{"id":630134,"date":"2025-08-28T10:46:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/?p=630134"},"modified":"2025-08-28T10:46:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:46:17","slug":"take-our-survey-we-want-to-hear-from-vermonts-young-and-rural-voices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2025\/08\/28\/take-our-survey-we-want-to-hear-from-vermonts-young-and-rural-voices\/","title":{"rendered":"Take our survey: We want to hear from Vermont’s young and rural voices"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At VTDigger, we know that good journalism begins with listening, especially to people who often feel left out of the conversation. That\u2019s why VTDigger launched Dirt Road News<\/a>, a new project focused on understanding how younger and rural Vermonters get their news, what challenges they face, and what local media could do better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take the survey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Do you live in a rural Vermont community or small town?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We want to hear from you. While we\u2019re especially hoping to hear from folks under 50, a group we hear from less often, the survey is open to all rural and small-town readers of any age. By listening closely now, we can tell local stories that reflect all of Vermont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you know if you\u2019re rural? Most Vermont towns and small communities qualify. If you\u2019re unsure, you probably are rural enough for this survey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your voice matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We know that every Vermont community is unique. By taking this short survey, you\u2019ll help us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n