The Center
for an Agricultural Economy Announces Sarah Waring as New Executive Director
Program Director for the Farm & Wilderness Foundation joins
progressive food center in Hardwick
Hardwick, Vermont – January 24, 2013 – The Center for an Agricultural
Economy’s Board has announced Sarah Waring of Montpelier, as the incoming
Executive Director for the CAE.
Ms. Waring
leaves her position as Program Director for the Farm & Wilderness
Foundation, a 73 year old non-profit outdoor education organization, to join
CAE as the new Executive Director, overseeing a dynamic organization that
operates the Vermont Food Venture Center, a multi-purpose processing facility
and incubation kitchen.
“Sarah brings a wealth of strategic experience”,
says Andy Kehler, Vice President of the CAE Board and co-owner of Cellars of Jasper
Hill, “Our organization will reach new heights under her guidance and
leadership”. Over the last eight years,
the Center for an Agricultural Economy has evolved from a young, start-up to an
expanding and maturing organization with two major properties and growth in
several program areas.
“I am thrilled to join this team, and do my part
to help strengthen local resilience and opportunity through our local food
system”, says Ms
Waring, “There
is an impressive breadth of knowledge and experience embedded here, all pulling
towards a common goal.” The CAE will continue to innovate, lead and deepen its commitment to
fulfilling its mission of a healthy and local food system.
Since 2004, the CAE has encouraged the development of a local system
that meets the needs and aspirations of the community and ensures economic and
ecological stability and abundance. Through community involvement, integrated
and responsible agri-business, and a commitment to economic, ecologic and
nutritional health, the Center for an Agricultural Economy supports a vibrant
regional food system.
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