Vermont's Holy Icon

It's said that in the 19th century Vermont had more cows than people. The black-and-white Holstein milch cow has become a jocular state icon, its image plastered everywhere. There are even "cow shops" specializing in Holstein memorabilia. Holy cow!

To the right, a Vermont anomaly: water buffalo at the Star Hill Dairy in South Woodstock VT. Their ultra-creamy milk is used to make the country's best yoghurt, and authentic buffalo mozzarella cheese.