Center for an Agricultural Economy

At A Glance

Location: 

Hardwick, Vermont

Primary Issue Area:

  • Food

Active since:

2005

Grants Received In:

  • 2009
  • 2008

Core volunteers:

11

Community Size:

3,182

Our Purpose

to build a regenerative, locally based, healthy food system by engaging the greater Hardwick community through collaboration opportunities, educational outreach and providing infrastructure.

Summary of Projects

In 2009, The Center for an Agricultural Economy received a grant to increase food production in the Hardwick Community Garden through an expanded program which serves as an important enhancement component of the Hardwick area food system.

The group received a grant in 2008 to enhance community participation in the local food system and support food security through a community garden.