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A new lawsuit filed in Vermont’s federal court alleges that the Northeast’s largest dairy cooperative has artificially lowered milk prices for the region’s farmers. -
Wild parsnip or poison parsnip can spread quickly and it can take over a meadow or field. This reduces the biodiversity in that field of the plants and the insect and other wildlife. The sap can also give you a really nasty burn or rash, especially if you get it on your skin on a sunny day.
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The Cuban sandwich known as a Cubano can be found almost anywhere in the country. Two Cuban-American business owners are committed to bringing a slice of their culture to downtown Burlington. As part of our summer school series, Vermont Public’s Marlon Hyde learned how to make this staple of Cuban-American culture.
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The glorious hanging-basket full of colorful flower and plant varieties you purchased or planted around Memorial Day might be looking bedraggled by mid-July. That's because plants grow! And they may have outgrown their container. Learn how to successfully trim them or separate them into new containers and baskets.
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Vermont Public’s Bob Kinzel recently reported on the state of Vermont’s retail cannabis marketplace for Brave Little State. Retail sales will begin soon in Vermont as stores are scheduled to open throughout the state on Oct. 1. Kinzel joined Vermont’ Public’s Mitch Wertlieb to share some of what he learned talking to cannabis and hemp entrepreneurs.
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Two Senators are closer then ever before on an immigration-related bill that would provide a much-needed workforce for agriculture. But can they get the Farm Bureau on board the final sticking point?
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This hour, Vermont Edition discusses where to find some of Vermont's best ice cream, creemees and nondairy ice cream.
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Abbott's facility has now closed and reopened twice this year. The baby formula plant had previously closed in February because of bacterial contamination.
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In this encore rebroadcast, host Mikaela Lefrak talks with local bagel makers about the tricks of their trade, and hears from listeners about the best bagels in our region.
