VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with Vermont Agriculture Secretary Roger Allbee about the recent visit to Vermont by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and how some changes to federal policy would benefit Vermont agriculture.

VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about dairy and milk prices in Vermont and the rest of the country.

We talk about the culture of the sport in our region, and hear from players, coaches, and die-hard fans.  Also, an interview with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.  And, we learn more about the sport of curling.

Senator Patrick Leahy says Congress needs to help dairy farmers survive one of the most challenging periods they've faced in years.  

Vermont Agriculture Secretary Roger Allbee says he's hopeful the Obama administration will adopt new policies that will help Northeast dairy farmers survive.