This year's Vermont Farm Show is the biggest one so far. The annual event opened Tuesday at its new location at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction. Audio Postcard: Sounds From the Farm Show

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.

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VPR's Sarah Ashworth visits the 76th annual Vermont Farm Show.

We talk with Lincoln, Vermont author Chris Bohjalian about his new book, Secrets of Eden.  Also, a Bennington College librarian wins the national "I love my librarian" award.  And, we visit the annual Farm Show in Barre.

The Vermont Farm Show, a tradition that celebrates the state's agricultural heritage, is under way again in Barre.