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Vermont Edition

Farm Show Highlights Successes, Challenges

By Jane Lindholm | January 24, 2012

The Farm Show starts Tuesday in its new location, Essex Junction, and we talk with Deputy Agriculture Secretary Diane Bothfeld about policy issues on the forefront of farmers’ minds, and the diversification of agriculture.

Vermont Edition

Communities Coping With Violence

By Jane Lindholm | August 17, 2011

We look at the effect violent crime has on rural communities and how they can rebound, discuss how dairy farmers are deciding whether to accept money from a class action lawsuit and learn to make a refreshing seasonal cocktail.

Vermont Edition

Dairy Farmers Continue to Struggle

By Jane Lindholm | October 6, 2009

Congress will pay dairy farmers one time emergency aid payments of between $5,000 and $25,000 to help offset low milk prices. But many wonder if it will be enough? Also, a Vermont author looks into the history of female astronauts.

VPR News

Dean Foods skips milk commission meeting

By John Dillon | August 6, 2009

The Vermont Milk Commission has asked dairy processors to help farmers struggling with low milk prices. But there were no clear solutions that emerged from this week’s meeting. And the main player in the market – Texas-based Dean Foods – didn’t show up.

VPR News

Officials set up hotline for stressed-out farmers

By John Dillon | July 24, 2009

State officials are concerned that the financial pressures facing dairy farmers will lead to psychological problems — and possibly suicide. So the state has set up a help line to handle calls from farmers under financial, and emotional stress.