Vermont means ancient rolling hill, waving hay, judging the seasons by the shape of the cornfields, the occassional whiff of dairy-cow, fishing, hiking, friends and family.

We value the land, our neighbors, our democratic rights, and the Green Mountain Boys.

Flatlanders.

We need to think-out our environmental initiatives better. Cow-Power increases factory farming, CFLs contain Mercury and Ethanol will raise the price of land beyond what the richest woodchuck could afford. We need to grow sustainably, re-organize around town centers, support our local farmers and keep our state's values intact.

Pawlet is a brilliant town, with gorgeous natural resources, well-run farms, smiling neighbors and an up-beat little downtown. Supporting local goods is easy at Mach's general store, where local products abound.