Dumbarses here elect that moron every time. It's the typical incumbent thing, name recognition. Every state has it's share of dirtbag politicians from all sides so to mark off VT because of Sanders is silly. He's no more selfish than any other and is only there for the power like the rest of them.
As for feed and seed stores there are a few. Agway in Rutland, S.E. Smith in West Rutland that I know of off hand. Probably more than that.