1881: Maine Central Railway

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1881: Maine Central Railway

The Maine Central Railway began offering refrigerated railroad service to Boston, opening up new markets to Vermont dairy farmers.

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The sale of milk from Vermont dairy farms puts about $1 million a day back into our economy.

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Monument Farms

Middlebury, Vermont

Monument produces some of the finest dairy products in the state in a sustainable manner, ensuring that Vermonters have a long-term supply of fresh local milk.