The Center For An Agricultural Economy
The Center For An Agricultural Economy
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About this organization
Mission
To foster an equitable food and agricultural economy that creates empowered, interdependent communities with shared mutual goals, within our greater Hardwick region, that are socially and economically thriving, and contribute to a vital ecological future.
About
Vermont Food Venture Center: The VFVC is a shared-use kitchen and food business incubator available to value-added and specialty food producers looking to launch or scale up their food-based enterprise. VFVC clients can rent the kitchens on an hourly basis, utilize co-packing services, and take advantage of technical assistance workshops and a suite of business advising services. CAEs Farm-to-Institution Program also operates out of the VFVC, lightly processing local farm-fresh produce for sale and distribution to Vermonts public schools, colleges, and hospitals. The VFVC is designed to meet all the mission elements of the Center for an Agricultural Economy by providing infrastructure, education, and technical assistance to develop and promote the viability of the local agricultural economy.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “To engage the public in building a regenerative, locally-based healthy food system through providing community open space for agricultural education and public events, through research and development of value added and local products to enhance the strength of vermont agriculture, and through assisting in hunger relief and local food access projects.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “To engage the public in building a regenerative, locally-based healthy food system through providing community open space for agricultural education and public events, through research and development of value added and local products to enhance the strength of vermont agriculture, and through assisting in hunger relief and local food access projects.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as VT.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is PO BOX 422, HARDWICK, VT, 05843.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 18.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $61,793.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $573,478 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $30,862 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.