About VCRD Established in 1992, The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is a dynamic partnership of federal, state, local, nonprofit, and private partners. VCRD is uniquely positioned to sponsor and coordinate collaborative efforts across governmental and organizational categories concerned with policy questions of rural import to help Vermont citizens build prosperous and resilient communities through democratic engagement, marshalling resources, and collective action.   VCRD envisions a future for Vermont where communities are healthy and resilient; the economy is innovative and vibrant; citizens are engaged in community-building and governance; communities attract youth, entrepreneurs, and healthy diversity; young citizens are fully prepared to contribute to their communities and participate successfully in a changing economy; the rural character and open lands are conserved and managed productively and profitably; communities, businesses, and citizens prosper...