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Vegan or vegan-ish? Vermonters on why (and how) they’re going plant-based

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This hour, Vermonters share some tips for embracing a plant-based diet.

Studies show plant-based diets can improve health and lower greenhouse gas emissions. But for many people, giving up meat or dairy seems too high a hurdle.

This hour, we’ll hear from Vermonters who have decided to take the plunge to a plant-based diet. Some have even made it their livelihoods.

Our guests are:

Broadcast live on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at noon.

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Connor Cyrus was co-host and senior producer of Vermont Edition from 2021-2023.
Tedra joined Vermont Public as a producer for Vermont Edition in January 2022 and now serves as the Managing Editor and Senior Producer. Before moving to Vermont, she was a journalist in New York City for 20 years. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University.