The Government Researched How To ‘Increase Demographic Diversity’ In Rural America Through Immigration

 A Vermont development organization explicitly aimed to "increase demographic diversity" in southern Vermont through immigration. This initiative, supported by state grants, sought to counter declining birth rates, workforce participation, and school populations. The organization partnered with the University of Vermont on a project to create a refugee resettlement model for rural areas nationwide, funded partly by a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant.

Federal officials encouraged colleges to house and educate refugees, citing the example of a Vermont school that opened dorms and classrooms to over 300 refugees. Reports indicated successful job placements for refugees and increased production for participating businesses. However, research also identified challenges for refugees regarding transportation, long-term housing, education, and finding jobs matching their skills. The text poses questions about who sets demographic goals, who pays for them, and how communities decide to participate.

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