The Council on the Future of Vermont is a two year project of the Vermont Council on Rural Development. From 2007 to 2009, the Council learned from Vermonters about their hopes, aspirations and visions for the future of the state. The final report IMAGINING VT is available now for download or printing!! All program materials - including Vermont in Transition, and Young Writer's essays - can be found on the Project Tab (above).

Following the results of Council on the Future of Vermont project, the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) determined the next project areas of its work. The Council determined that each of these areas has critical need in the state today, and VCRD aims to be of use to Vermont through:
1. Revitalizing Vermont communities,
2. Creating a Working Landscape partnership,
3. Stimulating the need for Broadband across Vermont,
4. and working with Vermont leaders to forward the results of the Council.
Learn more with VCRD's newsletter or by visiting www.vtrural.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
The ART OF ACTION Tour continues around the state! Don't miss out on this exciting tour of the artwork from 10 acclaimed Vermont artists. Their work has been informed by the materials gathered through the CFV and their own investigative inquiry into Vermont today and in the future. For a full schedule of events, visit www.vermontartscouncil.org.

The Council on the Future of VT project has presented the results and hosted community discussions in each county in Vermont from June 2009 through August 2009.  We will also be presenting to organizations, associations or agencies who would like to learn more - contact us at cfv@sover.net if you're interested in a presentation for your community or organization.

You can watch a short video describing the project below: