Events

  • Black Ash Splint Pounding Workshop at Atkins Field

    Fri, Sep 25 2026, 10:30am - 4:30pm

    Learn about black ash trees and their unique role in local ecology and culture in this hands-on workshop with Abenaki educators and basket makers Kerry Wood and Aaron Wood. Together, we'll pound locally-harvested black ash trees to create splints for future generations of basket makers and learn more about the introduced insect emerald ash borer. Attend for any part or all of the day; bring work gloves and lunch.

    10am - 4pm. Opening circle and presentation at 10am, recap of presentations at 1pm. Free and open to all.

    Registration is appreciated but not required.

  • Hardwick Farmers Market

    Fri, Sep 25 2026, 3 - 6pm

    Visit the Hardwick Farmers Market every Friday from May 22nd - October 9th, rain or shine. 3:00pm-6:00pm at Atkins Field in Hardwick (140 Granite Street).

    Fun for the whole family: Join us weekly all summer for local food directly from farmers, prepared food vendors, artisan vendors, live music, and more!

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Latest News

  • The Center for an Agricultural Economy receives Congressionally Directed Spending award for programs working with schools

    February 10, 2026

    The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) received Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) from the Senate Committee on Appropriations LHHS-Innovation and Improvement account in the amount of $100,000. CAE received the award through Senator Peter Welch’s office. “Senator Welch and his staff have always been very supportive of local agriculture and our community; we are very thankful for this support,” said Jon Ramsay, Executive Director of CAE. The award will help fund two of CAE’s programs that work with area schools: Place-Based Education and Just Cut.

  • The Food Hub in Hardwick: A Sustainable Building for a Sustainable Future

    December 1, 2025

    In late October a 400 panel solar installation was completed on the roof of the Food Hub in Hardwick. Part of the Hardwick Yellow Barn and Business Accelerator project, the Food Hub is operated by the Center for Agriculture Economy (CAE) and opened in March of this year when CAE moved its Farm Connex program into the facility.

  • From Surplus to Solutions: Salvation Farms and the Center for an Agricultural Economy Grow Impact Together

    September 16, 2025

    Salvation Farms announced today an exciting new chapter: A plan to leverage existing infrastructure to grow its produce processing program. Salvation Farms is shifting their vegetable processing production to the Vermont Food Venture Center (VFVC) in Hardwick.