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Vermont’s dairy industry is in crisis as three processing plants shut down in just two months, driven by soaring costs and aging infrastructure. Farmers are hemorrhaging nearly $8.65 per hundred pounds of milk — worse than in 18 other states — while California dairies profit $2.49 per hundred pounds. One farmer’s monthly overhead alone hits $72,000, made worse by costly transportation due to poor roads. With more closures looming, rural jobs and local economies are at risk. Solutions are being explored — from new legislation to tapping into protein market trends — but the urgent need is to support farmers and preserve Vermont’s dairy legacy.

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