Thanks to Senator Leahy for his work to include the continuation of authoriation, by statute, for State Rural Development Councils (SRDC) in the new Farm Bill. The authorization will ensure that SRDC’s – including VCRD – will be able to continue their important work of strengthening rural communities in their states. —————— As seen in…
VCRD awarded Hank and Molly Lambert its “Community Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award” in September 2018. Together, they are a force for good in their community and in Vermont. Thanks to Hank and Molly for all they do! —————- By TOM BENTON, as seen in the St. Albans Messenger: https://www.samessenger.com/the-lamberts-building-on-good-things/ SWANTON — The Vermont Council on…
In early 2019, VCRD is bringing its Community Visit process to the 4 town region of Tunbridge, Strafford, Royalton and Sharon at the invitation of the 4 towns. The process brings people together to set direction for the future. Learn more about Community Visit here: https://www.vtrural.org/programs/Community-Visits. ————— By Katie Jickling @katiej7D, as seen in Seven…
Monique Priestley, founder of the Space on Main in Bradford, is a VCRD board member. Read on to see what 1 person in a community with a good idea and energy can do!! By Hannah Palmer Egan @FindThatHannah as seen in Seven Days: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/space-on-main-founder-monique-priestley-cultivates-engagement-in-bradford/Content?oid=23934580 Things were not looking good for the Upper Valley town of…
