Description |
234 p. ; 23 cm. |
Summary |
The captivating story of a small town coming back to life, grounded in an idea that will revolutionize the way we eat. Over the past 3 years, Hardwick, Vermont, a typical hardscrabble farming community of 3,000 residents, has jump-started its economy and redefined its self-image through a local, self-sustaining food system unlike anything else in America. Even as the recent financial downturn threatens to cripple small businesses and privately owned farms, a stunning number of food-based businesses have grown in the region. The mostly young entrepreneurs have created a network of community support; they meet regularly to share advice, equipment, and business plans, and to loan each other capital. Hardwick is fast becoming a model for other communities to replicate its success.--From publisher description. |
Subject |
Food supply -- Social aspects -- Vermont -- Hardwick.
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Food industry and trade -- Vermont -- Hardwick.
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Sustainable agriculture -- Vermont -- Hardwick.
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Entrepreneurship -- Vermont -- Hardwick.
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Hardwick (Vt.) -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.
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ISBN |
9781605296869 : $24.95 |
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1605296864 |
Standard No. |
CDX 9780543 |
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AU@ 000044609058 |
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NZ1 13233994 |
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NLGGC 323894992 |
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