Vermont Council on Rural Development

Latest News

  • Council on the Future of Vermont Program Newsletter - Summer: This newsletter will give you all the recent updates from the Council on the Future of Vermont project. To download it, visit About Us/Newsletters, or go to www.futureofvermont.org/News.
  • VCRD 2007 Annual Report is now available: 2007 was a busy year for VCRD. Learn what we accomplished in 2007 and look ahead with at 2008. The report is available in the "about us" section of this website or by contacting vcrd2@sover.net
  • Forest Products Marketing Grant concludes: The VCRD/EDA Forest Products Marketing Grant has concluded after 2 years of creating innovative marketing strategies. To learn what new opportunities are available, contact 802-747-7900.
  • CFV new website launched: VCRD's Council on the Future of Vermont has a new website where you can let us know what you think about Vermont's future. Respond to questions, learn what others think, take a survey, find a community forum near you! Visit www.futureofvermont.org

What's New at VCRD

COUNCIL ON THE FUTURE OF VERMONT completes its twelth of fourteen county visits! Click on the link to the right to visit the website, read the most recent newsletter and learn more.

JOIN US IN SUPPORT OF VERMONT COMMUNITIES

VCRD works throughout Vermont, providing avenues for pubic discussion and action on issues important to Vermonters. Through program and policy initiatives, we are working to strengthen communities, develop local leadership, and advance rural opportunities.

We appreciate your support and encourage you to join VCRD as 2008 member. Membership forms can be downloaded in pdf format here.




Champlain Islands Business. VCRD worked with Island residents as part of its Creative Communities Program.

Future of Vermont Discussion Comes to Windsor County

What is your vision for the future of Vermont?

We want to hear from people who live, work or study in Washington County. What challenges do you face? What opportunities could help shape the state's future? What should our priorities be as we look ahead?

Join the conversation by coming to our Windsor County forum at the VFW Post 2571 on Thursday July 31 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. We'll provide free refreshments at 6:00 and look forward to a lively discussion starting at 6:30.

The evening's event is part of a statewide program that brings us to every county in the state. To learn more about the program and see what other Vermonters have said, please visit our website at www.futureofvermont.org .


Participants discuss the Future of Vermont at a community fourm in St. Johnsbury.

Photo courtesy of Michael Levine.







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VCRD's Council on the Future of Vermont

VCRD's Council on the Future of Vermont is seeking to learn what Vermonters' values, concerns and aspirations are about their state. Visit our new website to take an online survey, respond to discussion questions, learn about forums near you, and see what other Vermonters think.

Click here to share your ideas.

Photography © Wayne Fawbush - www.waynefawbush.com