You know, some of these folks that claim to be all about climate change, they still buy foods from all over the world that has a huge carbon footprint. And We really need to do better by our agriculture and by the people that live here by growing more affordable, more local food and cut down on the trucking. Agriculture is important both for the contribution economically it makes directly, but also in keeping Vermont open and working lands. Well, thank you. (35:33–35:45)
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Asserts the need for Vermont to grow more affordable local food to reduce trucking.
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