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Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   MONTPELIER — Taxpayers spent $285 million supporting the state’s dairy industry between 2010 and 2019, according to the state auditor. Tax breaks and the Current Use Program contributed to the bulk of the support, said State Auditor Doug Hoffer on Tuesday. His office released a report earlier this week on the subject. Also, it looks at support the industry has received in order to help it comply with water-quality protection laws. Hoffer said the goal of the report is to spark conversation in the Legislature and in the Governorâ...

Mon, 05/10/2021 - 5:00pm -- tim Vermont Business Magazine Vermont State Auditor Doug Hoffer today released a first-ever comprehensive accounting of Vermont state government’s total annual spending in support of Vermont’s dairy industry. From State fiscal year 2010 to 2019, the State Auditor’s Office estimates that Vermont taxpayers spent more than $285 million on programs and policies to support the dairy industry and/or address adverse environmental impacts caused by some dairy practices. In fiscal year 2019, the most recent year of the analysis, spending totaled more than $35 million....