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I don't think you can say that until after next weeks episode.
SOMEWHAT SPOILER
I read in EW "several" characters die, and obviously they will be pushed off the farm. To me it seems they are narrowing the group down so they can introduce brand new characters next season.
The question is who? Since killing off certain characters this early could be an issue with the overall story. They already ruined Dale's, but that wasn't "that" important anyways. However Glen, Maggie, Hershal, and even Lori have important roles down the road...
I guess its a matter of "whats okay with television" and how to work with that. Which is why I think Dale died the way he did instead of the comics way.
The second half of this season has been so much better than the first. I've said it before, but it's just more and more true with every episode.
I have to say, I am glad the show is not following the comic. Keeps me guessing, so I can enjoy both with surprises.
I enjoyed the second season all the way. Second half much more, but leagues above season 1.
Great show, wish Shane did not get killed there, and not like that.
I think the theory of trimming down the cast for new characters is a sound one. I'm sure more of Herschels people will die next week, perhaps Sophia's mother also. Darrel and Rick are the most interesting characters right now. Darrel is finally accepting himself as part of the group instead of an outsider. Rick is losing a bit of his soul to become the leader these people need him to be, but at the same time is not going insane which Shane clearly did.
As for Dale dying, to me its clear he was the actor demanding to leave the show due to Darabont's departure. That explains his rather pointless death. I think it simply was a hasty character write-off.