VBSR Event

VBSR Get-Together Hosted by Vermont Soy and Vermont Natural Coatings

Date: Tuesday Jul 8th, 2008

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Vermont Soy

Address: 180 Junction Road, Hardwick, VT

Cost: VBSR membership includes first two attendees free ($7 each additional). Free for Gold Level and Champion Members. $10/Non-Member

To Register: Email or call 802-862-8347

For More Info: Call 802-862-8347 or email

Event Description

Entrepreneur Andrew Meyer grew up on a dairy farm in the heart of Vermont’s agricultural industry. Armed with an Environmental Science degree from the University of Vermont and entrepreneurial skill fostered through a decade of experience in agricultural and environmental policy development, Andrew founded and runs two very different Vermont businesses, both deeply committed to principles of sustainability. Vermont Soy, maker of soymilks and tofu, uses organic, fair trade & naturally sourced ingredients, works to keep farm production and processing as much as possible in local communities, and sources its recyclable packaging locally. Vermont Natural Coatings makes high quality, low- VOC wood finish products from highly purified whey--a dairy by-product and renewable resource.

But Andrew’s vision reaches far beyond the success of his two small companies. “In the bigger picture, I’m trying to define the future of Vermont agriculture,” he said. He envisions Hardwick as a hub for a system of sustainable agriculture and value-added businesses. According to Andrew, “We can create markets for each other. We can make money from each other’s waste. This is how Vermont can define itself and maybe create thousands of jobs in the agricultural sector.” Join us to hear Andrew talk about how he and other Hardwick-area businesses are turning their vision for a healthy food system and and a more vibrant local economy into reality.

Directions to Event

From Montpelier: Follow US-2 Northeast out of Montpelier. At the intersection of 14 North and US-2 East in East Montpelier, bear left onto Route 14 North. At the first stop sign in Hardwick, turn left onto Wolcott Street (Route 14/15). At .8 miles turn left onto Junction Road (in between Union Bank and Aubuchon’s). 180 Junction is the red building with a silver roof on the right.

From Morrisville/Stowe: Follow VT-Route 100 northeast and continue into Morrisville. At four-way stop in Morrisville go straight onto VT-15A. After 1.7 miles turn right onto VT-15. Stay on VT-15 11.5 miles into Hardwick. Turn right on Junction Road (in between Union Bank and Aubuchon’s). 180 Junction is the red building with a silver roof on the right.

From St. Johnsbury: Follow US-2 to intersection with VT-15 at Joe’s Pond. Turn right onto VT-15. Follow VT-15 for 15 miles to stop sign in Hardwick. Turn right onto Wolcott Street (Route 14/15). At .8 miles turn left onto Junction Road (in between Union Bank and Aubuchon’s). 180 Junction is the red building with a silver roof on the right.

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