award has been named. It's the Chaput Family Farms in North Troy.

Dartmouth senior writer Kirk Kardashian discusses the failing economics of the traditional small dairy farm and we hear about a new book of photographs chronicling farms and farmers in the northeast.

Congressman Peter Welch says he's optimistic that Congress will consider a dairy pricing reform bill this year. Welch says his plan would create a supply management system that would stabilize milk prices for dairy farmers.

Rutland Herald business reporter Bruce Edwards joins VPR's Steve Zind to discuss the Vermont Economic Development Authority loan program for dairy farmers.

Reporter John Dillon speaks with VPR's Steve Zind about where things stand for dairy farmers trying to stay in business in Vermont and what solutions are being offered.

Agriculture Secretary Roger Allbee joins us to discuss why prices paid to adiry farmers are particularly low this season. Also, how consumers are deciding whether to pre-buy winter heating fuel. And, as summer theaters open, the etiquette of being an audience member.