Monte Belmonte

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Mooving The Economy of VT Forward

Despite how it all started, The Strolling of The Heifers is not just a strange and slow version of The Running of The Bulls it is changing the economy of Southern Vermont and beyond. Monte talks with Stroll creator Orly Munsing and Jim Frazino, who helps to make sure the work of supporting agrobusiness continues for the Stroll long after the parade is over.

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