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Antibiotic ban leaves farmers in a tough spot
Many farmers and organic proponents recognize the USDA’s 100 percent ban on antibiotics needs to be re-examined in light of a growing concerns about animal welfare. Continue reading
“Blue card” for migrant workers obstructed by DC politics
Leahy: “Some continue to put a premium on obstructing virtually any meaningful legislation, and immigration issues are even more difficult to address.” Continue reading
Leahy and Sanders introduce dairy supply management bill
To a person, the speakers at the press conference agreed that the peaks and valleys of the milk-pricing system must be leveled off before farmers can plan their costs and begin to achieve a modicum of profitability. Continue reading
Cabot residents wary of Creamery’s water usage
Rodney Pingree, water resources division chief, said the Agency of Natural Resources may perform a study if officials find that the Creamery’s water usage is impacting wells in the surrounding area. Continue reading
In Westfield: Organic dairy farm hangs tough
Karen Bathalon calls going organic “a business decision.” The family’s farm has experienced less market fluctuation and higher prices even in the current down market. Continue reading
Allbee: Recent milk price uptick will prevent dairy farms from failing in droves
“I think at this stage, we don’t expect to see an exodus. In the worst-case scenario, I had said we could lose up to 200 (farms), but I think at this stage, we don’t see that number happening right now.” Continue reading
Vermont has the worst business climate? Think again.
If Vermont’s business climate is so poor, how come the economy is relatively so good? Its unemployment rate, though higher than it was a couple of years ago, is lower than the national or regional average. So is its poverty rate and its home foreclosure rate. Continue reading
On video: Douglas, Dubie, business leaders protest cap on tax break increase
Gov. Jim Douglas, Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, lawmakers and more than 20 businesses protest the Legislature’s proposed cap on the “domestic production deduction.” Continue reading
On video + analysis: Governor, Shumlin, Smith compromise on unemployment taxes, benefits
The deal was struck after several weeks of intense negotiations and includes restrictions on unemployment compensation benefits and an increase in taxes on businesses. Read the details of the plan. Continue reading
State support for micro business programs likely to be halved
The program, which is offered through the five regional community action councils, has helped to establish 1,700 businesses statewide since 1988. Continue reading
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