In alignment with our regional Food System Plan and the Town of Hardwick's Community Visit Process, the CAE determined that farm and food businesses in our

region needed the next step of infrastructure and support to grow. Primarily, for Hardwick and other local communities, job creation, support for our local economy, emphasizing our area's best assets, and being able to share resources were critical success factors. Also ensuring the brand and identity of working lands businesses could continue to help draw visitors and e-commerce to our place-based economic model.

Just released in spring of 2018, this Feasibility study outlines the potential for clustered growth which would emphasize food, farm and working lands businesses, along with the creative economy, and outdoor recreation.

Read the full Study here: