Sweet potatoes, home grown trout and unique maple products.

How two of Vermont's iconic industries - maple and dairying - came together in one man's life.

The Vermont House just voted unanimously in favor of a bill that would make recycling mandatory across the state. The bill would make recycling - and eventually composting - mandatory, with the mandates being phased in over the next few years.

State symbols are the subject of grade school projects, tourism marketing and a bit of cynical derision. But dig into the stories behind official symbols, and they reveal our history, culture and economic values.

A maple specialist for the Vermont Department of Agriculture shares his thoughts on what distinguishes one jar of maple syrup from another.

On this week's VPR Table, we'll explore Vermont's rural sugaring tradition.