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Summary: One takeaway from the Rural Life Survey conducted by VPR and Vermont PBS is how closely tied the dairy industry is to the state's self-image. Dairy is a cultural touchstone, but it's also an industry in decline. VPR's John Dillon joined Vermont Edition to discuss the recent survey findings and his reporting on the dairy industry.