FARMERS & FOOD PRODUCERS
CAE strengthens the agricultural economy by providing farmers and food producers with critical industry resources and information, access to capital, and income-generating opportunities through innovative enterprises.
DIG IN TO LOCAL FOOD
All of our work is an investment in local agriculture and community! Here are upcoming events, recent stories, and reasons to celebrate.
The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) imagines a future with healthy working lands, abundant & accessible local food, and communities where everyone can thrive.
CAE supports rural communities and working landscapes by building a more interconnected local food system.
Community Members
Community Connections are collaborations and services designed and led with partners and neighbors. These programs help build collective, local resilience through community organizing, shared learning, and food justice.
Programs & Places
Atkins Field supports hands-on growing, outdoor learning, and community-centered agriculture programming.
Community Kitchen offers shared equipment, production space, and support for food entrepreneurs building their next product.
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Farm Connex Delivery Driver
Business Resources gives food entrepreneurs tools, guidance, and connections to help launch and scale with confidence.
Farm Connex is a local food logistics and transportation partner that helps with all aspects of self-distribution and storage. We service locations in the first and last mile of Vermont, connecting our producers to a larger base of regional consumers.
Food Hub strengthens regional food access by helping local products reach buyers, partners, and communities.
Just Cut prepares fresh, locally sourced produce for schools, institutions, and food service partners.
Isabel Villarroel
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Just Cut Production Staff
Jake Applegate
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Production Team Member
Joshua Peets
Just Cut Production Staff
Kin Barup
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Production Team Member
Malayna White
Just Cut Kitchen Lead
The Vermont Farm Fund provides flexible support to help farms and food businesses recover, grow, and strengthen local food systems.
The Vermont Farm Fund provides flexible support to help farms and food businesses recover, grow, and strengthen local food systems.
