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Dairy Farmers of America is shutting down its St. Albans, Vermont milk processing plant and connected creamery, sending shockwaves through the community and eliminating 80 jobs. Though the company acknowledges decades of local roots and promises support for displaced workers, the move reflects broader operational shifts and comes after union negotiations and worker complaints about grueling 12-hour shifts. The closure devastates Franklin County’s dairy economy, removing a key regional hub that once supplied giants like Ben & Jerry’s and Cabot — while ensuring milk processing continues and customer service remains uninterrupted. The plant’s final day is August 17th.

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