VPR & Vermont PBS Rural Life Survey Spotlights Vermonters' Optimism, But Also Challenges
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Summary: Vermonters generally enjoy life in their rural communities, and most say they're optimistic about the future, according to the new Rural Life Survey commissioned by VPR and Vermont PBS. But the poll also reveals stark challenges threatening the future of rural economies that experts say are in a time of "enormous transition."