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The Leaning Silos Of Vermont

VPR/Jane Lindholm

If you spend much time driving around in Vermont, youve probably noticed  lots of old barns and silos in various states of disrepair. Agriculture has changed a lot over the years and the physical infrastructure that’s required has changed along with it.

Roger Rainville is a farmer in Alburgh Vermont at Borderview Farms. He and his wife switched to research farming after 25 years in the dairy industry. He spoke with Vermont Edition about the history of silos in Vermont and why so many of them are tottering in the fields.

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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